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Daring to be different: One woman’s journey towards an exceptional career serving others
Rounok Jahan, a Bangladeshi UN police officer serving with UNMISS, dares to be different. She hopes you do, too. Rounok Jahan has been breaking down gender barriers her whole life. First by deciding as a child that she would…
Rwanda’s remarkable contribution to peace in the CAR recognized
The Republic of Rwanda – its small size notwithstanding – is a giant of peacekeeping. The central African country certainly pulls its weight when it comes to global UN peacekeeping operations. Reason for MINUSCA to hold a…
UNAMID and Government of Sudan agree to reactivate Darfur joint security mechanism
Zalingei, 26 January 2020— In the aftermath of the recent looting incidents of UN assets in West, South and more recently, North Darfur, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator, Jeremiah Mamabolo met with…
Thousands of families flee fresh violence in Jonglei and seek sanctuary at UN base
Juba, 23 July 2020: A fresh outbreak of fighting in the troubled Jonglei region of South Sudan has forced thousands of families to flee their homes and seek sanctuary next to the United Nations base in Pibor. The sudden…
UNMISS travels to previously almost-inaccessible village in Western Equatoria, raises awareness on COVID-19
UNMISS peacekeepers recently visited the remote village of Basukangbi in Western Equatoria to assess the security situation and raise awareness on COVID-19. Basukangbi, a remote village with no communication networks some 50…
Bunia: The United Nations Mission has organized an awareness-raising session on respect for human rights for the actors involved in the fight against Covid-19
Bunia: The United Nations Mission has organized an awareness-raising session on respect for human rights for the actors involved in the fight against Covid-19. Photo MONUSCO/Ezechiel Muzalia Several cases of human rights…
Female prisoners in Wau receive medicines, hygiene kits thanks to UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh conduct COVID-19 sensitization among female inmates of Wau Central Prison. In Western Bahr El Ghazal, UNMISS peacekeepers have taken the motto of leaving no one behind to heart as they…
THE LATEST VEHICLE INCIDENT
As an update on the investigation into a video involving staff members of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO): A third male international staff member who was in the UN vehicle in Tel Aviv has also been…
A beacon of hope in Western Equatoria: Margret Modong Joshua, Gender Affairs Officer, UNMISS
Margret Modong Joshua, a Gender Affairs Officer with UNMISS, has dedicated the past 14 years of her life to work tirelessly for the upliftment of women and girls in South Sudan. “The work I do in this country involves…
UNAMID Condemns violent attacks on peaceful protestors, civilians and IDPs in North, South and West Darfur
Zalingie, 28 July 2020- UNAMID notes with deep concern the recent increase in violent attacks on peaceful protestors, civilians, rural communities and camps of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in various localities in…