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SRSG Tanin Welcomes Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kolly
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, welcomed the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Kolly, at UNMIK Headquarters on 19 April 2021. The SRSG was joined by the Deputy SRSG…
Women in Lakes State learn how to tie-dye fabrics to generate income for their families
Tie-dyeing fabrics is a great and potentially income-generating skill for women trainees in Lakes State. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS A group of 60 women in Lakes State have embarked on a creative endeavour aimed at…
Habbarieh gets school and COVID-related donations
The south-eastern Lebanese village of Habbarieh last week received several materials to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus, as well as school supplies, from UNIFIL’s Spanish Contingent. Most of the donations that seek to…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Chad
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Idriss Déby Itno of Chad this morning. He expresses his profound condolences to President Déby Itno´s family, as well as to the people and the…
Respects paid to 5 UNIFIL Irish peacekeepers fallen in the line of duty
UNIFIL Irish peacekeepers yesterday paid respects to five Irish Defence Forces personnel who lost their lives while serving for peace with the UN peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, all in the month of April, in the 1980s…
UNMISS-supported peace and reconciliation conference in Warrap State concludes with numerous resolutions
Representatives from various communities in and around Tonj have met to discuss how to avoid intercommunal conflicts. Photos: Manyang Mayom/UNMISS Representatives from districts of the counties of Tonj East and Tonj North had…
UNMISS Civil Affairs conducts peacebuilding workshop in Kodok, Upper Nile
Some 30 representatives from civil society organizations, women, youth and traditional leaders came together to discuss social cohesion at an UNMISS-facilitated peace forum held in Kodok, Upper Nile state. Photo by Samson…
Innovation at home: With UNIFIL support, Lebanese women learn to make most of home gardens
As the world marked World Creativity and Innovation Day yesterday, Lebanese women in the south-eastern village of Rachaya al Foukhar are benefitting from a UNIFIL-supported project that hones their skills in getting optimum…
Local road repairs by Bangladeshi peacekeepers give Yambio residents hope of economic boost
People in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, love good roads. So do the peacekeepers who repair them. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS Trade in Yambio is expected to receive a boost soon, thanks to the rehabilitation work currently…
UNMISS hands over new offices to legal administration in Jonglei State
A new office building for the legal administration in Jonglei State has been financed and handed over by UNMISS. Photo: David Majur Awuou/UNMISS Justice delayed is justice denied, the saying goes. Legal administrators in…