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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Mali
The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the suicide-vehicle attack perpetrated against the camp of the Operational Coordination Mechanism this morning in Gao. The camp housed over 600 individuals designated by…
Remarks to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations
Distinguished delegates, On behalf of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, the Peacekeeping Group, I am very pleased to be with you at the opening of the 2008 annual substantive…
Statement of Susana Malcorra, USG Department of Field Support, to the Fourth Committee [bilingual]
Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues I am delighted to be here with you today as the Fourth Committee begins its annual consideration of Peacekeeping. Of course this is also the 60th year of United…
UNIFIL steps up training activities with LAF
UNIFIL effort to build the capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has gathered momentum with more training activities conducted over the past week. On Saturday, several LAF officers and soldiers trained alongside UNIFIL…
Visiting Ituri, Jean-Pierre Lacroix pleads for concrete actions in favor of peace
During a visit to Ituri, the UN Under-Secretary-General for peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, called for concrete action to promote peace. Visiting the Ituri province on Saturday, September 6, the UN Under-Secretary…
MONUSCO's Anti-fire Unit: An essential bulwark to save lives in DRC
The MONUSCO firefighting unit is regularly called upon to intervene in several regions of the country where the Mission is present. Two fires broke out on Thursday, September 4, in the afternoon in the city of Goma. The first…
Peacekeeping: A lifeline for millions seeking a ‘future without fear’
With a record number of active conflicts worldwide, the Security Council met on Tuesday to debate the future of UN peace operations. Governments and civil society organizations have so far submitted more than 60 contributions…
Not all roads lead to Romich, but attempted patrol worthwhile all the same
In Warrap State, abysmal, rain-drenched roads stopped patrolling peacekeepers serving with UNMISS from reaching their destination, but they did gather critical information – and repaired a broken Radio Miraya transmitter –…
Indian veterinarian peacekeepers help protect cattle and communities in conflict-affected Jonglei
To help reduce tensions and improve livelihoods, UNMISS Indian peacekeepers are conducting veterinary camps in Jonglei State to treat diseases, provide preventive care and free medicines as well as building the capacity of…
From Skills to Sales: The Story Behind “721 Villages”
In the heart of Pristina, a transformative initiative is opening new doors for women across Kosovo, enabling them to turn their skills into sources of income. Supported by UNMIK and spearheaded by Sanija Murati, founder of…