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UNIFIL Statement on 14 May 2021 incident
We are aware of reports that a Lebanese civilian was killed along the Blue Line near Kafer Kila today during a confrontation with the Israel Defense Forces. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col…
UNIFIL Statement on rockets fire incident on 13 May 2021
In relation to reports of launch of rockets from south Lebanon into Israel, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col is in touch with both parties urging maximum restraint and to cooperate with UNIFIL…
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Briefing to the UN Security Council by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, on 21 June 2021 (as delivered)
Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS, has briefed the Security Council on the situation in the country. Photo: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS Mr. President, Thank you for…
UNMISS provides hope and assistance to Central Equatorians tormented by violence and food insecurity
UNMISS peacekeepers have been making quite a difference for residents in Yei and Lasu, not least by organizing a medical camp where some 500 patients were treated. Residents in Lasu, a village bordering the Democratic…
Youth and women in Twic County decry sexual gender-based violence, call for change of attitudes
A circle of participants at a workshop raising awareness on the ills of sexual gender-based violence. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS A loud call for rule of law and an end to using physical force against women and other…
Koch residents praise re-establishment of temporary UNMISS base
Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, UNMISS Force Commander, recently visited the temporary operating base in Koch, Unity State. Preventing conflict from breaking out or swiftly mitigating its effects on innocent civilians…
UNPOL train South Sudan police officers on leadership, crime prevention, human rights, trust building
A South Sudanese police officer paying close attention at a workshop organized by UN Police. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS About 15 directors of the South Sudan National Police Services in Aweil town in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal…
Opening the door to the future requires transformation, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council
13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council…
Peaceful coexistence focus of UNMISS-led forum in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria
The first roundtable discussion on peaceful coexistence organized by UNMISS between communities living in Kapoeta took place recently in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. “As citizens of Eastern Equatoria, we…
UNFICYP raises Finnish flag
UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Finland this morning, an event that was dedicated to pay tribute to the country’s dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The Finnish Ambassador Harri…