Peacekeeping news

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…

Indian veterinarians in Upper Nile state conducted a two-day free camp to treat and examine livestock in Renk county. Following an outbreak of disease among livestock in Renk, Upper Nile state, UNMISS peacekeepers from India…

UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda and military observers recently rescued 20 United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) workers who were ambushed in Longiro, Eastern Equatoria. 20 United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)…

Thirty-one UNFICYP peacekeepers from 11 contingents of the UN Police (UNPOL) were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus, in a ceremony held at the UN headquarters in Nicosia today. The medals were…

Women baking at a vocational training course offered by UNMISS in Aweil. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS Forty young men and women in Aweil have been given a chance to benefit from a three-month-long vocational training offered…

As part of UNMIK’s COVID-relief programme providing assistance to communities across Kosovo, the Mission donated 200 boxes containing fabrics and sewing supplies to four women-led NGOs, including: Community Development…

“We are going to protect our staff so that they can better protect the Central African Republic and its most vulnerable population,” declared the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian…

UNMISS engineering troops are rehabilitating roads across the country, also in Jonglei State. Photos: Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS A much-improved road from Bor to the capital Juba is great, but to make the most it, feeder roads…

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 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…

This afternoon, UNFICYP held the monthly NGO networking session with representatives from several civil society organisations from across the island on mental health and wellness and the importance of inner peace during the…

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…