Indian peacekeepers provide much needed medical assistance in Akobo Life for Jikmir Puol has not been easy. The 30-year-old is a mother of five and all she wants for her children is “a better life and future”. But that is a…
The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( MONUSCO) inaugurated in May in Sake, 27 km west of Goma (North Kivu), several projects in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse…
Over the years, African governments have led the way in contributing troops and police to United Nations operations to help save lives and keep the peace around the world. Today, one of the continent’s smallest countries is…
UN urges South Sudan’s warring parties to make genuine progress at upcoming peace talks Nyalei Yar has lived at a temporary protection site next to a small United Nations base in the Unity region of South Sudan for three…
The overall security situation in Sudan’s Darfur region “remains calm”, despite continuing low-level skirmishes, a top United Nations envoy said on Thursday; updating the Security Council on the UN mission’s work on the…
Joined by local Mayors, religious leaders, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel and dozens of school children, UNIFIL’s Sector East Headquarters organized a multimedia exhibition in Marjayoun two weeks ago to mark the 40th…
UNMISS essay contest winners: Women should participate in all decision-making for peace Amid high spirits and enthusiasm marked by cheers, ululations, robust drumming, singing and nimble dancing, the winners of the nationwide…
Evolving and increasingly deadly threats, together with deepening humanitarian crises mean that United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world need more support for ‘blue helmets’ on the ground, Force Commanders told…
About 120 Kosovo leaders, representing a wide range of civic and professional sectors came together under United Nations auspices to discuss avenues of cooperation and joint work to build greater trust between Kosovo’s…
The Security Council extended on 27 April 2018 MINURSO mandate until 31 October 2018 The Security Council extended on 27 April 2018 MINURSO mandate until 31 October 2018
In the vast country of Mali is crucial for MINUSMA to assure air transport capacity as part of the implementation of the mandate. Since November 2017, the Swedish Contingent Tactical Aircraft Detachment (SWETAD C-130) has…