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Thanks to an UNMISS initiative, inmates in Torit can now enjoy fruits and vegetables they grow themselves. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – Sticking to a varied, balanced diet is important for all of us. For…

The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) expresses its appreciation of the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2746 (2024). This resolution…

On 7 August, MINURSO celebrated Côte d'Ivoire’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Côte d’Ivoire obtained its independence from France in 1960. Côte d…

Kinshasa, August 7, 2024: The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) expresses its appreciation of the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2746…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, voices concern about recent developments in northern Kosovo, which continue to adversely affect the daily lives and socio-economic…

Since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line started 10 months ago, almost 100,000 people living close to the 120-kilometre Line have fled to safer areas northward. Those staying behind for various reasons have been left…

Thanks to UNMISS, students at the refurbished Gondokoro Primary School can now enjoy a safe and conducive learning environment. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The vibrant rhythms of drums and…

Thanks to UNMISS, students at the new iteration of Gondokoro Primary School can now enjoy a safe and conducive learning environment. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The vibrant rhythms of drums and…

An UNMISS-funded Quick Impact Project to renovate the court in Raja County is set to strengthen the rule of law in the area. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL – For a country’s judicial system to function…

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today concluded the Lebanon leg of his trip to the Middle East, during which he strongly stressed the need for de-escalation and return to a cessation of…

A high-level delegation from the National Taskforce and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), recently visited Bor as part of efforts to develop a nationwide flood response strategy. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is gravely concerned by rising abductions, allegedly carried out by the National Salvation Front (NAS) and other armed elements, in the greater Yei region of Central…