Peacekeeping news

Sergii Prykhodko from Ukraine was killed in action on 7 March. At a memorial service in Juba, he was given a hero's farewell. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS “Sergii loved life, and not only his own. That is why he became a…

More than 400 internally displaced persons in Wau were keen to get free medical check-ups when Bangladeshi peacekeepers visited their camp. Photos: Jimmy Lambs Ludanga/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – When an apple a day doesn…

There was no lack of exciting food and cultural performances when South Sudan's official celebration of International Women's Day took place in Torit. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – When South Sudan’s…

On 13 March, UNISFA celebrated International Women’s Day at the mission headquarters to highlight the contributions of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers to its mandate implementation. A women’s walk kicked off the event…

A new Radio Miraya transmitter was launched in Mayom during an event that also celebrated International Women's Day. Photos: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS UNITY – People in some of the most populated parts of Mayom County…

UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers launched a major vaccination campaign last week to inoculate tens of thousands of livestock animals against foot and mouth disease in 15 villages within their area of responsibility in south-eastern…

Mental health problems, what causes them and their potentially fatal consequences are difficult but necessary to talk about. During an all-female community dialogue in Kuajok, participants did. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS KUAJOK…

UNISFA held prestigious Medal Parade to honor the dedication and service of its peacekeepers. The CHINA Quick Reaction Force conducted the medal ceremony on 12 March 2025. Acting HoM/FC Maj Gen Robert Affram presided over the…

UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea unveiled the newly rebuilt and renovated Burj Rahal public school today, following two weeks of work to repair heavy damage from the recent conflict. The conflict had left about…

On 8 March, UNISFA in conjunction with the Abyei Women’s Union commemorated the International Women’s Day in Abyei. The celebration which had the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment” was attended…

There were happy faces all around when residents of Kodok in Upper Nile State celebrated International Women's Day, advocating for equal rights and empowerment. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS UPPER NILE – If there is any truth…

JUBA, 07 March 2024 – A United Nations helicopter conducting an evacuation process in Nasir, in Upper Nile State, came under fire today, resulting in the killing of a crew member and serious injuries to two others. In…