South Sudanese journalists have been urged by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) “to report news truthfully, accurately and fairly.” Addressing media workers at the closing ceremony of a one month training programme in…
The top United Nations peacekeeping official is in the Central African Republic where he today discussed the security situation and the political process, while paying homage to three UN 'blue helmets' killed in the line of…
FAMAGUSTA, 31 July 2017 - On Monday 31 July, outgoing troops from the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Serbia and Ukraine received medals in recognition of their professional service during their tenure with UNFICYP. The Special…
UNMIL/PR/2807-17 Friday, 28 July 2017 MONROVIA – As Political Parties and Candidates for the 10th October Presidential and Legislative elections are about to enter the official electoral campaign period, from the 31st of July…
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping operations has warned that the increased intensity of attacks on civilians and peacekeepers is bringing Central African Republic (CAR) to the tipping point. Addressing the Security…
The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for six months today, while asking the Secretary-General to conduct a strategic review of the mission. Unanimously…
Monrovia - UNMIL, as part of support to the protection of human rights in Liberia, handed over equipment and stationery to the newly formed Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform. “You are certainly one of the most…
Visite à la maison de la femme de Goma de la Vice-Secrétaire générale des Nations Unies, Amina J. Mohammed . Photo MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani Goma, 27 July 2017 - The Deputy Secretary-General Madam Amina J Mohammed has taken a…
On 27 July, the Mayor of Gjilan/Gnjilane hosted a meeting of the municipal representatives of Kosovo's Eastern region. The participants identified contemporary challenges for their region, with focus on the need for economic…
The Security Council today renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cyprus for six months, until 31 January 2018, following the recent failure to reach a settlement to the longstanding conflict…
The United Nations advocate for ending sexual violence in conflict has welcomed the surrender of fugitive rebel leader Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), known as…
The United Nations deputy chief wrapped up her visit to two African countries – Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – where today she stressed the importance of women's participation in peace, security and…