Peacekeeping news

Kinshasa, February 10, 2024: Ms Bintou Keita, condemns the series of attacks on United Nations staff in Kinshasa on Saturday February 10 and calls on the Congolese judicial authorities to launch investigations.

Kinshasa, February 10, 2024: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Head of MONUSCO, Ms Bintou Keita, condemns the series of attacks on…

“I was 11 years old…” recalls Ndale Nyengela in an interview with MONUSCO, the peacekeeping mission in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. He and his friends were on their way to school when armed men…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns an attack on a humanitarian convoy that was being escorted by peacekeepers in Aniydi Payam of Bor South County of Jonglei State. As the convoy passed…

PRISTINA – The SRSG and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, addressed today’s UN Security Council session. Referring to recent developments in Kosovo, including the new currency regulation by the Central Bank Board of Kosovo, she…

Near Verbatim RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, As we begin the year, it is appropriate to review on progress of the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, particularly as it relates to…

Kinshasa, February 07, 2024: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, called on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive in eastern DRC and to respect the Luanda Roadmap.

Juba, 7 February 2024: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reported an incident to the Government of South Sudan of undeclared ammunition being transported into Juba by a contingent rotating into the country. The 16…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh has been following with serious concern recent developments that impact the economic and social rights of Kosovo Serbs and other non…

In Bentiu, South Sudan, communities are still bearing the brunt of catastrophic floods. However, thanks to an extraordinary response to climate shocks by UNMISS peacekeepers from Pakistan, people have hopes of better days…

Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of UNTSO, MG Patrick Gauchat, conducted Regional Liaison Visits. He visited Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Syria. As part of the UNTSO mandate, MG Gauchat engaged with officials of the…

At HQ UNTSO, both civilian and military staff received training on medical procedures to stay up-to-date on their skills. This way, trained staff can respond in any case of emergency. Skills included CPR, use of AED and…