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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…

While bees take their winter break, the beekeepers in Kosovo are far from idle. Rafeta Halilaj, a Kosovo-Bosniak woman, is one of 20 beneficiaries engaged with Beekeepers Association Melissa (Albanian: Shoqata Bletare Melissa…

Abyei, 05 February 2024 – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) confirms that a fresh outbreak of attacks in the southern part of Abyei over the weekend resulted in a number of civilian deaths and…

Kinshasa, February 02, 2024: A MONUSCO helicopter carrying out a medical evacuation came under fire from suspected M23 armed group elements near Karuba in Masisi territory in North Kivu. The attack wounded two United Nations…

During the week of 22 January, UNMOGIP welcomed a visiting delegation from the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment (CPAS) Team, based in UNHQ. Together with the CPAS team, UNMOGIP staff from both the civilian…

In Wau, farmers and herders from Western Bahr El Ghazal and Warrap respectively, agree to uphold the terms of the Marial Bai Agreement, which sets down guidelines to avoid conflict during seasonal cattle migration. Photo by…

T his story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…

UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers supported the only medical facility catering to the population living in their area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon with essential medical supplies last week. Following a request from the…

Girls and young women are at the forefront when South Sudan commemorates National Unity Day with a week full of sports and other togetherness-building activities in Juba. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Born…