Peacekeeping News

This afternoon, UNIFIL peacekeepers detected explosions near Al-Boustan in southwest Lebanon. While we are working to gather more information, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Lázaro is in contact with…

An understanding has been reached on arrangements that will resolve the ongoing situation on the Pyla/Pile plateau. A few modalities are still being discussed but the framework understanding will come into effect today. End.

An UNMISS peace rally in Akobo encourage peaceful coexistence between communities, especially armed youth, from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GPAA – Across…

In remote Rocrocdong, communities have a reason to hope, thanks to the handover of a new police post by UNMISS. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – In 2019, residents of Rocrocdong, a predominantly…

Abyei, 8 October 2023 – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) successfully carried out a Confidence Building Patrol in the general area of Agok on 08 Oct 2023, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to…

Abyei, 8 October 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is concerned by disinformation circulating online and on social media, falsely accusing the mission of arming local youth in the Abyei Box…

Early this morning, UNIFIL peacekeepers detected several rockets fired from southeast Lebanon toward Israeli-occupied territory in the general area of Kafr Chouba, and artillery fire from Israel to Lebanon in response. We are…

An UNMISS workshop in Yei empowered women to ask for equal rights and an equal voice in ongoing peace processes. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Women can positively change society not only by farming or…

A two-day peacebuilding workshop by UNMISS Civil Affairs in Akobo saw a breakthrough agreement by armed youth to eschew violence and embrace peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI – Young people have the power to…

An UNMISS peace campaign in Ibba, Western Equatoria, brought together community members, activists and officials in support of durable peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – Laughter, dances, and music…

In Ikotos, South Sudan, UNMISS and partners hosted 2,000 community members at an outreach event that focused on resolving outstanding issues and promoting peaceful coexistence. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA -…

[As Delivered] RJMEC Chair,Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you again today. Since our last meeting, I briefed the United Nations Security Council on the political and…