Peacekeeping News

Some 25 police officers from the South Sudan National Police Service benefited from an intensive, three-day capacity-building workshop run by UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS. LAKES –…

Written by: Camilla Stamp & Maya Kelly Edited by: Urjasi Rudra Major Winnet Zaharare was destined to be a champion for equality. Born into a family of five girls and two boys in Mhondoro, Zimbabwe, she was lucky enough to be…

New York, 24 May 2022 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will award the “Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage” to the late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad during the International Day of…

New York, 24 May 2022 - A Zimbabwean peacekeeper who recently completed her assignment with the UN Mission in South Sudan, will receive the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Military Observer…

United Nations Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday, 26 May. Secretary-General António Guterres will lay a wreath to honour the nearly 4,200 United Nations peacekeepers…

More than one million women and men have served as United Nations peacekeepers around the world. Driven by a shared commitment to peace, they have shown true professionalism and courage in overcoming immense challenges to…

“Trust is built and nurtured through openness towards one another, consistent communication and outreach, genuine cooperation anchored in good faith. These elements combined will allow better understanding and readiness to…

Nicosia - The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns an attack by unidentified perpetrators against a UN patrol vehicle on the evening of Saturday, 21 May. The incident took place at around 10pm inside…

More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…

During the training, the 15 police officers and guards learned how to intervene in the event of a mutiny in the prison. Photos MONUSCO / Joel Bofengo In recent years, the central prison of Beni has experienced escapes as well…

Protection of displaced civilians expected to return home being discussed. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI STATE- Nine years ago, civilians had to flee their homes because of war. In 2016, many others were forced to follow…

Being new to politics and its inner workings can be confusing. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- In the world’s youngest nation, there are few politicians who are familiar with administrative procedures and…