Peacekeeping News

As part of UNMIK’s COVID-relief programme providing assistance to communities across Kosovo, the Mission donated 200 boxes containing fabrics and sewing supplies to four women-led NGOs, including: Community Development…

“We are going to protect our staff so that they can better protect the Central African Republic and its most vulnerable population,” declared the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian…

UNMISS engineering troops are rehabilitating roads across the country, also in Jonglei State. Photos: Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS A much-improved road from Bor to the capital Juba is great, but to make the most it, feeder roads…

The first roundtable discussion on peaceful coexistence organized by UNMISS between communities living in Kapoeta took place recently in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. “As citizens of Eastern Equatoria, we…

UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Finland this morning, an event that was dedicated to pay tribute to the country’s dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The Finnish Ambassador Harri…

This afternoon, UNFICYP held the monthly NGO networking session with representatives from several civil society organisations from across the island on mental health and wellness and the importance of inner peace during the…

13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council…

To promote road safety, UNMISS in Eastern Equatoria held a three-day awareness-raising workshop on traffic rules with 45 motorcyclists and traffic police. Boda bodas or motorcycle taxis are a common mode of public transport…

A South Sudanese police officer paying close attention at a workshop organized by UN Police. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS About 15 directors of the South Sudan National Police Services in Aweil town in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin spoke with the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić on 13 April as part of his regular consultations in advance of the United Nations Security…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin met with the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti on 12 April. The meeting took place ahead of the United Nations Security Council session on…

A total of fifteen gowns and their accessories, including capes, belts, hoods and hats, were handed over to the High Court of Justice of the Central African Republic by MINUSCA, through its Judicial and Penitentiary Affairs…