Madam President, Distinguished members of the Security Council,His Excellency Mr. Hyppolite Mfulu, Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,His Excellency Ambassador Karoli Martin…
A peace concert in Malakal, Upper Nile, was a beacon of unity for some 2,500 people, who enjoyed a respite from tensions and rediscovered the power of their shared identity. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS UPPER NILE – This…
On 25 June, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko, in the presence of the Mission’s Force Commander Major General MD Fakhrul Ahsan and the Deputy Force Commander…
For five days, participants will review the commitments made in 2023 through discussions on peace, security and social cohesion. In Aru, a new round of peace talks is building on earlier efforts to bring stability to Ituri…
Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner praised the commitment of the women from various provinces of the DRC, affirming that she had been greatly touched by their approach. In Kinshasa, women from across the country are raising…
A two-day free medical outreach by UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda brings much-needed treatment and aftercare education to 600 displaced people. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/Trezeguet Musabyimana/UNMISS UPPER NILE – “My daughter is…
ISTOG/ISTOK - More than 130 young leaders from across Kosovo and the Western Balkans gathered for the 7th UN Youth Assembly, a regional event championing youth-led solutions to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and sustainable…
The Bunia court hosted the scenario of a mock trial organized on June 20 by MONUSCO to raise awareness of the effects of misinformation. Dieumerci Kati, 34, stood accused of spreading a false rumor about poisoning on WhatsApp…
Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy today assumed command of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), taking over from Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro of Spain, during a special ceremony held at the Mission…
A two-day dialogue among high-ranking security officials from Central Equatoria state and UNMISS is expected to enhance partnerships and operational coordination in efforts to protect civilians. Photo by Rabindra Giri/UNMISS…
A small initiative with a massive heart - a 'green corrections' drive in Pibor Prison is changing the lives of the incarcerated, equipping them with farming skills and, more importantly, hope for a better future upon…
The avenue linking the Nzuma health center to Route Nationale 4 is now lit thanks to the installation of streetlamps by MONUSCO. In Nzuma, a remote neighborhood of Beni in North Kivu, nightfall once meant fear. With no…