The Security Council on 15 May 2018 decided to extend, for six months, mandates of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) relating to the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the protection of…
El Fasher, 15 May 2018 – On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend my best wishes to the Government and people of Sudan, at the start of the Holy month of Ramadan. As we…
The Security Council on Tuesday gave its backing to the African Union force in Somalia, AMISOM, extending its deployment until at least the end of July. In the resolution, unanimously adopted, the Council also recalled its…
On 11 May 2018, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for UN Peacekeeping Operations, Bintou Keita, concluded a three-day visit to Nicosia, Cyprus. Ms. Keita’s visit was focused on evaluating UNFICYP’s operations and the…
14 May 2018, New York – Wider regional engagement and a renewed EU focus on Belgrade and Pristina represents a unique opportunity to move past a stalemate in relations, the head of the United Nations Interim Administration…
Indian peacekeepers provide much needed medical assistance in Akobo Life for Jikmir Puol has not been easy. The 30-year-old is a mother of five and all she wants for her children is “a better life and future”. But that is a…
The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( MONUSCO) inaugurated in May in Sake, 27 km west of Goma (North Kivu), several projects in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse…
Over the years, African governments have led the way in contributing troops and police to United Nations operations to help save lives and keep the peace around the world. Today, one of the continent’s smallest countries is…
UN urges South Sudan’s warring parties to make genuine progress at upcoming peace talks Nyalei Yar has lived at a temporary protection site next to a small United Nations base in the Unity region of South Sudan for three…
The overall security situation in Sudan’s Darfur region “remains calm”, despite continuing low-level skirmishes, a top United Nations envoy said on Thursday; updating the Security Council on the UN mission’s work on the…
Joined by local Mayors, religious leaders, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel and dozens of school children, UNIFIL’s Sector East Headquarters organized a multimedia exhibition in Marjayoun two weeks ago to mark the 40th…
UNMISS essay contest winners: Women should participate in all decision-making for peace Amid high spirits and enthusiasm marked by cheers, ululations, robust drumming, singing and nimble dancing, the winners of the nationwide…