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Hope in short supply as fighting in South Sudan escalates ahead of decisive Addis peace talks As our helicopter approaches Leer in northern South Sudan, all one can see is eerily empty, dry, sun-stricken land. The people we…
Agreement to stop fighting in South Sudan needs to be upheld The surge of violence in South Sudan’s Unity region “looks set to continue despite the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement that was signed last year,” according to…
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Michael Beary met today with Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Beirut. Major-General Beary praised the Prime Minister for his role in recent international conferences in…
A free press is essential for peace, justice and human rights for all. It is crucial to building transparent and democratic societies and keeping those in power accountable. It is vital for sustainable development…
UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea organized daylong Taekwondo classes for 56 children of Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel at its main base near the village of Jariudiya, south-west Lebanon, Tuesday. Korean…
On Tuesday, May 1st, 2018, Central African internal security forces exchanged fire with armed elements of the “Force” criminal group, in Fatima neighborhood, 3rd district of Bangui. The incidents occurred after a member of…
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. On 24 to 25 April 2018, UNAMID’s Communication and Public Information Section organized a peaceful coexistence festival as well as a photo exhibition with interactive installations of a…
Ten aid workers who were detained while on an assessment mission near Yei, Central Equatoria, have been freed. The humanitarian workers were held by an armed opposition group in South Sudan for more than five days, since 25…
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary met with H.E. President Michel Aoun, in Beirut today. Major General Beary briefed President Aoun on the situation in the UNIFIL area of operation in south…
Escalation of fighting in South Sudan puts thousands of civilians at risk and compromises peace process A surge in violent clashes in Unity, Jonglei and Central Equatorias is having a devastating impact on thousands of…