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JOINT STATEMENT BY AU, ECOWAS AND UNMIL CONGRATULATING LIBERIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE PEACEFUL TRANSITION OF POLITICAL POWER IN LIBERIA
MONROVIA – Liberia’s peaceful and democratic political transition culminated in the successful inauguration of President George Manneh Weah on 22 January 2018. The African Union Liaison Office in Liberia (AU), the Office of…
British commander at UN Mission in South Sudan serves as role model for young women
Lieutenant Colonel Katie Hislop of the United Kingdom said she was happy to serve as a role model for young women considering a career with the armed forces. The mother of two was the only woman to head a military contingent…
At donor conference, UN chief launches two-year plan to fast-track Iraq reconstruction
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday launched a reconstruction programme for Iraq, urging the global community to support Iraqis as they embark on the journey to rebuild their country and make sure…
Focus on future, prioritize reconciliation for the region, UN envoy urges Western Balkans
Concluding a twelve-day visit to Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide called for concerted and sustained efforts to prioritize reconciliation…
Olympic message of peace is universal, UN chief says in Pyeongchang
As the world comes together for the Winter Olympics, which kicked off Friday in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on everyone to recognize and promote the Games’…
International community must stay ‘one step ahead’ of ISIL, stresses UN official
Despite military successes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), the terrorist group and its affiliates continue to pose a significant threat around the world, the top United Nations counter…
Donation of bunk beds provides dreamy comfort to orphans in Torit
Orphans in Torit can now drift into their dreams on new bunk beds donated to them on Thursday. The 40 beds were handed over to the Faith Ministry International Orphanage Centre by German Military Liaison Officer Sven Lindner…
UN mission finances airport renovation in Unity
UN mission finances airport renovation in Unity The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is financing the renovation and expansion of the airstrip in Rubkona County in the Unity region. When completed, the airport will…
UN police officers plan joint patrols in Malakal
UN police officers plan joint patrols in Malakal Plans for joint police patrols in Malakal, involving UN and South Sudanese officers, are welcomed by people staying both in town and in the peacekeeping mission’s protection…
Joint UNIFIL-LAF exercise to enhance cooperation
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) conducted a joint exercise combining armoured assets, machine gun and small arms live fire in an area one kilometre south of the UNIFIL…