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UNIFIL Statement on rockets fire incident on 13 May 2021
In relation to reports of launch of rockets from south Lebanon into Israel, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col is in touch with both parties urging maximum restraint and to cooperate with UNIFIL…
Memorial ceremony in Beirut to pay respects to fallen Nepalese peacekeeper
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today led a memorial ceremony in Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, paying tribute to a Nepalese peacekeeper who recently died while serving…
First Person: British UN peacekeeper stays on ‘A-game’ to keep Malians safe
A young soldier from the United Kingdom says he must stay on his “A-game” on patrol with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, to keep himself, colleagues and Malians safe in one of the most dangerous UN postings…
Youth, Peace, Security: Innocent Opiyo, Graphic Designer, South Sudan
29-year-old Innocent Opiyo is a graphic designer from Obbo village in Magwi county, Eastern Equatoria. With the money he makes using his artistic skill, he supports not only his own family but also other members from his…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Hinasha Thapa, Nepal
Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa, a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal, is serving a a Senior Medical Officer with UNMISS. Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa is a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal…
National COVID-19 vaccination campaign officially launched in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) has joined the ranks of countries that have adopted vaccination as a means of combating the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to testing and other measures to prevent the spread of the…
Kenyan Peacekeeper wins United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2020 Award
UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE For Kenya, Uganda and The Seychelles Telephone: (254 20)7621102/7623798 P.O. Box 67578 - 00200 e-mail: unon- nairobiunic@un.org Nairobi, Kenya PRESS RELEASE Kenyan Peacekeeper wins United…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers - Subhonzoda Abdumannon, Tajikistan
Subhonzoda Abdumannon from Tajikistan is a 28-year-old UNPOL Police Adviser deployed to UNMISS and is serving for peace in the world's newest country, South Sudan. Deployed to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, Subhonzoda…
Corrections officers in Eastern Equatoria State trained on prisoners’ rights, access to justice
Corrections officers in Torit learning more about prisoners' rights. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS Twenty prison officers have been trained in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, on promoting and protecting rights of inmates as they…
Youth, Peace, Security: Jado Yoanis Jago, Singer, Upper Nile
South Sudanese musician, Jado Yoanis Jago was born in the Tonga locality of Malakal, Upper Nile state. His dream of being a musician came true in 2015, when he released his first album. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. 29-year…