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‘Awareness day’ with LAF to overcome dangers of mines
UNIFIL French peacekeepers recently organized an awareness day with the UN Mission’s strategic partner, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), on the dangers posed by mines, cluster munitions and improvised explosive ordnances. The…
Statement on Closure of Crossing Points along the Buffer Zone
Nicosia, 05 March 2020 – Following the decision to temporarily close four crossing points along the buffer zone, UNFICYP is concerned by the ongoing disruption caused to people on both sides. While the UN supports all…
UNIFIL Chinese Hospital donates medicines to village dispensary
UNIFIL Chinese Medical Company handed over 20 varieties of medicines to the Ibil al-Saqi Municipality last week following request that the village dispensary was facing “acute shortage” of certain drugs. On 26 February, the…
Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer
Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer Often when I brief the Security Council on South Sudan, the news is not encouraging. However, today is different…
Leaders in former Unity State promise to protect civilians and promote justice and accountability in their areas of control
A detention shelter in South Sudan's Unity area As normal life resumes in the areas ravaged by war in South Sudan’s former Unity State, the leadership in the opposition-controlled areas is promising to respond to…
Kapoeta's Toposa and Buya communities make another push for peace
Toposa and Buya community members dance after resolving to end regular skirmishes and live peacefully After years of sporadic skirmishes between the Toposa of Riwoto and Buya of Kimotong counties, the two have finally…
Floods and uncertainty about peace restrict the return of displaced families in Bor
The Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, visits a displaced family in the UN protection of civilians site in Bor Nyarien Ochiek Yot and her five children fled their village in the far north of South Sudan to the United Nations…
Communities of Geria, Torit East and Torit counties sign agreement to settle their disputes
Members of the feuding communities follow proceedings at the reconciliation meeting Life before 1984 was nothing short of peaceful for communities of Torit East, Torit and Geria counties, located in Eastern Equatoria. Life…
At the Tripartite forum UNIFIL Major General Del Col emphasises the importance of maintaining calm along the BL
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today chaired a regular Tripartite meeting with senior officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the UN…
Nepalese police receive UN Medal as more female officers prepare to serve in South Sudan
Nepalese police officers have been recognized for their dedication and service to the people of South Sudan with the awarding of the United Nations Medal during a special ceremony in Juba. A total of 345 peacekeepers from…