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Security Council extends support for African Union force in Somalia
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…
Service born of sacrifice: Rwanda’s commitment to UN peacekeeping
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…
‘Durable solutions’ needed for durable peace in Darfur, UN envoy tells Security Council
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…
Complex and deadly new threats mean UN missions must adapt, argue Force Commanders
Evolving and increasingly deadly threats, together with deepening humanitarian crises mean that United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world need more support for ‘blue helmets’ on the ground, Force Commanders told…
South Sudan: UN Mission chief urges warring parties to abide by truce agreement
The surge of violence in South Sudan’s Unity region "looks set" to continue despite the ceasefire accord signed last year by warring parties, the top United Nations official in the African country said on Wednesday. “All…
INTERVIEW: ‘I want to contribute to the service of humanity,’ says first-time UN peacekeeper from Indonesia
It is Hernawan Rizky Yudhantoro’s first deployment with an international peacekeeping operation. The Indonesian police officer serves with the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), a region of…
Liberia: Security Council seeks study of role played by UN mission in conflict resolution, political mediation
Commending the remarkable achievements made by the people and Government of Liberia to consolidate lasting peace and stability in the wake of a 1999-2003 civil war, the Security Council on Thursday asked the United Nations…
New UN Police Commissioner urges other female officers to join her in protecting civilians and building peace in South Sudan
Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa, a national of Fiji, is the first-ever female Police Commissioner serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. It is a long way from her home on the beautiful Pacific island of Fiji to the…
Masterpieces for peace: Juba students rejoice in creative contest
"South Sudan peace" was the theme for participants in the UNMISS Art for Peace contest in Juba. A blank canvas. Imagination, pencils and brushes in motion. “I remember seeing how happy my father was when South Sudan gained…
MINUSCA reminds contractors of duty to comply with transport regulations
A truck carrying communications equipment for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was seized for a few hours earlier this week by FPRC elements in…