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As pandemic encroaches on Abyei, tensions rise over disputed territory straddling Sudan, South Sudan
Sudan’s efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, are delaying the deployment of fresh United Nations police units in Abyei and the border regions between Sudan and South Sudan, the UN’s peacekeeping chief told the…
Indian peacekeepers offer veterinary support to host communities
UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers this week donated 21 varieties of veterinary medicines to the shepherds and farmers of 13 villages in south-eastern Lebanon, following requests from the host communities. The medical handouts…
The Bangui Juvenile Court receives equipment to boost justice for minors
Bangui, Central African Republic – MINUSCA today handed over a batch of office equipment to the Bangui Juvenile Court – part of a phased refurbishment project aimed at enhancing the functioning of the institution’s day-to-day…
Peacekeepers from Ghana join hands with partners to sensitize South Sudanese communities on COVID-19
UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana recently teamed up with numerous nongovernmental organizations as well as representatives from the local government to raise awareness on COVID-19 preventative measures among communities living…
UNIFIL staff continue to serve peace from home
Since the beginning of the outbreak of COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, UNIFIL leadership put in place all necessary precautionary measures in order to prevent the virus infection among the Mission’s more than 11,000 military…
RC: MONUSCO explains its policy against sexual exploitation and abuse to civil society organizations in Kananga
A MONUSCO Female peacekeeper calls for an end to sexual exploitation and abuse The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) organized an awareness-raising session on March 12 to…
UNMISS prepares juvenile detention officers to run first ever reformatory school at Juba
Participating corrections officers were enthusiastic about learning more about how to work with juveniles in conflict with the law. South Sudanese juvenile detention officers have learnt skills for handling children in…
UNIFIL marks 42nd anniversary of its establishment
UNIFIL today marked the 42nd anniversary of its establishment in 1978 amidst a modest ceremony in the Mission headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col…
UNMISS staff adapting to COVID-19: breaking habits, keeping a distance, intensified hand washing
Norwegian police officers serving with UNMISS in Juba practice friendly social distancing as a precaution against the Coronavirus. For social creatures of habit, it is a big ask to break away from routine behaviour to keep…
Statement from the UNFICYP Spokesperson on Covid-19
UNFICYP is continuing its operations at this time; our peacekeepers maintain their patrols in the buffer zone and remain engaged with both sides. The mission has stepped up measures to protect our peacekeepers, ensure…