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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…
UN recognizes peacekeeping efforts of troops in Diffra
Around 860 men and women peacekeepers from the 17th Motorized Battalion of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) received the United Nations Medal Awards in recognition of their tireless service and…
WFP completes first food delivery by boat in Upper Nile
WFP completes first food delivery by boat in Upper Nile The World Food Programme (WFP) has accomplished a historical feat by delivering a first load of aid by boat. The barge transported some five hundred metric tons of food…
UNISFA undertakes preliminary action for Police Reform and Restructuring in Abyei
UN Police conducted a field mapping exercise to identify suitable areas for Abyei police facilities. In accordance with its mandate, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its UN Police Component…
Disarmament process in Greater Lakes hampered by availability of guns and lack of trust
Disarmament process in Greater Lakes hampered by availability of guns and lack of trust Cattle keepers in the Greater Lakes region have voiced concerns over the ongoing disarmament process in the area. Some fear that weapons…