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After ten years of presence, MINUSMA closes its base in Ansongo
Bamako, 18 November 2023 - After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA…
As elections approach, Yambio journalists discuss reporting on sexual violence according to human rights standards
Peace begins when journalists are fully empowered to report on the impact of conflict. In Yambio, UNMISS held a workshop for 30 local journalists on ways to ethically document sensitive issues such as sexual violence. Photo…
Bangladeshi veterinarians support animal conservation efforts in Wau
In Wau, UNMISS veterinarians from Bangladesh inject much-needed hope at a local zoo, as they build capacities among animal keepers and hand over much-needed supplies. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL –Lack…
Revellers at multi-ethnic gala in Yambio say no to tribalism, yes to peace and unity
Recently, people from nine ethnic groups got together to celebrate a peace festival, embracing unity. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Peace begins, sometimes, with a multicultural gathering like the one recently…
UNISFA condemns attacks in Abyei and corrects inaccurate information about peacekeeper fatality.
Abyei, 20 November – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns attacks by a group of armed youths on villages in the area around Angath, Wunpeth, and Korioch yesterday, which resulted in…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Ombudsperson, reaffirms commitment to advancing human rights of all communities in Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met today with the Kosovo Ombudsperson, Mr. Naim Qelaj, to discuss the current human rights situation in Kosovo, including in…
International Day of Peace | Secretary-General's message
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
UNFICYP drives women’s full and equal representation and participation in the peace processes and security efforts
On 11 September, UNFICYP peacekeepers met the Canadian Ambassador on Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill, who visited UNFICYP to learn about how the Mission is implementing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in…
SRSG Ziadeh visits Mitrovica region
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with civil society, political actors and community leaders in the Mitrovica region today, expressing support for all communities…
Meet the Zanunga Women’s Group, ambassadors of peacebuilding in Yambio
The Zanunga Women's Group in Yambio was established for its members to be able to assist each other and to promote peace in their communities. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- The United Nations Mission in South…