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SRSG Ziadeh statement on shooting incident in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh condemns the shooting in northern Kosovo on Monday night, during which a Kosovo Serb was wounded, and takes note of the arrest of police…
MINUSMA constructed classrooms in two schools in the Gao region.
On May 27th, Hawa Ahmed YOUSSOUF, head of the MINUSMA regional office in Gao, handed over the keys to two classrooms, each capable of accommodating 50 students, to local authorities. These classrooms were built by Chinese…
UNFICYP peacekeepers pledge to beat plastic pollution across the buffer zone ahead of World Environment Day
More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. In Cyprus, ahead of World Environment Day this year, the…
UNMISS Force Commander visits key UNMISS bases in Wau, assesses operational and security situation
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian conducted a three-day visit to Wau to discuss operational and security issues. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – At the United Nations…
UN Police supports joint efforts to stop domestic violence across the divide in Cyprus
According to statistics, there has been a significant rise in the incidence of domestic violence across the divide in Cyprus. Domestic violence and other violence against women can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual…
MOPTI HOSTS A BLOGGERS’ FESTIVAL: A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND EVENT TO COMBAT MISINFORMATION
On May 29, the Centre Jean-Bosco in Sevare moved to the beat of "Festi-blogueurs", an unprecedented event that welcomed the local blogging community. The mini festival —held under the auspices of the 2023 edition of…
The art of peace: A Torit tribute to United Nations peacekeepers
Young artists in Torit at work, bringing their visions of peace, progress and UN peacekeeping to life. Photos: Saima Nizami/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – There is more to the International Day of UN Peacekeepers than marching…
Inclusive constitution-making process and better security focus of a peace event in Juba
Peace may begin with a new permanent constitution being drafted in an inclusive fashion. Recently, students at the University of Juba had their say at an event organized by UNMISS. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: THE NATIONAL DAY OF ITALY
On 02 June, MINURSO celebrated Italy’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Italy marks the historical day that commemorates the institutional referendum…
UNPOL officers from UNMISS build capacities among local counterparts in Kuajok
Some 35 South Sudanese police officers drawn from every county in Warrap are now fully certified trainers in internationally accepted policing standards, thanks to impactful capacity-building by UNMISS. Photo by Zejin Yin…