More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
During the training, the 15 police officers and guards learned how to intervene in the event of a mutiny in the prison. Photos MONUSCO / Joel Bofengo In recent years, the central prison of Beni has experienced escapes as well…
Protection of displaced civilians expected to return home being discussed. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI STATE- Nine years ago, civilians had to flee their homes because of war. In 2016, many others were forced to follow…
Being new to politics and its inner workings can be confusing. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- In the world’s youngest nation, there are few politicians who are familiar with administrative procedures and…
On 22 April 2022, SRSG and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko virtually presented the regular MINURSO mid-term briefing to the United Nations Security Council. The briefing provided an update on the work of mission…
Military officers in Western Equatoria State being told that children should not belong to their ranks. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS Having recently identified children affiliated with the army of the country’s main…
Chairing his first Tripartite meeting, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro expressed his hope to use the forum “to move beyond the delivery of statements to emphasise finding solutions.” The…
19 May 2022, Entebbe, Uganda – In a major breakthrough, the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka traditional leaders have signed a peace accord reiterating their commitment to achieving lasting peace in Abyei Area. The leaders committed…
Last week, a joint high-level delegation met with communities affected by devastating violence in the southern part of Unity State. Juba, 18 May 2022: A joint delegation comprising the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted…
High and low, young and old - thousands of people were having a jolly good dancing time at a Stand Up for Peace concert in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State. EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE- Everyone, and a few more it seemed, were…
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…