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After days of intense fighting, the humanitarian situation in Goma, capital of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has reached alarming levels – with humanitarian needs now massive and response capacities…

UNMISS' corrections team provided agricultural training to 50 prison officers as part of an initiative to improve food security and support the rehabilitation of inmates serving time in Raja prison. Photo by Michael Wondi…

UNMISS trained 40 prison wardens in Western Equatoria to uphold the safety, security and dignity of inmates based on the Mandela rules and strengthened their ability to support rehabilitation processes. Photo by Phillip Mbugo…

RENK/JUBA, 30 January 2024 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting the Judiciary of South Sudan and the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to deploy the first Mobile Court to Renk Town…

UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh have stepped up to support the health and well-being of the vulnerable population in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal, donating essential medications and other supplies. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS…

This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…

UNMISS partnered with political leaders and communities to launch a new inclusive, interactive show on Radio Miraya to ensure all voices are heard as South Sudan transitions from conflict to peace & democracy. Photo by Isaac…

JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - A National Accountability conference, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has concluded with political leaders signing a joint communique and action plan to prevent…

To safeguard civilians, UNMISS trained 50 organized forces and community members in conflict-affected Tambura, Western Equatoria, to protect civilians, support reconciliation and cultivate peace. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS…

Latest reports from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from UN teams on the ground indicate a fast-deteriorating situation on Tuesday amid an ongoing assault by M23 rebels on the provincial capital. Dead…

As fighting intensifies between the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group and Congolese forces, UN chief of Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix underscored the critical state of the battle for eastern DRC’s regional capital Goma…

By Eileen Travers More than 1,100 UN peacekeepers are currently deployed in the Golan, a demilitarised zone along the Israel-Syria border at what is a tense and dangerous time in the history of the region. But, why are the…