Security is high on the electoral agenda as the general elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), set to begin on 27 December 2020, approach – reason for MINUSCA to conduct electoral security training for female…
ITURI: War-displaced persons plead for enhanced MONUSCO’s Presence War-displaced persons in the Roe and Drodro sites, Chiefdom of Bahema-Nord in the territory of Djugu, Ituri province have pleaded for increased MONUSCO…
Jean-Pierre Lacroix visiting the MONUSCO camp in Mubambiro in North Kivu. Photo MONUSCO/Ado Abdou On a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from December 13 to 18, 2020, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations…
North Kivu: MONUSCO trains Congolese security forces and services to protect children in armed conflict. Photo MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani As part of activities related to the protection of children in armed conflict, MONUSCO's…
The Secretary-General has been following reports of increasing tensions in the Central African Republic with growing concern. He condemns the escalating violence and calls on all actors to urgently cease hostile actions and…
UNIFIL Civil Affairs Office, in cooperation with the Municipality of Shebaa and with the support of UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers, completed a Quick Impact Project (QIP) during the first phase of the construction of a new Red…
An Indian peacekeeper serving with UNMISS offering students in Malakal basic computer skills. Students at the Bandar School in Malakal have acquired new computer skills thanks to a basic, week-long course provided by…
Residents in the Keyala area have been badly affected by intercommunal conflicts, bringing the once bustling town to a near standstill. “I feel worn out. I am tired of these persistent conflicts, the cattle rustling and the…
Peacekeepers from UNFICYP’s Force Protection Unit were awarded for their service for peace in Cyprus at a medal presentation parade in UN Headquarters in Nicosia today. Nineteen peacekeepers from the United Kingdom, Hungary…
[scroll down for French] Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General has been following reports of increasing tensions in the Central African Republic with growing concern. He condemns the…
They previously agitated for change through taking up arms; they will now be demanding for progress through the ballot box – thanks to civic education on elections organized by the MINUSCA Disarmament, Demobilization and…
The presence of Nepalese UNMISS troops is credited with reducing tensions in Cueibet County, prone to intercommunal violence. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is planning to extend the stay of Nepalese peacekeepers…