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Children in the designated Peace Village of Kuron in Eastern Equatoria enjoy their primary school. “I want the children of this primary school to know it is possible to live with people from different clans as one. Just like…
On this day, we pay tribute to an extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality, and one of the most iconic and inspirational leaders of our time. Nelson Mandela exemplified courage, compassion and commitment to…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 241 - 15 July 2019 UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 241 - 15 July 2019
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)’s Acting Head of Mission/Force Commander, Major General Mehari Zewde Gebremariam, strongly condemns the unprovoked attack by a group of unknown armed men on UNISFA…
Early warnings of a potential revenge attack by the Rup community on their Pakam neighbours in the Greater Lakes area prompted the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to organize a peace sensitization forum to prevent such…
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General is saddened by the incident that occurred earlier today at the Amiet Market in Abyei, during which two United Nations Interim Security Force for…
A high-level delegation inspects the facilities put in place in Yei should the Ebola virus reach South Sudan. One by one, the VIPs line up to squirt detergent on their hands and carefully wash them under a stream of water…
Today, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri paid a visit to UNIFIL Maritime Task Force at the Beirut Port. The Prime Minister was welcomed by UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col and MTF…
Preparations underway for the demolition of 70+ highly explosive remnants of war near Gogrial. All went well. Local communities living along the Langeach River in Gogrial County have reason for relief. A total of 77 explosive…
UNMIK condemns the desecration of gravestones at the Orthodox cemetery in Lipjan/Lipljan. Such reckless acts on sacred sites unearth painful memories for family members and communities alike. UNMIK encourages Kosovo Police to…
Photo by Salah Mohammed, UNAMID. As part of the 2019 global United Nations campaign for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, UNAMID’s Human Rights Section (HRS), the office of the Senior Women Protection Adviser…
UNMISS and the South Sudan Council of Churches discuss the stigma associated with sexual violence with male and female residents of the Protection of Civilians site in Juba. “I am aware that about 70 women have been raped…