Grappling with turbulent politics, persisting terrorism and the risk of famine, Somalia must make 2018 a year of carrying out reforms, a senior United Nations official said Wednesday, urging more international financial and…
As Tahir and his fellow Chadian peacekeepers set out on their daily patrol through the dusty streets of Kidal, in northern Mali, the question he faces is always the same – will he and his team return safely to the United…
Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, discusses the Cruz Report that examines ways to reduce casualties among peacekeepers serving in missions across the globe.
Press conference by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, on the Cruz Report and improving the security of peacekeepers and the future of peacekeeping.
Children are the seeds of peace not war Members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) have renewed their commitment to protect vulnerable children in South Sudan. In a two-day workshop organised by UNMISS’ Child…
Near Verbatim Transcript of Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Mr. David Shearer
A new “light” peacekeeping presence is being deployed to the remote town of Akobo in the north-east of South Sudan to protect civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to people in need. The town is deep in…
Local actors help explain UN mandate to internally displaced South Sudanese people A group of actors who have experienced trauma because of ongoing violence in South Sudan are using their dramatic skills to explain the role…
UNIFIL’s Italian Paratroppers “Folgore” Brigade trained last week with 16 officers from the Lebanese General Directorate of State Security (GDSS) in precision shooting over long distances. The “sharpshooter skills” course…
Against the backdrop of worsening security in Mali’s central regions and with presidential elections just six months away, a senior United Nations official on Tuesday said it is time to reexamine the configuration of the UN…