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Despite progress, challenges remain for Liberia to consolidate peace gains, UN Security Council told
In spite of “remarkable” progress in Liberia since the signing of the comprehensive peace agreement in 2003, the presence of challenges that risk a reversal of the gains made warrant continued international support and…
Colombia: UN mission collects nearly all remaining weapons from FARC-EP
The peace effort in Colombia today reached a milestone, with nearly all of the remaining number of weapons held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) turned over to the United Nations for registering and…
58 cattle retrieved, pastoralists express gratitude to UNISFA
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) facilitated the retrieval and handing-over of the 58 stolen herd of cattle to the rightful owner, a Ngok Dinka pastoralist, on 26 June 2017 in Todach village, 17…
UN assets worth $400k donated to LAF and LAF Intel
Brigadier General Mohammed Janbay of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) signs a receipt of the equipment donated by UNIFIL. UNIFIL today handed over a number of UN-owned assets worth nearly $400,000 to the Lebanese Armed Forces…
UN Police strengthens capacity of national counterparts in Lofa County
UN Police and LNP discuss with members of the community in Lofa County about community policing and security during electioneering period. Voinjama, Liberia – The United Nations Police (UNPOL) and Liberia National Police (LNP…
Parliamentarians in Bentiu ready to work in partnership with UNMISS to restore peace
Parliamentarians in Bentiu ready to work in partnership with UNMISS to restore peace The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly in Bentiu is encouraging the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help to build…
Shared passion for football promotes unity in fight against sexual and gender based violence
Shared passion for football promotes unity in fight against sexual and gender based violence Clouds of dust puff as the women’s football match gets underway. A shared passion for football has brought women from across the…
‘Disproportionate emphasis’ on security would undercut sustaining peace in Sahel – UN deputy chief
The United Nations deputy chief today stressed the need to “avoid a disproportionate emphasis on security” when carrying out a strategy to help Africa’s Sahel region achieve sustained peace and development. “Given the trans…
Fallen peacekeepers remembered 10 years on
UNIFIL peacekeepers held a memorial ceremony in El Khiam in south Lebanon last week to pay homage to the six Spanish peacekeepers killed there in an attack ten years ago. UNIFIL’s Sector East Commander Brigadier General…
Displaced persons voice fears of returning home
Displaced persons voice fears of returning home Internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in the UN Protection of Civilian (PoC) site in Wau say they do not feel safe returning to their homes after protracted conflict. The…