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Cantoned forces in Kapoeta receive training on human rights principles ahead of unification of national army
Lots of pieces of information about human rights principles and the revitalized peace agreement were handed out to opposition forces in the Kapoeta area. “We are working day and night to respect and promote human rights in…
Implementing peace deal only path for stabilization in Mali: UN peacekeeping chief
Implementation of the 2015 peace agreement in Mali provides the only pathway for stabilization there, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Wednesday. Jean-Pierre Lacroix updated ambassadors on developments…
Nepali peacekeepers awarded UN medals for efforts in CAR stability
The service of Nepalese men and women has, for over six decades, been part of the bedrock of UN peacekeeping. In the Central African Republic (CAR), Nepali peacekeepers have played a key role in MINUSCA’s efforts in the…
UN chief welcomes South Sudan’s Unity government, lauds parties for ‘significant achievement’
President Salva Kiir holding hands with his First Vice President Riek Machar and three of his four Vice Presidents. The fourth VP was appointed on 23 February. (Text produced by the UN News Centre, New York) In a statement…
Calm returns to Owiny-kibul as UNMISS organises dialogue and capacity building for feuding foes
Civilians and military personnel in the village of Owiny-kibul near Magwi sign resolutions to improve strained relations. Owiny-Kibul, some 60 kilometres from Magwi, towards the Ugandan border, used to be a peaceful village…
Graduates at vocational centre in Bor: “We will transform our families and South Sudan”
Happy graduates at the vocational training centre run by UNMISS peacekeepers in Bor. Last week, Jacob Mayom Malueth and 32 other young men and women graduated after six months of coursework at the vocational training centre…
Boost for livestock farmers in Malakal as UNMISS peacekeepers train animal health workers
Future animal health workers observing their Indian tutor in action. Fifty-five community animal health workers have successfully completed a four-week training on livestock disease management. Indian peacekeepers based in…
MONUSCO rehabilitates major road in Beni to facilitate troops’ and local populations’ mobility.
MONUSCO rehabilitates major road in Beni to facilitate troops’ and local populations’ mobility. As part of its mandate, the Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Wildfire kills one and leaves hundreds homeless in Nzara County, Western Equatoria
People affected by a wildfire in Nzara County seeking shelter under a mango tree that escaped unscathed. A wildfire has ravaged Nzara County in Western Equatoria, killing one person and leaving hundreds homeless. The United…
Sports transform Yambio suburbs from frontlines of conflict to springboard for peace
Everyone was a winner when youth from villages surrounding Yambio got together for some wholesome football fun for peace. With catchy chants like “Viva sport, viva sport - we need peace, we need peace to cultivate our land”…