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MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Switzerland
On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Since 1990 Switzerland has been sending unarmed military observers and liaison officers to UN…
UNMISS follow-up patrol to Twic County assesses security situation, finds safe but precarious conditions
Internally displaced persons in Twic County are lacking adequate shelter, food and medicines, a recent UNMISS patrol team found. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP- A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) joint patrol…
Jean-Pierre Lacroix: “We discussed how to defuse tensions and achieve our objectives with the Congolese authorities”
Jean-Pierre Lacroix : « Jean-Pierre Lacroix: “We discussed how to defuse tensions and achieve our objectives with the Congolese authorities ». Photo Monusco / Carine Tope The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean…
Chinese peacekeepers in Wau hand over sports equipment, help breaking stereotypes about girls
One of the female footballers demonstrating both a new kit and good control of the (also new) ball with her team mates in Wau practicing in the background. Photos: Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL: Sports are…
Violence in South Sudan dropped slightly but sexual violence cases surge, says latest UNMISS report
Juba, 2 August 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is very concerned that cases of conflict-related sexual violence are surging, despite an overall decrease in the number of civilians affected by violence across the…
UNMISS asked to assist reconciliation efforts between feuding communities in Nimule area
An UNMISS team in a meeting to discuss how to reduce tensions between feuding communities in Magwi County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Following a long period of unrest and violence between cattle keepers…
Supporting a Children’s Summer Camp
20 children and their parents took part in Souq Al Khan’s Center for Care and Development summer camp, which was in part supported by UNIFIL’s Indian Battalion, INDBATT. The children enjoyed a variety of games, entertainment…
DR Congo: UN regrets Government move to expel Mission spokesperson
The United Nations continues to engage with authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the wake of the deadly shooting this past weekend involving peacekeepers from its Mission there, MONUSCO. On Thursday…
UNMISS and partner organization provide infrastructure for clean water at Malakal prison
A "bladder" full of water safe to fill your bladder with has been handed over to the prison in Malakal, together with the necessary pipelines. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER NILE- Water is life, but if it’s not clean it…
FCR & LAF in skill sharing exercises
Another intense five-day training has taken place between the Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) 5th Brigade, from 1 to 5 August in South Lebanon. This isn’t the first time FCR’s French…