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SRSG oversees the change of command ceremony for Bangladesh Medical Unit
On 25 June, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko, in the presence of the Mission’s Force Commander Major General MD Fakhrul Ahsan and the Deputy Force Commander…

Youth Championing Peace and Sustainability at the 7th UN Assembly in Kosovo
ISTOG/ISTOK - More than 130 young leaders from across Kosovo and the Western Balkans gathered for the 7th UN Youth Assembly, a regional event championing youth-led solutions to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and sustainable…

Thousands unite at a peace concert in Malakal, calling for an end to conflict
A peace concert in Malakal, Upper Nile, was a beacon of unity for some 2,500 people, who enjoyed a respite from tensions and rediscovered the power of their shared identity. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS UPPER NILE – This…

Lacroix upholds role of UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon and Syria
The head of UN Peacekeeping affirmed the critical role played by the “blue helmets” in Lebanon and Syria during a press conference at Headquarters in New York. Jean-Pierre Lacroix briefed journalists on his recent visit to…

PR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Peace Agreement between the DR Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
Kinshasa, 28 June 2025 – The MONUSCO welcomes the signing, on Friday 27 June in Washington, D.C., of a peace agreement between the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, under the…

Civil society activists in Renk raise concerns about child protection needs
Stakeholders in Renk discussing how best to protect vulnerable children from violations of their rights. Photo: Samson Liberty/UNMISS UPPER NILE – While South Sudan has committed to end the recruitment of boys and girls by…

Youth participation in inclusive governance critical for South Sudan’s future
A series of ongoing lectures are bringing young students from South Sudan together to discuss their vital role in shaping public opinion and encouraging momentum in the country’s efforts to transition into a true democracy…

PR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the cessation of hostilities agreement in Ituri and calls on non-signatory armed groups to join the peace dynamic
Bunia, 1st July 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the signing, on Saturday 28 June in Aru, of the cessation of hostilities agreement in…

Statement by the SRSG, Mrs. Bintou Keita, to the Security Council on Friday, June 27, 2025
Madam President, Distinguished members of the Security Council,His Excellency Mr. Hyppolite Mfulu, Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,His Excellency Ambassador Karoli Martin…

Two UNIFIL positions along Blue Line cleared of unexploded ordnances
UNIFIL deminers recently completed clearance of unexploded ordnances at two UNIFIL positions along the Blue Line in Sector West. In total, 6,260 square metres of land were cleared at these two positions (UN Positions 1-32A…
