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Gondokoro equation of more people living on limited land creates tensions and calls for disarmament
A visiting UNMISS team engaged with local communities in Gondokoro, where land conflicts between farmers and cattle herders from elsewhere have led to tensions and insecurity. Photo by Issac Billy/UNMISS/UNMISS. CENTRAL…
UNMISS supports efforts to protect inmates from cholera at Aweil Central Prison
With a capacity of 150 inmates, Aweil Central Prison in Northern Bahr El Ghazal currently houses over 700 prisoners in crowded, unhygienic conditions. With cholera running rampant in the region, UNMISS advocated with local…
PR: MONUSCO strongly condemns the resurgence of violence in Djugu Territory and deadly ADF attacks in Ituri and North Kivu
Kinshasa, 23 July 2025– The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) strongly condemns the resurgence of violence observed during the month of July in Ituri Province, which has resulted in…
Ituri: MONUSCO intervenes in Lopa to protect civilians after CODECO militia incursion
Alongside national forces and local leaders, MONUSCO is maintaining an active presence to prevent further violence and help stabilize the province. A flare-up of violence erupted on July 21, 2025 in Lopa, about thirty…
PR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of DRC and the AFC/M23 as a major step toward peace
Kinshasa, 19 July 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic…
Peacekeepers support installation of streetlights in El Hebbariye
UNIFIL’s Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) handed over a vital solar-powered streetlighting project to local authorities in the village of El Hebbariye, southeastern Lebanon, this week. The project involved the installation of…
Peacekeepers participate in Tyre Craft Festival to foster stronger community ties
At the invitation of the Union of Tyre Municipalities, UNIFIL peacekeepers participated in the Tyre Craft Market Festival held in the heart of the city last week. Peacekeepers from Ghana, Italy, Ireland, Malaysia and the…
‘The UN is here to do the right things’: Envoy Colin Stewart bids farewell but keeps the faith
By Vibhu Mishra After nearly three decades on the frontlines of UN’s peace operations – from Timor-Leste’s turbulent independence referendum to Western Sahara’s protracted ceasefire and Cyprus’ frozen conflict – Colin Stewart…
Wau marathon marks local launch of “Peace Begins with Me” campaign in front of thousands
Wau’s third annual marathon, gathering over 2,000 participants, launched the UNMISS campaign "Peace Begins With Me” in Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Busang Davies Maruping/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “Our song says…
UNISFA supports efforts to de-escalate tensions, restore calm in Amiet Market
Abyei, 23 July 2025 – Joint efforts between the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and local leaders have helped to de-escalate tensions between Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities of Abyei. On 21 and 22 July…