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Violence against civilians surges amidst escalating conflict in South Sudan (January - March 2025)
Violence against civilians in South Sudan is escalating to record levels, according to a new report by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, which documents 1,607 victims in the first quarter of this year, the highest…
Lubero: MONUSCO supports military justice in trials for sexual violence
MONUSCO intervenes to make justice accessible to victims, combat impunity and bring justice closer to the people. Mobile court hearings conducted by the Butembo Military Court began on Thursday, 26 June, in the town of Lubero…
Lawmakers' increased skills have improved efforts to resolve conflicts in Eastern Equatoria
UNMISS empowers Members of Parliament in Eastern Equatoria by enhancing their skills in managing the conflicts that sometimes arise in and between different communities in the state. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS. EASTERN…
UNIFIL Sector West reinforces operational posture
Over the past few months, UNIFIL’s Western Sector Command has reinforced its operational posture within its area of its responsibility by ramping up operational and community activities, and in close coordination with the…
Peace begins with connecting with the communities we serve
After 13 years of protecting civilians in Bentiu, the relationship between Mongolian peacekeepers and local communities is so strong that the children can even speak the Mongolian language. BENTIU – Peacekeeping is more than…
In Aru, Local Armed Groups Commit to Ending Hostilities in Ituri
MONUSCO is encouraging the signatory groups to raise awareness among their members to ensure that the commitments made at Aru are respected. Six armed groups: CODECO, FRPI, FPIC, Tchini ya Tuna, Zaïre and MAPI , have signed…
North Kivu: MONUSCO chief calls for tangible peace outcomes
Arrival of Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO, in Goma. Goma, RDCMONUSCO When MONUSCO’s helicopter landed in Goma, emotions ran high. For Bintou Keita, Head of the United…
Work underway to repair vital road near UNIFIL HQs
The UNIFIL Italian contingent is working this week to repair section of a vital road close to the UN mission’s headquarters in Naqoura that was heavily damaged during recent hostilities. Acting at the request of local mayors…
Bunia: Peacekeepers train 35 youth in operating excavators
This initiative is designed to offer an alternative to young people at risk of recruitment by armed groups, who primarily target the unemployed. After three weeks of training on operating excavators, also known as mechanical…
Talks in Gogrial West reveal need for awareness-raising on right to protection
In Gogrial West County, many people are not aware of their entitlements to most basic human rights. To change this and train crucial stakeholders how to protect these rights, UNMISS facilitated a workshop with 50 participants…