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MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: Independence Day of Nigeria
On 1 October, MINURSO commemorated Nigeria’s Independence Day by raising the national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Nigeria has been a major contributor of troops and police to United Nations peace operations. The…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: National Day of People’s Republic of China
On 1 October, MINURSO raised the flag of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) at the Mission HQ to mark the country’s National Day. The PRC holds a permanent seat on the Security Council and their first military observers…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF GUINEA
On 2 October, MINURSO raised at its HQ n Laayoune the flag of Guinea to commemorate the country’s National Day. Guinea is a major contributor of troops to UN peacekeeping operations with more than 700 military and police…
New primary school in Aweil East set to improve learning and teaching at Lietnhom primary school
There was pure joy among the boys and girls attending Lietnhom primary school when they received new, UNMISS-funded classrooms, replacing the shade of trees where they were subject to the elements. Photos: Emmanuel Kele…
UNIFIL supports the Lebanese Armed Forces
UNIFIL is working in south Lebanon to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701, at the request of the Lebanese government. Part of the mission’s mandate is to help and support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) operating in…
Chiefs in Bahr El Ghazal gathered at conference on bridging gap between traditional and formal justice
UNMISS gathered traditional leaders from all four states of the Bahr El Ghazal region for discussions on how to improve coexistence of formal and informal authorities. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS BAHR EL GHAZAL- In countries…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF GERMANY
On 03 October , MINURSO celebrated German Unity Day by raising the country’s flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Germany is the fourth largest contributor to Peacekeeping Operations. Its peacekeepers are deployed in seven…
UNMISS builds capacity of Upper Nile committee to end violations against children in armed conflict
Learning how to not violate the rights of children in armed conflict ongoing, this time in Malakal. Photo: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS UPPER NILE- Implementing changes, both of attitudes and behaviour, takes time. After several…
NEW UNMISS-BUILT IN AWEIL EAST SET TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR HUNDREDS AT LIETNHOM PRIMARY SCHOOL
There was pure joy among the boys and girls attending Lietnhom primary school when they received new, UNMISS-funded classrooms, replacing the shade of trees where they were subject to the elements. Photos: Emmanuel Kele…
Lebanese Red Cross receives Medical Equipment
On 29 September 2022 the Lebanese Red Cross in Tyre received an important donation of medical equipment from UNIFIL’s Italian contingent. The equipment included 5 hospital beds, 2 wheelchairs, 1 transit wheelchair, 4 axillary…