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Civilians and organized forces form joint working group to protect civilians in Bangasu
An early warning working group to protect civilians and property has been formed in Bangasu in Yambio County to help authorities take proactive measures against security threats. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS. WESTERN…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the new British Ambassador to KOSOVO
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh welcomed today at UNMIK the new British Ambassador to Kosovo Ambassador Jonathan Hargreaves. They discussed ways of collaboration…
Beyond Four Walls: Kosovo women challenge "taking care of the house" myth on International Women’s Day
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day “Invest in Women”, resonated powerfully during a recent UNMIK event held in Pristina. The event highlighted reflections on property ownership, resistance to societal norms…
Joint Press Release: International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (IMAD) 2024
On 4 April 2024, The National Mine Action Authority (NMAA), in partnership with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), and the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), will commemorate the…
Colonel Léa Yangongo: Inspiring women to join and thrive in the military in the Central African Republic
Colonel Ghislaine Léa Yangongo first joined the Central African Republic’s army (known as Forces Armée de la Centrafrique, or FACA) as a volunteer in 1997. After graduating from officers’ school, she rose through the…
SRSG Ziadeh sees community work in action during visit to Obiliq/Obilić
Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh paid a visit to Obiliq/Obilić municipality. In the village of Plemetina/Plemetin, she observed the progress of an UNMIK…
UNIFIL Statement: Call for ceasefire amid escalating Blue Line violence
UNIFIL is very concerned over the surge of violence occurring across the Blue Line right now. This escalation has caused a high number of civilian deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. It is imperative that…
Bridging the divide: Meltem Burak and Nicolas Kyriakides call for inclusion and innovation to bring peace to Cyprus
Meltem Burak, Turkish Cypriot, peace activist, education and media professional & Nicolas Kyriakides, founder and executive president of the Cyprus Forum. This story is part of the “People for Peace” story series. More than…
Statement by UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti
This morning, three OGL (UNTSO) military observers and one Lebanese language assistant on a foot patrol along the Blue Line were injured when an explosion occurred near their location. They have now been evacuated for medical…
UNMISS Force Commander visits Maper as cross-border clashes continue
UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian visits local communities, authorities and peacekeepers stationed in the mission’s temporary base in Maper. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS. LAKES – Since last…