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Personnel killed and injured during attack on UN helicopter in Nasir, South Sudan
Personnel killed and injured during attack on UN helicopter in Nasir, South Sudan ***UPDATE FOR EDITORS***UNMISS confirms that both UN helicopters landed safely in Malakal, Upper Nile state. The two injured crew are currently…
International Women’s Day in Kodok: A show of unity for empowering women and girls
There were happy faces all around when residents of Kodok in Upper Nile State celebrated International Women's Day, advocating for equal rights and empowerment. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS UPPER NILE – If there is any truth…
Peacekeepers rebuild Burj Rahal school, helping over 200 children
UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea unveiled the newly rebuilt and renovated Burj Rahal public school today, following two weeks of work to repair heavy damage from the recent conflict. The conflict had left about…
Thousands of returnees benefit from free UNIFIL medical and veterinary services
With thousands of displaced South Lebanese residents returning to their communities following the recent conflict, doctors and healthcare professionals from UNIFIL’s Indian contingent have intensified their medical and…
Wave of Warrap women committing suicide prompts discussion on taboo-laden mental health issues
Mental health problems, what causes them and their potentially fatal consequences are difficult but necessary to talk about. During an all-female community dialogue in Kuajok, participants did. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS KUAJOK…
Scores killed in ‘abhorrent attack’ on UN helicopter in South Sudan
A UN helicopter attempting to evacuate wounded South Sudanese soldiers in the north of the country was attacked on Friday, killing a crew member and injuring two others. More than two dozen members of the South Sudanese…
UN report reveals brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in Central African Republic
A UN report released on Wednesday has uncovered a pattern of grave human rights violations committed by armed groups in southeast Central African Republic (CAR), targeting Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees…
Peacekeepers launch animal vaccination campaign, boosting local shepherds’ livelihoods
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers launched a major vaccination campaign last week to inoculate tens of thousands of livestock animals against foot and mouth disease in 15 villages within their area of responsibility in south-eastern…
New Radio Miraya transmitter in Mayom, promotes peace and gives grassroots a voice
A new Radio Miraya transmitter was launched in Mayom during an event that also celebrated International Women's Day. Photos: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS UNITY – People in some of the most populated parts of Mayom County…
Promoting the Right to Identity: A Path to Equal Access to Civil Registration in Kosovo
In a room in North Mitrovica filled with hope and concern in late February, UNMIK and the Advocacy Center for Democratic Culture (ACDC) NGO hosted a discussion on civil registration in the four Serb-majority municipalities in…