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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…
UNFICYP marks 60 years in the service of peace
Today is an important and solemn occasion for UNFICYP. 60 years ago, on this very same day, the Mission was established by the UN Security Council, although no one would have ever imagined it would still have a presence on…
Success of mobile court in Koch sets the stage for further expansion of formal justice system
Some helicopters are more important than others, like this one, belonging to UNMISS and delivering justice to Koch. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS. UNITY STATE – The landing of a helicopter at a remote peacekeeping base in…
Ayat Harb, Jordanian police officer: “I want to improve the lives of other women, especially the most vulnerable”
On this year’s International Women’s Day, meet UNMISS police officer Ayat Harb, who left behind her and two daughters in Jordan to serve for peace in South Sudan. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS. It takes a strong woman…
IWD special: Mary in Malakal has her eyes set on winning political post to fight for women’s rights
"If you are good enough, you are old enough", the saying goes. Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir in Malakal is living proof of that. Photos by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. UPPER NILE – She may be only 27, but Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir has…
International Women’s Day inspiration: “We have the right to be heard”, says Maria Angelo
Maria Angelo, a 27-year-old political activist in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, hopes to see her fellow women taking part in her country’s ongoing peace and political processes, asserting their rights. Photo by Emmanuel Kele…
UNIFIL Indian vets treat livestock caught in exchanges of fire
The ongoing exchanges of fire between Lebanese territory and Israel have claimed too many lives, inflicted life-changing injuries, and caused significant damage to houses and public infrastructure along the Blue Line. The…
Women’s participation in peace processes is not only a right, it's the way to lasting peace
This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…
MINURSO CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
On 08 March, MINURSO held a military parade at MINURSO HQ in Laayoune on the occasion of International Women's Day in the presence of SRSG and Head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko, the Deputy Force Commander, Brigadier-General…