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UNMISS promotes road safety among boda boda riders in Eastern Equatoria
To promote road safety, UNMISS in Eastern Equatoria held a three-day awareness-raising workshop on traffic rules with 45 motorcyclists and traffic police. Boda bodas or motorcycle taxis are a common mode of public transport…
UNPOL train South Sudan police officers on leadership, crime prevention, human rights, trust building
A South Sudanese police officer paying close attention at a workshop organized by UN Police. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS About 15 directors of the South Sudan National Police Services in Aweil town in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal…
Spanish peacekeepers extend firefighting support to Civil Defence Centres
UNIFIL’s Spanish peacekeepers provided a range of firefighting equipment to 10 Lebanese Civil Defence Centres (CDCs) in south-eastern villages last week. The support is crucial especially during the ongoing dry season when…
UNIFIL statement on rocket fire on 4 August 2021
Just after noon today, UNIFIL received reports that at least two rockets had been fired from Lebanon towards Israel. The IDF confirmed the reports and responded with artillery fire. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force…
UNMISS hands over much-needed healthcare facility in Western Bahr El Ghazal
UNMISS recently handed over a primary healthcare centre in Mboro, Western Bahr El Ghazal, thereby ensuring that residents of this remote area finally have access to basic health facilities. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/UNMISS. A…
North Kivu: MONUSCO raise awareness of 200 students on gender-based sexual violence
Jean-Guy Isaya, team leader of police officers specializing in gender-based sexual violence at UNPOL, interacts here with some students from the Don Bosco Ngangi Institute in Goma. / Photo: Kevin Jordan MONUSCO (UNPOL) Police…
UNFICYP bids farewell to Gregory Koupparis after 40 years of service for peace
In June, UNFICYP paid farewell to one of its long standing and professional staff. Gregory Koupparis, the Head of Mission’s driver, has retired after serving for 40 years in Cyprus. Gregory joined the Mission in April 1981 as…
At Tripartite meeting, UNIFIL head urges parties to recommit to liaison and coordination mechanisms
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today chaired a Tripartite meeting with senior officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at a UN position in Ras…
BENI: MONUSCO BACKS JUSTICE SECTOR FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EFFECTIVE RULE OF LAW
The fence wall of the Beni courthouse was recently erected by MONUSCO in order to secure the entire place. Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Sy Beni courthouse located in the city center, not far from the town hall, is built near a…
UNMISS facilitates recovery and resilience-building forum in Wau
A recent forum organized by UNMISS in Wau brought together civil society organisations, women's representatives, youth, local business people and other stakeholders for a fruitful discussion on ways to bolster recovery and…