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Access of peacekeepers to conflict hotspots top of the agenda at joint workshop
As South Sudan grapples with a deteriorating security situation, including a surge in military confrontations and persistent intercommunal conflict, United Nations peacekeepers are doing their utmost to prevent a relapse into…
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL emphasizes commitment to peace, despite continued tensions
In honour of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIFIL hosted a ceremony at its Naqoura headquarters attended by members of the Lebanese Armed Forces, security services, local political and religious…
United for Peace: UN Peacekeepers Day commemoration promotes shared desire for unity in South Sudan
At a vibrant flagship cultural event celebrating International Peacekeepers Day in Bor, Jonglei, UNMISS launched a new ‘PeaceBegins with me’ campaign that calls for each and every one of us to take action as part of a…
UNFICYP honours women and men who serve in Cyprus on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
This morning, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, accompanied by UNFICYP’s senior leadership and peacekeepers from its military, police, and civilian components, held a solemn event…
Eastern DRC: Authorities Pay Tribute to MONUSCO Peacekeepers for Their Commitment to Peace
The peacekeepers carry out day and night patrols alongside the FARDC to guarantee the safety of displaced people. General Evariste Kakule Somo, Governor of North Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Advancing Peace Through Trust-Building, Gender Equality, and Inclusion
On this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers, UNMIK reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting peace in Kosovo and beyond, with a renewed focus on trust-building, gender equality, and inclusive leadership…
UNMISS peacekeeping engineers work to keep Bentiu above water as rainy season looms
As the rainy season looms, UNMISS Pakistani engineers are working tirelessly to strengthen a network of dykes protecting civilians in Bentiu from catastrophic flooding, supported by fellow Mongolian peacekeepers who patrol…
The UN sees peace on the Lebanese horizon
This op-ed was written by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations at the United Nations. It was first published by The Wall Street Journal. ‘For nearly two decades, what has prevented progress hasn’t…
Between concern and hope for peace, MONUSCO listens to the inhabitants of Fataki and Lodha
In Ituri, MONUSCO has intensified patrols, deployed mobile operational bases, and conducted joint operations with the Congolese army. At the entrance to the MONUSCO base in Fataki, a locality situated in the territory of…
UN peacekeeping mandate in Lebanon faces scrutiny ahead of Security Council vote
Following a devastating 15-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants focused on southern Lebanon, the November 2024 cessation of hostilities created a fragile calm along the Blue Line separating the two countries…