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In a major support to the olive-growing farmers of south-eastern Lebanon, UNIFIL’s Spanish peacekeepers brought in this week a team of agricultural experts from Spanish universities – for a second time in five months – to…
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ján Kubiš, and members of the UN Country Team (UNCT) today visited the UNIFIL Headquarters and discussed with UNIFIL leadership the ways the specialized organizations will…
About 1900 men and women of Ethiopia’s 19th Battalion, Multi Role Logistics Unit, Light Field Engineering, Quick Reaction Force, Aviation Utility Unit, Tank and Artillery Companies, Liaison Officers, as well as Military Staff…
Law enforcement agents in Tonj have been trained by UNMISS on a number of relevant topics, including human rights. More than 60 police officers and other law enforcement agents in Tonj have participated in a two-day training…
Ready to serve after having been equipped with gear and training adequate for crime prevention in dire conditions. Rain and darkness will no longer deter Torit’s long arms of the law from preventing crimes or chasing down the…
On 15 February 2019, UNMOGIP held a briefing session to the military attachés of several countries accredited to Pakistan. The briefing was carried out by the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer Major General José…
Environmental Sustainability helps prevent global warming and climate change. A lot more can be said but one example of environmental sustainability is simply through cleaning. Cleanliness in the environment contributes a lot…
An unusual gathering in Juba, and an unusual dose of honesty. “We cannot deny that we use children in our forces,” said Major General Charles Machieng Kuol from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) at the gathering – of…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.228 - 25 February 2019 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.228 - 25 February 2019
A need to overcome societal obstacles to unleash the full potential of women was pointed out when female leaders gathered in Joppa, near Juba. Women leaders in Joppa near Juba have added their voices to the many calling for…
“I was abducted in 1994 and became a child soldier at age 14. I was young. We walked the bush for six years. We were in the bush fighting till we gained independence in 2011 as South Sudan. Some of my colleagues died in the…
People living in the Bieh, Lankien and Akobo areas of the Jonglei region are hopeful for peace to prevail. “I left Waat five years ago. Today if we are here, I am sure that peace is here. I am happy that today, 20 February…