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People for Peace: Embracing cultural diversity for peaceful societies with Lieutenant Commander Germán Daniel Iguarán
By: Samira Y. Salifu Lieutenant Commander Germán Daniel Iguarán is an Argentine naval officer who firmly believes in embracing other cultures to cultivate peaceful societies. Having contributed to many of his country’s…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
On 15 August, MINURSO raised the South Korean national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune to mark the country’s Independence Day which marks the end of 35 years of Japanese colonial rule. It is celebrated nationwide through…
People for Peace: Helping children break from the shackles of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By: Samira Y. Salifu Since he joined the United Nations decades ago, Kalunga Kizito Emmanuel has determined to replicate his previous successes while working in a non-governmental organization which focused on community…
HOW MINUSMA IS CLOSING CAMPS IN MALI IN ACCORDANCE WITH UN RULES
Previously, we published articles on the management of contingent-owned equipment and asset disposal by MINUSMA as it implements its withdrawal from Mali based on UN rules and procedures. This time, we discuss camp closure…
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Tripartite Press Release for 16 August 2023
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro chaired a Tripartite meeting with senior officers of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at a UN position in Ras al-Naqoura…
Youth participation in political and civic life focus of joint UN and WPDI dialogue
Youth representatives from Yei River County call for inclusion in South Sudan's democratic transition and request training to battle climate change. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – August 12 is annually…
UNMISS, UNDP hold workshop on curbing small arms proliferation in Warrap
In Warrap, UNMISS and UNDP joined forces, thanks to funding from SALIENT, a joint initiative on peaceful civilian disarmament by the UN Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) financially housed within the UN Peacebuilding Fund…
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Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 31st RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[As delivered] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today.Since our last meeting, President Kiir in his statement on Martyrs’ Day acknowledged that the country…
UNFICYP warns against unauthorized construction in the UN buffer zone
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is concerned by plans for unauthorized construction work by the Turkish Cypriot side inside the UN buffer zone, near Pyla/Pile. UNFICYP warned against unauthorized…
Closure of MINUSMA bases in Ber and Goundam, Timbuktu region
Bamako, August 17, 2023 - The withdrawal of MINUSMA from Mali, requested by the Malian transitional authorities and subsequently approved by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2690, is continuing. As part of…