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UNIFIL - LAF joint live fire exercises conclude successfully
UNIFIL peacekeepers and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel conclude five days of joint live fire exercises in an open coastal field south of UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura. The “Steel Storm” joint exercises, which…
Human rights workshop in Renk leads to spirited discussions
A recent UNMISS workshop for 30 prisons officers in Renk, Upper Nile, sought to build capacities on human rights standards as well as uphold the rule of law. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER NILE - “Human rights are at the…
In Beni, MONUSCO encourages citizens' participation in responding to security challenges
Prior to this new initiative, the UN Mission's Civil Affairs section had already facilitated the establishment of local security councils in each commune in Beni. Photos MONUSCO "Mulekera is a hot commune". It is with these…
In Lubero, MONUSCO renovates commercial premises to boost the economy and reduce community violence
A market is usually a place of cohesion where communities meet, discuss and exchange, thus reducing the possibility of confrontation. Photos Lazare Pélé The two main markets in the commune of Lubero and Mulo have been…
Business and Networking Fair inside UN buffer zone brings communities together
On 24 June, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus organized a Business and Networking Fair inside the UN buffer zone in Nicosia. More than 200 people from all communities of Cyprus attended an evening of networking…
Football and cultural performances used by Morobo women to advocate for eliminating sexual violence in armed conflict
Football, cultural performances, and a commitment to ending conflict-related sexual violence - these were the main themes of an UNMISS-organized event in Morobo, Central Equatoria. Photo by Taban Geofrey Koma/UNMISS CENTRAL…
Rule of law gets a boost with Joint Special Mobile Court resuming operations in Gette
The third deployment of a joint special mobile court in Gette, Western Bahr El Ghazal, sought to marry traditional justice systems with the formal legal mechanisms in South Sudan to resolve disputes between farmers and…
UNMIK and UNDP recognised by the Basic Court of Pristina for supporting rule of law in Kosovo
The Basic Court of Pristina recognised the partnership and support of UNMIK and UNDP for the rule of law in Kosovo, awarding UNMIK for the Mission’s achievements in the development of judicial institutions. On 10 May 2022…
Masisi: ex-combatants pledge to participate in the development of their host communities
"We are very satisfied with the training in the installation of public lighting," says one of the beneficiaries. Photo Ong COMOA / Guillain Mulimbwa "After taking up arms, it is now time to develop our communities," says an…
UNISFA Strongly Condemns the Surge in Criminal Incidents within Abyei Administrative Area and calls on for the Cooperation and Support from the Community and Abyei Administration
Abyei, 14 May 2022 - The United Nations Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the surge in criminal incidents within the Abyei Administrative Area, as witnessed within the past two weeks. Taking a…