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Giving thanks, building hope: First-ever deployment of UN peacekeepers from Liberia receive prestigious UN medal
In a historic medal parade, nine police officers from Liberia - the country's first-ever deployment to UN Peacekeeping - received the prestigious UN medal for their efforts to build an enduring peace in the world's youngest…
Secretary General's message on World Population Day
This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Mongolia
On 10 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Mongolia’s State Flag Day at the Mission’s Team Site Tifariti where one of MINURSO’s Mongolian peacekeepers is posted. This year, Mongolia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Argentina
On 9 July MINURSO hoisted at the Mission HQ the national flag of Argentina to mark the country’s Independence Day. Since 1958, Argentina has contributed more than 40,000 military and police personnel to UN missions—including…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers : National Day of Malawi
On 6 July, MINURSO observed Malawi Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Malawi first contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping in 1994. Today, Malawi contributes over 900…
UNIFIL and LAF in joint tactical exercises (27 June- 1 July)
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel and UNIFIL peacekeepers from both the Republic of Korea and Italy recently took part in a five-day joint training exercise in Tyre, south Lebanon. The training aimed to refine procedures…
From ‘saga of horrors’ to serving the world: Liberia peacekeepers honoured in South Sudan
“I recall the civil war in Liberia vividly,” says Elfreda Dennice Stewart, a United Nations Police (UNPOL) officer serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “My parents managed - with many sacrifices on their part…
Security Council Press Statement on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their support to national and regional efforts to promote peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region, building on the…
As the transitional period nears its end, inclusion of women’s voices becomes key for sustainable peace
Some 35 women, and five male gender champions, joined a two-day workshop to discuss ways to boost full and equal participation of women in politics, leadership and decision-making. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS EASTERN…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of France
Captain Lavallee serving in Mahbas area where she performs daily ground patrol observations. On 14 July MINURSO hoisted the national flag of France at the Team Site Mahbas and Mission’s Headquarters where both of the French…