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Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan, as documented by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in its latest quarterly brief.Between April and June 2024…
Artivism in Peacekeeping: Harnessing Creativity for Global Change
As conflicts rise worldwide, over 2 billion people—one-quarter of humanity—live in conflict-affected areas. With peace increasingly under threat, the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations continue to play a critical role in…
Mary Catherine Demontato, UN Police in Aweil: “When you empower a woman, you build a nation”
Mary Baril Catherine Demontano from the Philippines serves with UNMISS in Aweil as a Police Officer. She is passionate about protecting women from all kinds of violence. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL -…
UNIFIL statement (16 October 2024)
This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged. Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire…
MINUSCA statement in response to articles on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has taken note of the articles published on 16 October 2024 on the websites of The New Humanitarian and Le…
Purwor Nyal's in Hai Baraka: “How can we have so many resources and so much poverty?”
Residents of Hai Baraka on the outskirts of Juba expressed frustration and hope in equal measures at an UNMISS event organized to discuss the country’s political developments. Photo by Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS. JUBA -…
UNIFIL spokesperson comment on UAV (17 October 2024)
Earlier today, an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) of unknown origin approached one of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force ships off the southern Lebanese coast. In accordance with procedure, electronic countermeasures were used and…
4 ways countries are strengthening women’s participation in security efforts
Written by Elssa Gbeily, a Strategic Communications Intern from Belgium and Lebanon focusing on gender issues with the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in gender, peace and security. The full, equal and…
New taskforce set to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Jonglei
Jonglei State has formed a special entity to take on the daunting task of coordinating the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – Significant…
UN intensifies peacekeeping patrols at displacement camps amidst rising tensions and conflict in South Sudan
Rwandan peacekeepers patrol around camps for displaced communities to strengthen security as political tensions rise and clashes continue between armed forces in pockets of the country. JUBA - Tens of thousands of people who…