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UNMISS announces extension of peacekeeping presence to new locations in South Sudan
A new “light” peacekeeping presence is being deployed to the remote town of Akobo in the north-east of South Sudan to protect civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to people in need. The town is deep in…
UNMISS forum in Warrap stresses role of women in managing conflict and building peace
UNMISS forum in Warrap stresses role of women in managing conflict and building peace The need to include women and youth in resolving conflicts and peacebuilding has been emphasized at a two-day workshop organized by the…
Mission Support: a key enabler | David Penklis, Director of Mission Support
David Penklis, as the Director of Mission Support, a key enabler for implementation of a peacekeeping mandate, has been leading the efforts to close down what was once one of the UN’s largest missions. Previously, he served…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: Inter-mission cooperation
Quadripartite meeting on Liberia with representatives of Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, UNMIL and ONUCI. Photo: Patricia Esteve | UN Photo | 13 June 12 The United Nations peacekeeping presence in West Africa entered a new phase at…
The story of UNMIL [Book]:Capacity-building helps community to its feet
Trainees attend a masonry course organized by Pakistani engineers for local residents in Careysburg. Photo: Staton Winter | UNMIL | 27 May 10 Following the outbreak of the 14-year civil war in Liberia, the economy of the…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: Joint Analysis and Operations Centre, keeping the Mission informed
The Joint Analysis & Operations Centre (JAOC) contains both the Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC) and the Joint Operation Centre (JOC), to provide in-depth analysis of security-related issues in Liberia and the surrounding…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: Bailey bridge - connecting Liberia
Pakistani troops and Liberian villagers repair a flooded road on the outskirts of Voinjama, Lofa County. Photo: Eric Kanalstein | UNMIL | 3 May 06 A significant impact which the military forces had on local communities was…
A force for peace in Liberia | Major General Salihu Zaway Uba, Force Commander
The eighth Force Commander of the Mission, Major General Salihu Zaway Uba has been leading the final withdrawal of troops from UNMIL. He had been a sector commander with UNMIL in 2010-2012 and served on the UN Mission in the…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: 2017 elections and the rule of law
Waldemar Vrey, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, meets members of the Women’s Situation Room in Monrovia. Photo: Emmanuel Tobey | UNMIL | 14 Mar 17 The fruits of 14 years of support to Liberia by the UN…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: Use of quick-impact project funding in the rule of law sector
Handover ceremony of the Foya Magisterial Courthouse, supported by a quick-impact project.Photo: Staton Winter | UNMIL | 19 Apr 11 UNMIL has utilized quick-impact project (QIPs) funding to great effect in Liberia as part of…