Peacekeeping news

Four United Nations peacekeepers and a member of the Malian armed forces were killed and 21 others were wounded on Friday in what Secretary-General António Guterres called “outrageous” attacks against the UN mission in the…

Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, met with the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Dr. Ekaterina Trendafilova. President Trendafilova briefed SRSG Tanin on the…

Monrovia - 105 members of the Ukrainian Contingent were today awarded with the United Nations Peacekeeping Medals in recognition of their contribution to peace and stability in Liberia. In a speech read by the Deputy Special…

UNMISS head and Jubek Governor discuss ways to build peace and security Working together to improve security and build peace in the capital of South Sudan was the primary focus of a meeting held between the Head of the United…

Jonglei women appealing for greater role in ending conflict and building peace in South Sudan Women in the Jonglei region want the opportunity to play a greater role in resolving ongoing violence and building sustainable…

Indian veterinarians launch ‘Treat and Educate” campaign in Melut Farmers raising livestock in the Upper Nile region have been provided with much-needed veterinary aid and training by a team from the Indian Battalion serving…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, hosted today the new Commander of KFOR, MG Salvatore Cuoci, for a meeting at UNMIK Headquarters. In welcoming BG Cuoci to Kosovo, SRSG Tanin…

On 17 November 2017, UNMIL supported the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Law Enforcement Association to convene a dialogue on the role of security sector institutions in promoting a peaceful, democratic and transparent…

NICOSIA, 23 November 2017 - UNFICYP’s #Respect Campaign is well underway, kicking off with a Town Hall on Monday 20 November and then a series of talks on Wednesday 22 November at UNFICYP HQ. On Monday, after remarks at the…

Chinese Engineers begin repair work on main supply route in Kuajok A major project to repair the main supply route in the north-western region of South Sudan is now underway by Chinese engineers serving with the United…

South Sudanese women leaders urged to be peace advocates in their communities Women leaders from across the capital Juba are participating in a two-day forum to empower them as important actors in the peace process in their…

Meeting of the Guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region Addis Ababa, 22 November 2017 Representatives of the Guarantors of the Peace, Security and…