A “Citizens’ Talk” forum in Bor engaged civil society representatives, politicians and other stakeholders in a discussion on how to increase the participation of ordinary people in the implementation of South Sudan’s peace…
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9989th meeting, on 28 August 2025 The Security Council, Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 1559 (2004) and 1701 (2006)…
The project, funded by KOICA for $6 million USD, was conducted in three provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu - provinces that have been plagued by armed violence for many decades. The project "Sustainable Mine Action…
Following a devastating 15-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants focused on southern Lebanon, the November 2024 cessation of hostilities created a fragile calm along the Blue Line separating the two countries…
The UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) received the unanimous support of the Security Council on Thursday to extend its mandate through 31 December 2026 followed by one year for an “orderly and safe drawdown…
In Ituri, MONUSCO has intensified patrols, deployed mobile operational bases, and conducted joint operations with the Congolese army. At the entrance to the MONUSCO base in Fataki, a locality situated in the territory of…
This op-ed was written by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations at the United Nations. It was first published by The Wall Street Journal. ‘For nearly two decades, what has prevented progress hasn’t…
This op-ed was written by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations at the United Nations. It was first published by Newsweek. When I traveled to southern Lebanon in June, I was reminded of the…
In Buhima, the community grain mill runs on electricity and now allows the population to grind grain locally. « Thanks to this training, I was able to open a hair salon with other young people. We work together and we share…
As part of UNIFIL’s endeavours to build and enhance capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the mission’s naval peacekeepers have intensified in recent months training activities with the Lebanese Navy and the Air Force…
This backgrounder was written by Lesley Myers, Digital Editor for UN Peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications Section. She specializes in political analysis, strategic planning and peacekeeping impact. Long-standing tensions…
The event showcased female talent through an exhibition of artwork, jewelry, clothing, and handicrafts. From August 13-14, 2025, the feminist movement Biso Basi Telema, in partnership with MONUSCO's Gender section, organized…