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UNMISS trains Bor leaders on protection of internally displaced expected to return home
Protection of displaced civilians expected to return home being discussed. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI STATE- Nine years ago, civilians had to flee their homes because of war. In 2016, many others were forced to follow…
UNMISS trains rookie politicians on good governance and responsibility to prevent conflicts
Being new to politics and its inner workings can be confusing. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- In the world’s youngest nation, there are few politicians who are familiar with administrative procedures and…
UNISFA Brokers Peace Accord Between The Two Communities In Abyei
19 May 2022, Entebbe, Uganda – In a major breakthrough, the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka traditional leaders have signed a peace accord reiterating their commitment to achieving lasting peace in Abyei Area. The leaders committed…
Beni prison: MONUSCO teaches staff to deal with mutinies and escape attempts
During the training, the 15 police officers and guards learned how to intervene in the event of a mutiny in the prison. Photos MONUSCO / Joel Bofengo In recent years, the central prison of Beni has experienced escapes as well…
People for Peace: Captain Deepak Kumar on the importance of partnerships in multi-national peacekeeping
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
UNFICYP condemns attack on UN patrol vehicle
Nicosia - The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns an attack by unidentified perpetrators against a UN patrol vehicle on the evening of Saturday, 21 May. The incident took place at around 10pm inside…
USG Video Message on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022
More than one million women and men have served as United Nations peacekeepers around the world. Driven by a shared commitment to peace, they have shown true professionalism and courage in overcoming immense challenges to…
Celebrating Kosovo’s Trust-builders: Acknowledging champions of change and their stories
“Trust is built and nurtured through openness towards one another, consistent communication and outreach, genuine cooperation anchored in good faith. These elements combined will allow better understanding and readiness to…
Building capacities, building peace: UNMISS trains 25 South Sudanese police officers on investigative techniques
Some 25 police officers from the South Sudan National Police Service benefited from an intensive, three-day capacity-building workshop run by UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS. LAKES –…
Fallen Chadian Captain wins second-ever UN peacekeeping award for ‘exceptional courage’
Late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad, was named on Tuesday as the recipient of United Nations Peacekeeping’s highest award, for exceptional courage, serving in Mali, which will be presented on Thursday at UN…