2026 Peacebuilding in Divided Societies: Larnaca workshop
2026 Peacebuilding in Divided Societies: Larnaca workshop
Sudanese refugees report fresh fears of insecurity after seeking sanctuary in Western Equatoria
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Bekia Mahadi Ali and her eight children literally ran for their lives when war erupted in Sudan. They fled across the border into South Sudan and then made their way down to the country to Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria. She expected to find safety here. Instead, growing insecurity in the area has left her and thousands of other refugee families living in fear again. “I fled with my children but without…
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UN extends warmest wishes to all Somalis for Eid al-Fitr
As Muslims gather to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis
UNIFIL flags ‘worrying number’ of violations on its last Establishment Day
As UNIFIL marks a somber Establishment Day today, without the usual ceremony in Naqoura due to ongoing hostilities, its peacekeepers are on task and supporting efforts geared toward security and stability and peace on both sides of the Blue Line, despite a “worrying number” of violations of Security Council Resolution 1701. “Our peacekeepers are on the ground and we continue to impartially report these to the Security Council,” said Head of…
Kinshasa: Maryam Bukar Hassan’s advocacy for a women-led Peace
From Bunia to Kinshasa, the United Nations Global Peace Advocate is backing the "Women, Peace, and Security" agenda.
UN Secretary-General condemns the airstrike in Kabul and calls for ceasefire
The UN Secretary-General strongly condemns the airstrike in Kabul, on 16 March, reportedly resulting in the death and injury of civilians.
RSCE All-Staff Townhall Sets Strategy for the Year
RSCE convened its first all-staff Townhall of 2026 and led by Director Paulin Djomo to set strategic direction for the year.
Director RSCE, Mr. Paulin Djomo addressing the RSCE all-staff townhall in March 2026
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UNMISS pays tribute to the late Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom
JUBA, 19 March 2026 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom. Mr. Haysom was appointed by the Secretary-General to his role at UNMISS in January 2021, bringing with him decades of distinguished service to the United Nations across Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and New York. A seasoned mediator…
“Our guiding light is protection of civilians”: Force Commander urges continued pursuit of peace on departure from UNMISS
JUBA - Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian was appointed as Force Commander at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in July 2022. After almost four years leading around 14,000 military peacekeepers, his service at UNMISS and 40-year career in the Indian Army has come to an end. On his departure, he shared his experiences and how it has changed him professionally and personally. Q: What was your top priority after deploying to UNMISS as the…
Japan Supports Life-Saving Mine Action and Risk Education Efforts in Sudan
Port Sudan / Cairo – March 2026 – The Government of Japan has contributed US$173,333 to support an ongoing initiative led by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to protect civilians from explosive hazards and strengthen national mine action capacity in Sudan. The project, “Scaling National Mine Action Capacity and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Response amid Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis,” will run from March 2026 to February 2027 and…
Training a deminer at the mock minefield, at Mine Action Training Center in Omdurman, Khartoum state
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NANGARHAR - A United Nations-supported stage drama show that seeks to raise awareness against underage marriage attracted hundreds of Afghan men, women and elderly in the country’s eastern Laghman province last week. The…
May 18, 2012 - Nine teams participated in the spring event of the UNDOF Ultimate Challenge skills competition demonstrating perfect leadership, followership, and the iron will to excel. The main purpose of the UNDOF Ultimate…
On 22 and 23 May, the Government of Sudan will host a conference in Khartoum to focus on regional small arms control. The two-day conference, formally branded “First Regional Conference on Small Arms and Light Weapons,” is…
We will be addressed by Her Excellency Madame Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic and two Co-Chairs leading the United Nations Security Council delegation, Ambassadors Susan Rice of the United States of America…
The fifteen members of the United Nations Security Council delegation, co-led by Ambassador Susan Rice of the United States of America and Ambassador Mohammed Loulichki of Morocco today have met with President Ellen Johnson…
Joint Press Briefing United Nations Security Council delegation and the Government of Liberia Saturday, 19 May 2012 Near Verbatim Mr. Johnny Washington (Government of Liberia) Welcome to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to…
18 May 2012 - The Security Council today imposed a travel ban against five military officers who seized power from the civilian government in Guinea-Bissau last month, and urged Member States to ensure that the sanctioned…
The Liberia leg of the visit is co-led by Ambassador Susan Rice of the United States and Ambassador Mohammed Loulichki of Morocco. They will review the progress in the implementation of the UNMIL mandate. During their time in…
The Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission Country-Specific Configuration to Liberia, Ambassador Staffan Tillander, with his delegation comprising a representative of the UN Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), has visited…
Ms. Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, Mr. Peter Quaqua, President, Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Ms. Luisa Piette, UNESCO - Liberia Consultant and ICFJ Knight Fellow, Mr. Ronald Kayanja, Mr. Bill Burke, IREX Senior…