Following the displacement of thousands of families seeking refuge near the MONUSCO base, a delegation from the United Nations Fifth Committee visited the site to assess needs and the impact of actions undertaken in support of the protection of civilians, alongside the Nepalese contingent and local authorities.

The arrival of the civilian helicopter, contracted by DOS marks an important step to establish UNSOH, in logistics and operational mobility.

MALAKAL - When civil war erupted in 2013, hundreds of thousands of people fled for their lives, seeking sanctuary at United Nations peacekeeping bases across South Sudan. After providing emergency protection to those in imminent danger, the mission later established United Nations Protection of Civilians sites, which provided security and access for humanitarians to support vulnerable families. Over the years, displaced families continued to…

In an island that often is defined by division, a group of young Cypriots are demonstrating that the ground beneath our feet it is a home.

TRIPOLI – During the second in-person meeting in Tripoli from 8 to 12 February, members of the Structured Dialogue’s National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track addressed the threat of judiciary fragmentation. They also discussed interlinkages with the Governance and Security Tracks, including how electoral processes and the fragile security context impact human rights. Members highlighted persistent legal, institutional and security…

GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA - When the sun rises over Pibor in dry season, trucks begin to roll into this remote area with confidence. Not long ago, undertaking the journey from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, was a gamble. Navigating roads bogged down with deep mud, rising floodwaters, and the persistent risk of ambushes, the drive could take weeks, causing the price of essential supplies to soar and businesses to stall. Food wholesaler…

As UNIFIL’s mission is set to conclude at the end of 2026, the Commander of the Lebanese Navy has hailed cooperation with UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) spanning nearly two decades in safeguarding Lebanon’s territorial waters. In an interview with UNIFIL’s “News from UNIFIL” radio programme, Rear Admiral Mustapha El Aly said, with UNIFIL MTF’s support, the Lebanese Navy has developed its capabilities in several areas, “most notably maritime…

TRIPOLI - Members of the Economic Track met for five days between 8 to 12 February in their second formal in-person session. Their discussions focused on Libya’s subsidy system, economic restructuring, private sector stimulation and diversification as well as how to balance development state-building and ensure economic justice. Members explored ways to rationalize Libya’s subsidy system to better serve citizens, and improve economic…

YAMBIO - “We are meant to go to school, play with friends, and dream big. Our hands should be holding books and pens, not guns. I raise my red hand today to say no more child soldiers. Let every child live in peace and safety.” With calm determination, Gracia Primary School student Elizabeth Simon delivered a poem that resonated deeply with those listening. And there were many. A roundtable event commemorating Red Hand Day was packed with people…

United Nations Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a series of meetings with Lebanese officials this week on the implementation of relevant UN resolutions and the extension of state authority in Lebanon. With Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, the Special Coordinator discussed the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) as well as ongoing and planned efforts to support the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security…