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In South Sudan, a surge in cattle raiding is causing hundreds of deaths and rising tensions. An UNMISS Anti-Cattle Raiding Specialized Police Team, helping to combat this scourge, travelled to Lakes state to consult community leaders, police, and youth activists on collective solutions.
Photo: UNMISS
LAKES - In Lakes state, cattle are a form of currency, a source of wealth, and a symbol of status. Owning large herds means having a higher social standing, being able to pay a dowry for marriage, and never going hungry…
Diabetic Mary Ajah Deng was among 135 patients treated during a clinic held by medical peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, serving with UNMISS in Bor. They provided check-ups, blood tests, and free medications as part of their efforts to protect civilians.
Mach Samuel/UNMISS
BOR - Mary Ajah Deng has been battling diabetes lately. Her vision is blurry and wounds on her leg are healing far too slowly, preventing her from walking. Her 17-year-old daughter must balance taking care of her with going…
In South Sudan, a surge in cattle raiding is causing hundreds of deaths and rising tensions. An UNMISS Anti-Cattle Raiding Specialized Police Team, helping to combat this scourge, travelled to Lakes state to consult community…
- Politically Speaking
From land disputes in Guatemala to youth leadership in Colombia, Indigenous Peoples are leading efforts to resolve conflict and build sustainable peace in their communities. At a time of rising inequality and growing demand…
In Torit, 100 youth received vocational training under the UNMISS-supported Community Violence Reduction Project, which aims to boost income opportunities and prevent conflict. TORIT – “Our lives have turned from bad to…
UNMISS peacekeepers navigated heavily damaged roads to reach remote Raja, providing a protective presence, engaging with communities, and helping build resilience. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS. As day breaks at the United…
- Good Offices
This week, Special Coordinator of the Secretary for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi, and Defense Minister Michel Menassa to discuss…
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TRIPOLI – Special Representative of the Secretary General Hanna Tetteh engaged with 239 Libyans Friday in an open Zoom call, discussing issues ranging from options to take the country to elections, to accountability measures…
- Feature Story
On a recent afternoon in Mogadishu’s Waberi district, Faduma Jeylani sits on mat in her home, surrounded by bundles of colourful thread.
- This Week in DPPA
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. UN peace operations must adapt to new global realities and refocus on political solutions, Security Council hears…
- Security Council
Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenča Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations Remarks at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine New York, 1…