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At HQ UNTSO, both civilian and military staff received training on medical procedures to stay up-to-date on their skills. This way, trained staff can respond in any case of emergency. Skills included CPR, use of AED and…
To help residents in Pieri access clean and potable water, UNMISS has funded and handed over a solar-powered water treatment unit. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – A lack of access to safe water remains a significant…
Civilians are bearing the brunt of a surge in intercommunal conflict in pockets of South Sudan with 862 victims documented as being killed, injured, abducted, or subjected to conflict-related sexual violence during these…
JONGLEI – A lack of access to safe water remains a significant challenge for the people of South Sudan. Families are often forced to use contaminated water sources, exposing them to waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid…
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Kismayo – As Somalia rebuilds after decades of conflict and strife, many Somalis have stepped up to help their countrymen and women across various areas. One of these people is Fatuma Ali Aden. The 42-year-old Ms. Aden is a…
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NEW YORK - The Security Council on 15 March extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 March 2025, expressing its appreciation for the Organization’s long-term commitment to…
As you all know, the situation in Syria now is extremely difficult, and I think all indicators are pointing in the wrong direction when it comes to security, when it comes to the economy and when it comes to the political…
Kinshasa, March 16, 2024: The Head of MONUSCO, Ms. Bintou Keita, condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack on peacekeepers that took place on March 16 in Saké. Eight peacekeepers were wounded, one of them seriously…
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A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. "Without half the population participating in decision-making, there cannot be sustainable peace," USG DiCarlo…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, held meetings with senior American officials in Washington DC today to discuss recent developments and explore ways to facilitate progress towards resuming…
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Mogadishu – At just 37 years of age, Abdullahi Mire has already lived something of a full and remarkable life. He has gone from being a Somali refugee to an internationally-recognised advocate for refugees. It has been a…