“We have been living in fear. Whenever there is a small issue, they beat you and point their gun at you.” Gangura resident, Ester Naumba, explains the persistent tension between local communities and military forces in this small community, around 18 kilometers from Yambio town in Western Equatoria. The area hosts members of the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) who have also served with the East African Regional Force in neighboring…

The United Nations has condemned two consecutive days of deadly attacks on peacekeepers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), amid rising hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. Two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed on Monday, and two more were injured, in an explosion that hit a UNIFIL logistics convoy, destroying their vehicle. The incident took place near Bani Hayyan in southern Lebanon a day after…

On the sidelines of the celebration of International Women’s Day, MONUSCO stepped up its activities across Ituri province to strengthen women’s participation in peace efforts, raise awareness about their rights, and encourage reporting of the violence they are often subjected to. From Djugu to Komanda, including Fataki, Tchabi, Bunia, and Gina, the various components of the Mission—civilian, police, and military—conducted community-based…

On the sidelines of the celebration of International Women’s Day, a public “ Okapi Service” program was organized on Tuesday, March 24, by MONUSCO’s Public Information Division in collaboration with “Balobaki Check” to discuss feminism and disinformation. Among the guests were feminist activists, representatives of women’s organizations, and journalists. The audience included students, journalists, and political actors. During this interactive…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for accountability after a peacekeeper was killed in Lebanon on Sunday amid hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The blue helmet from Indonesia served with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon ( UNIFIL), which said that he was killed when a projectile exploded at its position near Adchit Al Qusayr, located in the south of the country. Another peacekeeper was seriously injured and remains in hospital…

Amman, 29 March 2026 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, expressed grave concern over Ansar Allah’s recent decision to engage in the regional war by launching military attacks against Israel. "This escalatory action risks drawing Yemen into the regional war, which would only make the conflict in Yemen harder to resolve, deepen its economic consequences, and prolong the suffering of civilians," Grundberg said. He stressed that no…

The Technical Committee on Gender Equality met on 27 March 2026 with the Cyprus Women Bicommunal Coalition

As part of UNIFIL’s support to people affected by the latest escalation of violence, peacekeepers are constantly supporting humanitarian relief for local communities still present along the Blue Line. In the past week, 20 peacekeepers donated blood to help treat patients affected by the violence. The donation was made by peacekeepers deployed to the mission’s Sector East headquarters, in response to a request from Marjayoun Public Hospital, which…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally USG DiCarlo reiterates call for full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine Briefing the Security Council on 23 March, Under-Secretary-General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo said that over four years since the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine - nearly 1500 days of death, destruction and despair – the violence was worse than ever.…

Juba - “His absence in our lives is immeasurable as is his continued presence that will always inform the way that we move through the world.” The enormous loss of Nicholas Haysom has resonated around the world but is felt most keenly by those closest to him. Rebecca Haysom perfectly captured the essence of her father who passed away last week, after serving as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations…