In Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, protects thousands of civilians fleeing armed violence. On 27 September, following an outbreak of fighting between…
Today’s world has no shortage of crises. War in Ukraine has returned large-scale interstate conflict to Europe. The Middle East is convulsing with widespread violence and regional escalation. The war in Sudan has produced a…
In a world facing rising conflicts, violence and divisions that are causing great suffering for millions of people, the UN chief on Monday called on world leaders and citizens to invest more in peace. “Achieving peace is not…
The UN Secretary-General appealed on Wednesday for world leaders to invest in peace as violence, division and conflict exacerbate suffering worldwide. António Guterres was speaking during the annual ceremony at the Japanese…
As criminal networks increasingly exploit weak institutions and operate across borders, the UN says no police force can tackle them alone. Each 7 September, the UN marks the International Day of Police Cooperation…
After wide consultation, the Secretary-General releases his report on the review of all forms of UN peace operations , including peacekeeping operations and special political missions. The review calls for a reset in how we…
Supporting the first democratic elections after brutal civil wars in Mozambique and Cambodia. Disarming thousands of child soldiers in Sierra Leone. Helping to secure Namibia’s independence from South Africa. These are some…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned in the "strongest possible terms" Monday's ambush by unidentified armed individuals on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) joint patrol in Jonglei State, South…
From devastating floods in South Sudan to environmental emergencies around the world, climate change is contributing to conflict and instability. Addressing these challenges requires not only concrete action but also…
Two UN peacekeepers have been killed and a total of seven people injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed a patrol in South Sudan’s eastern Jonglei state on Monday. The patrol by the peacekeeping mission in the country…
On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the dedicated workers who provide life-saving aid to millions in need. We also confront an appalling truth: Serving others has become more dangerous than ever. More than a thousand…
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned recent armed group attacks in Warrap state which reportedly left more than 60 civilians dead and 50 others injured. The near simultaneous attacks – which occurred on Sunday…
