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Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping

Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN Peacekeeping; according to the chief of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Jean-Pierre Lacroix. He was speaking ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed annually on 29 May.

25 May 2017

- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered]

Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict.

25 May 2017

- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 2017

Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.

25 May 2017

Strong partnership between UNPOl and community curbing criminality in Bentiu PoC site

The UNMISS UNPOL and the community in the Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site have strongly united against criminality. This partnership is helping to curb insecurity, as well as enhancing the safety of people living in the country’s largest protection site.

25 May 2017

UNMISS SRSG Briefs UN Security Council on the current Situation in South Sudan – Remarks and Full Video Coverage

Mr. President,Members of the Council,

1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force.

24 May 2017

PEACE AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN JONGLEI AND BOMA STATES

An agreement to cease hostilities has been signed by two warring communities from the Jonglei and Boma regions in South Sudan in an attempt to end ongoing violence, including child abductions and cattle raiding.

24 May 2017

- Unified regional approach on South Sudan conflict is “critical” says United Nations head in country

A coherent and unified regional approach on solving the conflict in South Sudan has been urged by the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (UNMISS) who described it as “critical” in helping to bring an end to fighting.

24 May 2017