Gen. Dallaire Visits Rwandan Peacekeepers in South Sudan
According to a Ministry of Defence statement, the purpose of his visit was to see how Rwandan peacekeepers protect people especially children, and stabilize the situation during armed conflicts. Contingent Commander, Lt Col John Muvunyi, reportedly welcomed and briefed Gen. Dallaire on Rwanda peacekeepers activities and challenges in their area of responsibilities. Gen. Dallaire thanked […]
Unamid Organizes Workshop On UNSCR 1325 On Women, Peace and Security in Nyala, South Darfur
On 3 November 2015, UNAMID’s Gender Advisory Unit (GAU), Sector South, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Social Affairs and the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 State Committee, organized a one-day workshop on the UNSCR 1325 Global Open Day 2015 on Women, Peace and Security at Shoumous Hall in Nyala, South Darfur. The […]
Security Council Condemns Attack Against UN Peacekeeping Mission in Central African Republic
The Security Council today strongly condemned the attack against a checkpoint of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which followed an outbreak of violence in a camp for internally displace people in the town of Batangafo, during which one peacekeeper from Cameroon was killed. In a press statement, […]
United Nations Organisation Prepares Security Reinforcement
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) is preparing to send security reinforcement to the Central African Republic to curb insecurity and rising wave of violence in the country before, during and after the announced referendum slated for December 13, 2015 and the legislative and presidential elections planned for December 27, 2015. News agencies cite a UN […]
What the Barge Kidnapping Reveals About the UN in South Sudan
When UN peacekeepers were detained crossing the river in a tense area, the response from UNMISS was slow and uncertain. Last Monday, three barges hired by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) left a UN base in Malakal, Upper Nile state, on the government-controlled east side of the river. The barges carried fuel […]
South Sudan Army, Rebels Agree On Joint Troop Deployment in Capital Juba
South Sudan’s army and rebel forces have agreed to deploy joint military units in the capital, a key stage of a peace deal aimed to end nearly two years of war. Both sides have repeatedly traded blame for breaking an August 26 peace deal, the eighth such agreement. Despite continued fighting, the rivals signed a […]
South Sudan Parties Trade Blame On Deal
South Sudan’s warring parties on Monday accused each other of violating the cease-fire deal which they signed last August, Radio Tamazuj reported. “Since Sunday morning the government army has been bombarding areas under our control south of Malakal,” the radio quoted William Gatjiath, the military spokesman of South Sudan’s major rebel group, as saying. However, […]
South Sudan Parties Sign Transitional Security Arrangement
“We are in a position to work cooperatively to execute the full implementation of the agreement reached.” The Inter-governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) announced Tuesday that the Government of South Sudan (GRSS) and the South People Liberation Movement (SPLM) and SPLM leaders (former detainees) signed a transitional security arrangement in a bid to restore peace […]
Hiding From Horror in the Swamps of South Sudan
Civilians in one of South Sudan’s most desperate regions accuse their government of indiscriminate killings in recent months, forcing thousands to flee to swamp islands for safety where there is little medicine or food. Leer county in war-torn Unity state is the birthplace of South Sudan’s rebel leader Riek Machar, an ethnic Nuer, whose forces […]
Operation Atalanta Warships Train With Seychelles Maritime Forces During Port Visit
On Friday 30 October 2015 Operation Atalanta warships, ESPS Meteoro and HNLMS Groningen, carried out training with the Seychelles Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Police during their port visit to Port Victoria. The busy day of training started with ESPS Meteoro welcoming the Seychelles Air Force on board to practice sea survival techniques following […]
