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Following the official declaration of the 17th Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo on 15 May 2026, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) has rapidly deployed its air assets to assist…

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that escalating drone activity and nearby explosions involving suspected Hezbollah drones and Israeli forces are endangering its personnel and threatening already…

On 30 April 2026, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year, extending its operations until 30 April 2027. The decision…

A new podcast series is exploring the growing link between climate change, conflict and peacebuilding, highlighting how communities on the frontlines are responding to increasingly complex challenges. Produced by the U nited…

A UN peacekeeper has been killed and three others injured after a UNIFIL patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, the mission said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Saturday morning local time as blue helmets were…

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( MONUSCO) has welcomed a new agreement aimed at easing the flow of aid to conflict-affected regions. Following talks in Montreux, Switzerland, the Congolese…

From election support in the Central African Republic to patrols in the disputed Abyei region, UN peacekeepers are operating in increasingly volatile environments – but shrinking resources and new threats, including drone…

In its nearly 80-year history, the relevance of peacekeeping has been questioned repeatedly. In today’s complex conflict environment, UN peacekeeping is being asked to do more with less amid 25% cuts to its global personnel…

Despite successful legislative elections in Kosovo late last year, a “delicate equilibrium” persists as deep divisions remain over the future of the United Nations presence in the region. Peter Due, Special Representative and…

The world marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, reaffirming the essential role mine action plays in securing peace, enabling recovery, and driving sustainable development…

The killing of three UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon in the past two days has highlighted the grave dangers for the 10,000 military personnel who make up the bulk of UNIFIL, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon – and for the…

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…