South Sudan: UN reinforces peacekeeping presence in Pibor town amid violence
UN News Centre – 16 May 2013
Additional United Nations peacekeepers are on alert to protect civilians in the town of Pibor in South Sudan’s Jonglei state where the situation remains tense amid recent violence, looting and displacement, the Secretary-General’s spokesperson today said.
Ban welcomes release of peacekeepers detained in Golan, appreciates assistance of Qatar, others
UN News Centre – 12 May 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the safe release of the four United Nations peacekeepers captured last week while on patrol in the Golan Heights.
Ban recommends adjustment in UN mission in Guinea-Bissau to help restore order, stability
UN News Centre – 09 May 2013
The mandate of the United Nations political mission in Guinea-Bissau should be adjusted to support a two-phase process towards full restoration of constitutional order and medium-term stability in the country, which last year faced a military coup, according to a report by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presented to the Security Council today.
Security Council condemns Abyei killing of tribal chief, UN peacekeeper
UN News Centre – 06 May 2013
The Security Council has strongly condemned the attack on a United Nations convoy in Abyei, during which a top tribal chief and a peacekeeper from the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) were killed amid growing ethnic tensions.
Ban ‘strongly condemns’ killings of top tribal chief, UN peacekeeper in Abyei
UN News Centre – 05 May 2013
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for calm in Abyei, an area contested by Sudan and South Sudan, following the killing of a top tribal chief and a UN peacekeeper from the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), as tensions in the area reportedly remain high today.
Security Council unanimously approves new UN peacekeeping mission in Mali
UN News Centre – 25 April 2013
The Security Council today approved a 12,600-strong United Nations peacekeeping operation to take over from the African-led mission in Mali on 1 July and authorized the blue helmets “to use all necessary means” to carry out security-related stabilization tasks, protect civilians, UN staff and cultural artefacts, and create the conditions for the provision of humanitarian aid.
Mandate of UN mission in Western Sahara extended for one more year
UN News Centre – 25 April 2013
The Security Council today extended for another year the mandate of the United Nations mission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Western Sahara and organizing a referendum on self-determination for the people of the territory.
Security Council unanimously approves new UN peacekeeping mission in Mali
UN News Centre – 25 April 2013
The Security Council today approved a 12,600-strong United Nations peacekeeping operation to take over from the African-led mission in Mali on 1 July and authorized the blue helmets “to use all necessary means” to carry out security-related stabilization tasks, protect civilians, UN staff and cultural artefacts, and create the conditions for the provision of humanitarian aid.
Darfur: UN condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers protecting civilians in Muhajeria
UN News Centre – 19 April 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur are calling on authorities in Sudan to find attackers who killed at least one blue helmet earlier today in what is considered a war crime under international law.
Joint UN-AU mission in Darfur condemns arrest of internally displaced persons
25 March 2013
The joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur today condemned the arrest of dozens of internally displaced persons (IDPs) by an unidentified armed group while they were en route to a national conference.
UN officials welcome surrender of wanted Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda
UN News Centre – 19 March 2013
United Nations officials today welcomed the surrender of rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda, who is wanted by an international court for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including recruiting children, murder and rape.
Mali: UN force possible in July, senior peacekeeping official says
16 March 2013
The United Nations could have a peacekeeping operation in place in Mali this July, with approval from the Malian Government and the Security Council, a senior United Nations official today said wrapping up his week-long visit to Mali.
Security Council strongly endorses ‘multidimensional approach’ to UN peacekeeping
21 January 2013
The United Nations Security Council today endorsed an approach to peacekeeping that focuses more sharply on laying the groundwork for lasting stability in conflict-plagued countries, in the midst of a day-long meeting opened by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Six UN peacekeepers and interpreter wounded in ambush in eastern DR Congo
17 October 2012
Six United Nations peacekeepers and a local interpreter were wounded in a “cowardly” overnight ambush in the strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Mission in the African nation reported today.
UN-AU peacekeeping mission deeply concerned over violence in North Darfur
06 August 2012
The United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur today voiced its deep concern over recent violence and attacks on civilians in and around the town of Kutum, in the Sudanese state of North Darfur.
Head of UN peacekeeping discusses cooperation with senior official of West African bloc
18 April 2012
The United Nations top peacekeeping official had discussions with a senior official of the sub-regional bloc of West African States on issues of mutual interest between the two organizations, including how to better work together, during a visit to the region this week.
Côte d’Ivoire: UN peacekeeping chief discusses security situation with premier
16 April 2012
The head of United Nations peacekeeping met today with the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire during a visit to the West African country aimed at familiarizing himself with the remaining security requirements a year after the end of the post-election violence.
On regional tour, Ban salutes Indonesia’s commitment to UN peacekeeping
20 March 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today hailed Indonesia’s regular contribution of troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions as a remarkable expression of international solidarity on peace and security, noting that the country’s president is himself a former blue helmet.
Dozens killed in latest round of ethnic violence in South Sudan – UN mission
06 December 2011
The United Nations peacekeeping operation in South Sudan is probing another spasm of ethnic violence in the new country that has reportedly killed dozens of villagers and displaced many more.
Citing value for money, Ban urges generous support for UN Peacebuilding Fund
22 November 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for continued backing and financial support for the United Nations fund that helps countries emerging from conflict to build lasting peace, stressing the timely and effective assistance delivered to several nations already.