Press Releases

This morning, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank south of the Blue Line fired approximately 30 small-calibre bullets toward a UNIFIL position near Kafer Chouba. The bullets hit a sentry post and one penetrated one of the position's living accommodations, probably after ricocheting…

Yesterday, peacekeepers on a planned patrol near Adeisse were warned by locals about a potential danger at a home, and discovered an explosive device connected to a detonating cord. The peacekeepers set up a security cordon and prepared to check another house. Soon after, a drone that had been…

Last night, two possible illuminating flare mortar rounds hit the helipad and main gate of a UN position southwest of Yaroun. Peacekeepers immediately went to shelter for their safety. Fortunately, no one was hurt. UNIFIL sent a stop fire request to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Yet again, we…

Earlier today, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed two Merkava tanks move from an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) position inside Lebanese territory near Sarda further into Lebanon. The peacekeepers requested through liaison channels that the tanks stop their activity. Some time later, one of the tanks fired…

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly human rights brief reveals a concerning security and civilian protection landscape. While there have been reductions in the overall number of conflict-related incidents, concern is increased about some of the most grievous…

TRIPOLI — UNSMIL is deeply concerned with the recent escalatory measures between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State over the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), one of the foundational steps of the political roadmap…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes all mediation efforts by Libyan stakeholders to address the dispute over the constitutional judiciary, including the formation of a mediation committee composed of renowned Libyan legal experts. The committee seeks to present options that…

Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert commenced a visit to Israel. Following the regular cadence of discussions with stakeholders key to the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), the visit will see the Special Coordinator…

Earlier today, peacekeepers on patrol near Kafer Shouba reported fifteen rounds of small arms fire that struck no more than fifty metres away from them. Less than twenty minutes later, peacekeepers in a second patrol in the same area reported approximately 100 rounds of machine-gun fire struck…

Juba - As the new year approaches—a period traditionally associated with reflection and hope—the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for peace to be prioritized amid reports of rising tensions and confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan…