BENTIU – Despite the searing heat, rising floodwaters, and insecurity that plagues residents in Bentiu, United Nations Police Officer, Wafaa Assri Sameeh Al-Goussous, remains serene. Whether on patrol, mentoring national police officers, or engaging with communities, her calm approach helps strengthen trust between law enforcement and civilians. With 13 years of experience as a police officer in Jordan, Wafaa’s career has spanned a wide range of…

UNITY – In her 38 years, Elizabeth Nyayan Gatwech Pur has lived many lives. First as a refugee, fleeing the war in South Sudan. Then as a teen mother. Next was a job as a humanitarian. And today as a Protection, Transition and Reintegration Officer serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission. Elizabeth exemplifies the resilience and leadership that women and girls across South Sudan aspire to. Born in Akobo County, Elizabeth’s childhood…

Mr. Swan succeeds Ms. Bintou Keita of Guinea, to whom the Secretary-General expresses his gratitude for her work at MONUSCO.

Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo's remarks to the Security Council on Energy, Critical Minerals and Security New York, 5 March 2026 Mr. President, I thank the United States for convening this meeting on an issue of tremendous importance. Critical minerals are among the main drivers of the 21 st century economy. Countless things we take for granted – smartphones, electric vehicles, and cutting-edge medical technologies – would not be…

UNISFA has reinforced protection measures in south-eastern Abyei following the recent attack in Abiemnhom, in South Sudan, located about eight kilometers away from Abyei. The attack displaced hundreds of civilians, mostly women and children, who have fled into Abyei, and has heightened tensions in the area. UNISFA peacekeepers immediately deployed to protect civilians and have intensified patrols. The mission is closely coordinating with Abyei…

Amman, 5 March 2026 – Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has been actively engaging with Yemeni, regional and international actors, expressing his deep concern about the recent military escalation in the Middle East and underscoring the need to protect Yemen from being dragged into another cycle of regional confrontation. Grundberg calls for maximum restraint, and warns against any actions that would undermine Yemen’s prospects for peace…

WARRAP – “It was simple. We fell in love, started dating, and decided to get married.” But what began like a dream for 30-year-old Sarah* soon turned into a nightmare. In 2021, she met her current husband with whom she would soon share a home and children. Not long after, the beatings started. “In the beginning, everything was perfect. The problems started with my in-laws coming by unannounced and accusing me of things I would never do,” she…

A delegation from different components of the UN mission, dispatched to Amee from March 2 to 5, 2026, confirms that calm still prevails.

JONGLEI – In Ayod town, Jonglei state, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. Some 25,000 internally displaced people from Pankor village have flocked here in the hope of safety and support. This follows an upsurge of violence on 21 February in Pankor which has led to the deaths of at least 16 civilians, including women and children, according to Ayod County Commissioner James Chuol Jiek. Commissioner Jiek was speaking to a team from the United…

"I am proud that UNTSO could always adapt and deliver, thus reconfirming its relevance to international peacekeeping and the implementation of the mandate." (M.G. Gauchat) M.G. Gauchat served as Head of Mission and Chief of Staff from November 2021 to February 2026 after having served the Mission under several roles - Military Observer in the Golan (2000), Chief Liaison Officer in Egypt (2000), and Deputy COS (2011-2013). As Head of Mission…