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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently held a workshop for new parliamentarians on strengthening anti-corruption oversight. UNMISS

Briefing reporters virtually from Kabul, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov said current economic shocks “are the primary drivers” of humanitarian needs in the country. UNIFEED

Speaking at a workshop hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Deputy Chief Guang Cong said, the Revitalized Agreement Roadmap is not “a guarantee of peace implementation” but “consistent efforts and continued progress” on the revised benchmarks “are essential.” UNMISS

Somalis’ democratic rights in the spotlight of public discussions supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. UNSOM

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting initiatives to prepare and educate women parliamentarians on their new roles in the country’s future. UNMISS

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, said he has encouraged key actors in the political, economic, and security spheres "to engage in dialogue with each other inside Libya, which would send a clear message to the population that they are serious about resolving their differences." UNIFEED

The United Nations Peacekeeping Chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, told the Security Council that current challenges to global peace, security and development, “will increasingly call for unique and specific policing responses.” UNIFEED

As Under-Secretary-General for United Nations Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the Secretary-General’s Chef de Cabinet, Courtenay Rattray, conclude their visit to South Sudan, Lacroix said, “you cannot build a durable peace if you don’t involve women.” UNMISS

As South Sudan grapples with continued conflict, rising humanitarian needs and a peace process that needs all parties to demonstrate renewed political will, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix travelled to Bor, Jonglei state, an area where communities have been severely impacted by intercommunal violence, flooding, and cattle raids. UNMISS

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, arrived in South Sudan for a four-day tour, weeks after an agreement was signed by all signatories on a roadmap to push forward outstanding benchmarks contained within the 2018 peace deal. UNMISS