Faisal Shahkar

Official account of the @UN Police Adviser & Director of @UNPOL | Officer in Charge of the Office for Mine Action and Police (OMAP) | @UNPeacekeeping

[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

Peace is built through trust, dialogue, & daily engagement.

In Cyprus, @UNPOL at #UNFICYP work with communities across the buffer zone to prevent tensions, support civilian activities & maintain stability.

Latest @UN_Cyprus #BlueBeret ⬇️
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#Police4Peace

[Jean-Pierre Lacroix @Lacroix_UN]

I am deeply saddened by the death of two Ethiopian peacekeepers following Monday's attack on a joint @unmissmedia patrol in Jonglei State, #SouthSudan.

My heartfelt condolences to their families and the Government of #Ethiopia.

Wishing all injured a swift and full recovery.

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

Productive discussions with the Korean National Police Agency on expanding our partnership, resuming Korean police deployments and increasing women’s participation in @UNPeacekeeping.

Strong police cooperation is essential to advancing peace and security.

#InvestInPeace

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I condemn in the strongest terms the ambush on an @unmissmedia patrol in the Jonglei State of South Sudan by unidentified armed individuals.

Two Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed in the attack, while seven others were injured.

I express my deep condolences to the families & loved ones of the fallen, and to the people & government of Ethiopia. I wish a swift & full recovery to all those injured.

Attacks against @UN peacekeepers are grave violations of international humanitarian law & may amount to war crimes.

The UN stands with the victims & their families during this profoundly difficult time.

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

Training keeps UN Police ready for evolving challenges.

Honoured to open the @UNPOL Training of Trainers Certification Course at Korean National Police University, bringing together 24 participants from 14 Member States to strengthen preparedness for @UNPeacekeeping.

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

Closing a workshop on Peacekeeper Security in 🇳🇱, I stressed that implementation is key.

Across the UN security architecture, @UNPOL, military & @UNMAS must better address threats including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) & Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

Protecting civilians is at the heart of @UNPOL's work.

From early warning & community engagement to patrols, physical protection & strengthening national police institutions, UN Police help prevent, deter & respond to threats against civilians.

#InvestInPeace #Police4Peace

[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

Supporting safer communities through @UNPOL at #UMMISS

Across 🇸🇸, UN Police are strengthening protection for survivors of #SGBV & conflict-related sexual violence through community outreach, police mentoring, survivor-centred investigations & stronger referral pathways.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Serving others has become more dangerous than ever.

More than 1,000 humanitarians have been killed in the last 3 years.

Humanitarian workers stand up for people in need.

We must stand up for them.

We must #ActForHumanity.

Now.

#WorldHumanitarianDay

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, I pay tribute to @UNPOL serving in some of the world’s most challenging environments, protecting people and advancing peace.

I also honour colleagues we have lost in the line of duty. Their service and sacrifice will live on. #ActForHumanity

[MONUSCO @MONUSCO]

En #Ituri, 34 étudiants de l’Université de Bunia ont été sensibilisés par la Police nationale congolaise, avec l’appui d’@UNPOL, sur leurs droits et les mécanismes de dénonciation des violences sexuelles et basées sur le genre.

#MONUSCO #VBG

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

Pleased to welcome Gissel Sosa as Chief of the Mission Management and Support Section.

Her leadership and experience will strengthen support to our field missions, advance operational priorities and help @UNPOL deliver effectively for the communities we work with.

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

Pacific-led policing initiatives strengthen regional peace & security.

In Australia, @Lacroix_UN & Lt Gen Cheryl Pearce & I worked to engage leaders, academia & civil society, & support training for officers from 11 Pacific nations & Timor-Leste preparing for @UNPOL service.

[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

In Berberati, 🇨🇫, 140 Senegalese @UNPOL were awarded the UN Medal for their service with #MINUSCA.

They support communities by contributing to efforts to secure the electoral process, escorting electoral materials & conducting joint patrols with national security forces.

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

At Blackrock Camp last week, I joined @Lacroix_UN and Fijian officials in recognizing the vital contribution of 🇫🇯 #Fiji’s police to @UNPeacekeeping.

For 50 years, Fijian officers have helped protect communities, build trust and advance peace through UN operations.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

On #YouthDay we celebrate the creativity & leadership of young people everywhere.

By working with them as equal partners, we can use their energy & expertise to tackle some of the defining crises of our time.

Together, let's build a future where every generation can thrive.

[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

Police are often among the first responders to climate-related crises.

In #SouthSudan 🇸🇸, @UNPOL are strengthening police capacity to understand how climate impacts can fuel tensions, so they can better support prevention efforts & community engagement.
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[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

Community-oriented policing helps prevent violence by strengthening trust, cooperation, & information-sharing.

In Juba, #SouthSudan 🇸🇸, @UNPOL peacekeepers at @UNMISS from #Nepal 🇳🇵 and #Rwanda 🇷🇼 are patrolling to help protect vulnerable communities & build confidence.

[Faisal Shahkar @UNPOL_Chief]

Strong @UN peacekeeping depends on police officers who are ready to serve effectively from day one.

Pleased to see 54 candidates, including 21 women, from across the Pacific & Timor-Leste undertaking pre-deployment assessment & job-specific training in Brisbane with #Australia.

[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

International police cooperation is strengthened by the service of officers from many Member States.

During her visit to #UNFICYP, 🇵🇹 Portugal’s Ambassador to Cyprus met Portuguese @UNPOL officers serving for peace on the island.

#InvestInPeace