United Nations Police

@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar met with newly elected Chair of the Strategic Police Advisory Group (SPAG), Col. Saeed Aldhaheri of 🇦🇪, to discuss strengthening cooperation between SPAG and the @UNPOL Division, advancing joint efforts in supporting priorities in @UNPeacekeeping

On 12/3, in #Bangui, the Acting head of @UNPOL #MINUSCA, C.G. Amadou. F, received a delegation from the Peace Missions Support Section in New York, led by Mr Anthony G. LICHTBUER,head of that section.They discussed the adaptation& transition of mandates, from vision to results.

On #IWD2026, female officers from the National Police Service and @UNPOL led a colorful parade at the Youth Union Centre in Wau 🇸🇸, #SouthSudan. The highlight: a culture performance by persons living with disabilities. For many women traders, the event also offered a chance to showcase businesses that contribute to their economic livelihoods. #A4P #InvestInPeace #ForAllWomenAndGirls

.@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar welcomed new @rcmpgrcpolice Asst. Commr. of Specialized Policing Services Bonnie Ferguson, Operations Advisor Neil Vaid and @CanadaUN Police Adviser Ch. Supt. Christopher deGale to discuss operational and safety challenges in Haiti, Gaza & Ukraine.

.@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar participated as a keynote speaker at an event organized by the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates on the margins of the Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW70) about women police leaders advancing peace, protection & partnership. #A4P

On the occasion of International Women's Day, @UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar chaired a town hall with all Headquarters and field personnel to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions and impact of women serving with the United Nations Police. #IWD2026

Today and every day, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women to @UNPOL and the people we serve. More women in policing is more effective policing. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar welcomed Brig. Gen. Paul Vera Delzo, the new Military Advisor, joinly with Amb. Juan Pablo Vegas, a.i. Chargé d’Affaires of 🇵🇪, and highlighted the commitment and cooperation between @UNPeacekeeping and 🇵🇪 in advancing international peace & security

@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar welcomed Mr. Sami Ryhänen 🇫🇮, newly appointed Team Leader at the @chief_spc of the Police Division in Brindisi. We look forward to his contribution to strengthen #UNPOL support to @UNPeacekeeping

The joint assessment team comprising crime analysis and IT experts briefed @unmissmedia Police Commissioner Meinolf Schlotmann about its ongoing work to develop a police-specific module within the Unite Aware platform that addresses the needs of @UNPOL in South Sudan.

L’@UNPOL #MINUSCA soutient l'organisation du test de présélection des officiers de police judiciaire (OPJ) en #RCA🇨🇫 depuis hier. Ces épreuves ont lieu dans les villes de : Bangui, Berbérati, Bossangoa, Bangassou, Bouar, Bambari et Sibut, afin de recruter de bons enquêteurs.

Since yesterday,@UNPOL #MINUSCA has been supporting the organisation of pre-selection tests for judicial police officers (OPJs) in the 🇨🇫CAR.The tests are taking place in Bangui,Berbérati,Bossangoa, Bangassou,Bouar, Bambari&Sibut, with the aim of recruiting skilled investigators.

During a three-day patrol to Torit, #SouthSudan 🇸🇸, @UNPOL officers serving with #UNMISS discussed security and humanitarian needs with local communities. They were accompanied by peacekeepers from #Rwanda 🇷🇼 on this visit, which aimed to boost protection of civilians by deterring conflict and crime. #A4P #InvestInPeace

Crime analysis and IT experts from New York and Brindisi joined @unmissmedia @UNPOL to assess requirements for the development of a police-specific module within the Unite Aware platform to enhance case management, results and impact. #LeveragingTechnology

.@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar met Ms. Xiaohong Li, new Representative of the @UNODC New York Liaison Office. We look forward to working together to advance our shared priorities, including through the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Policing. #PoliceCooperation

.@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar welcomed Brig. Gen. Yakhya Diop, new Chief of Staff in the #UN Office of Military Affairs. We look forward to working side-by-side to strengthen police-military cooperation in support of safer, more effective @UNPeacekeeping.

As cyclical violence continues to cause immense harm to civilians in #SouthSudan 🇸🇸, #UNMISS #UNPOL officers engaged with 96 participants at an event in Rumbek to strengthen trust and collaboration between communities and police. #A4P #InvestInPeace

Following rising tensions around the displacement camp in Bentiu, #SouthSudan 🇸🇸, #UNPOL officers serving with #UNMISS engaged with community members to better understand their security concerns and strengthen their capacity to protect themselves. #A4P #InvestInPeace

@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar visited the Standing Police Capacity (SPC) in Brindisi 🇮🇹, where he met with the management team and held a townhall with SPC staff. He briefed colleagues on the implementation of the #UN80 initiatives and provided guidance on priorities for 2026

@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar met with Marco Minicucci, Deputy Commanding General of the Carabinieri Corps, to discuss strengthened cooperation in capacity-building and Italy’s valued contribution to United Nations Police peace operations. 🇺🇳🇮🇹 @UNPeacekeeping #A4P #Partnerships