In Greater Tonj, Warrap State, UNMISS, UNDP, and partners have collaborated on a circuit court project funded by the South Sudan Multi-partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF) to combat violence and deliver justice. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
Multi-partner circuit court project boosts access to justice in Greater Tonj
WARRAP – The recent four-week deployment of Kuajok’s High Court President to run the circuit court established in Tonj South has given the justice system in the area a much-needed fillip. Approximately 60 cases, some of them…
AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS urge consensus-driven decision-making, communication on peace and electoral processes in South Sudan
JUBA: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) congratulate the Republic of South Sudan on its 13 th…
Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, livestock owners in Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on raising healthy animals. Photo by Ludanga Jimmy/UNMISS.
Free veterinary camp in Wau offers relief to beasts and livestock owners alike
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- "Livestock play a crucial role in our lives. Our animals provide the means to feed our families and educate our children," says Mary Mayen Dut, from Marial Ajidth of Marial Bai in Jur County. She and…
Wau residents and peacekeepers enthusiastically took part in a "Run for Peace" initiative organized by UNMISS in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
Peacekeepers and Wau citizens unite in a run for peace and unity
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Residents, dignitaries, and peacekeepers joyfully and recently participated in a "Run for Peace" event in Wau, undertaken under the theme "Let's celebrate unity, peace, and diversity”, making it clear…
Community-based militias take heavy toll on civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Widespread attacks against civilians persist across South Sudan, driven primarily by subnational armed violence involving community-based militias and/or civil defense groups, according to the latest quarterly brief by…
UNMISS Director of Human Rights Division visits Warrap State to meet diverse stakeholders.
Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Supporting state and local authorities on upholding human rights focus of recent UNMISS visit
WARRAP – “It’s always vital to get firsthand reports about the human rights situation across South Sudan,” said Musa Gassama, Director of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) Human Rights Division. Mr. Gassama…
The new, UNMISS-funded Yubu bridge is a sturdy one. Many, many people can stand on it at the same time. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS
Communities of Tambura celebrate new Yubu bridge funded by UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Local communities in Western Equatoria State’s conflict-prone Tambura County recently celebrated the handover of the newly constructed Yubu bridge funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Ahead of the peak of the rainy season, UNMISS in Bor is collaborating with local authorities in Jonglei State to identify and implement preventive measures to mitigate the consequences of floods expected in large areas of the region. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
UNMISS and Jonglei government work on preventive measures following flood alerts
JONGLEI – In response to a flood alert for the Upper Nile region, including the five counties of Jonglei State, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Jonglei Government met with the Duk County community…
To enhance law enforcement and facilitate the voluntary return of internally displaced persons, a new police station has been built in Himodonge in Torit County.
Yakudu Moses/UNMISS
UNMISS funds new police training centre in Torit County
EASTERN EQUATORIA – With crime on the rise and residents in Torit County feeling unsafe, the recent inauguration of new police facilities in Himodonge was warmly welcomed. “As a community, we believe that this positive…
An UNMISS-funded renovation of Bilual Secondary School in remote Yuai in Jonglei State, aims to enable students to pursue higher education while also reducing the risk of early marriages. Photo by Achol Kur Marial Kur/UNMISS.
UNMISS renovates Bilual Secondary School, creating a better learning environment for all
JONGLEI – While successful learning ultimately depends on the hard work put in by individual students, having access to a properly equipped school is likely to boost one’s motivation to make the significant effort needed to…
A wave of recent child abductions and other crimes prompted UNMISS civilian peacekeepers in Eastern Equatoria to visit Lowoi to get first-hand information and discuss solutions. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
Recent child abductions prompt UNMISS visit to Lowoi to discuss human rights and solutions
EASTERN EQUATORIA – “We are excited to have you here to listen to our concerns. Our children are gradually disappearing as they fall victim to abductions, and we are worried about this troubling trend,” said Loliha Andrew, a…
More than 2,000 students in Warrap’s Kuac East can now enjoy a much-improved Agok Primary School after UNMISS financed a thorough renovation of the premises.
Zejin Yin/UNMISS
UNMISS renovates Agok Primary School to encourage communities to prioritize education
WARRAP – "Today, I feel like the happiest person in the world," said a student at Agok Primary School in Kuac East County, expressing the collective joy of more than 2,000 fellow pupils. Their euphoria was prompted by the…