News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is gravely concerned by rising abductions, allegedly carried out by the National Salvation Front (NAS) and other armed elements, in the greater Yei region of Central Equatoria state, predominantly impacting Yei River, Morobo and Lainya…

JONGLEI – People living in large parts of South Sudan, already plagued by devastating floods since 2019, are bracing themselves for what might come this year, with weather forecasters warning for the worst. For this reason, a high-level delegation led by the government’s National Task Force and…

WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL – For a country’s judicial system to function properly, its various institutions need suitable infrastructure to perform their duties. The recent refurbishment of the Raja County Court, funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), was undertaken for exactly…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The vibrant rhythms of drums and energetic dancing filled the new classrooms of Gondokoro Primary School as the community came together to celebrate their good fortune after a recent history of educational struggles. “Countless children were being denied the chance to go to…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – Sticking to a varied, balanced diet is important for all of us. For various reasons, this may, however, be easier said than done, not least for women and men behind bars. A kitchen gardening programme in Torit is set to help inmates at the state prison stay healthy. “The fruits…

[Near Verbatim] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Allow me to begin my remarks by congratulating South Sudanese on their 13th Independence Day anniversary. I also wish to honor the country’s martyrs who bravely sacrificed…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – "For far too long, disagreements have divided us, leading to the loss of meaningful connections with dear friends. Taking part in this joyous reunification fills me with gratitude." That was the emotional message from 55-year-old cattle keeper, Keribino Kout, at a peace…

WAU/BENTIU – As dawn breaks over Wau, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, 17 trucks, line otherwise empty streets around the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) field office here. Their destination lies on the other side of some of South Sudan’s most dangerous roads. However, these drivers, who…

LAKES - Captain Prarthana Bhujel has dedicated the last year of her life to protecting and improving the lives of communities across Lakes State in conflict-affected South Sudan. It is an area plagued by humanitarian hardship and persistent intercommunal conflict, which is causing immense suffering…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Inspiring youth innovators illustrated the power of technology to tackle South Sudan’s most pressing challenges at an event to celebrate International Youth Day in Juba. The aim of the event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was to provide the young…

[As Delivered] Mr. President Thank you for the opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan. When I last updated this Council in April, I conveyed the Secretary-General’s assessment that the parties were yet to achieve a ‘critical mass’ of the implementation of key steps necessary for a…

WARRAP - Rampant raiding, revenge killings, and hate speech have ignited a wave of violent clashes in South Sudan's Tonj region, causing immense harm to communities. The surge in intercommunal clashes has recently led to the loss of at least 18 lives and forced over 3,000 people, including women…