News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

UPPER NILE – As storm clouds gathered over the skies in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile state in South Sudan, last week, there was an unexpected silver lining. A long-awaited trial was taking place through video conferencing, where the accused—who had been detained since December 2023 on a murder…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - In April 2024, armed criminals from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area carried out brutal attacks on villages in Kauto, Kapoeta East, killing 32 people, injuring 22 others, and abducting 35 children. In the aftermath, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), State…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – “International Youth Day gives us, the younger generation, a platform to express our ideas, achievements, and concerns with our communities and international partners. It's a chance to promote peace through our skills or talents and play a part in actively shaping the future of…

UPPER NILE - The town of Renk, in northern Upper Nile, was a bustling hub for trade between Sudan and South Sudan. But, today, the traffic is mostly people, and it’s all one way. More than 780,000 people have fled the fighting that erupted in Sudan in April 2023, crossing the southern border into…

UPPER NILE - As the giant glowing sun gently hovers over the horizon just before it sets, the Bangladesh Force Marine Unit heads out from its river-side base in Malakal for a final quick patrol. Reaching speeds of 90 kilometers an hour, they race along the fast-moving waterways doing a visual check…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Communities across Western Equatoria have been caught in the crossfire of conflict for far too long. Outbreaks of violence around Tambura in 2021 and, again in April 2024, caused significant loss of life, destruction of properties, and massive displacement of civilians. While…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – The town of Tambura has been through some tough times. Rising tensions and a surge in violence earlier this year created rifts in an area that previously had a long history of peaceful co-existence among diverse communities. Intensive efforts are underway to encourage…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - In Eastern Equatoria, Torit State Prison stands as a symbol of history as well as fresh challenges. Established in 1946, the prison was designed to accommodate 150 inmates but currently 372 people are detained, including women and juveniles. Beyond the high walls, the prison…

JONGLEI – The expected significant rise in the water level of the Nile has heightened the need for immediate awareness and preparedness to protect lives and property, especially in high-risk areas such as communities living by rivers or swamp land. Given the extreme flood alerts for five counties in…

The dusty roads of Tonj East County have long provided a lifeline, connecting communities, fostering trade, and enabling access to vital services. But today, these roads are riddled with fear, and the once vibrant rhythm of life has been replaced by the silence of isolation and the echoes of…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Anyone who does not feel comfortable staying in overcrowded living quarters would be well advised to avoid ending up behind bars in South Sudan. The Wau Central Prison, designed to accommodate 250 people, currently holds 900 women, men and juvenile lawbreakers. In a bid to…

GREATER PIBOR - Severe flooding in South Sudan has forced many to flee their homes, often losing their livelihoods and properties in the process. These devastating effects have caused an urgent need for both humanitarian aid and proactive measures to minimize the impact of more expected downpours…