News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

GREATER PIBOR – The consequences of delayed justice can be dire, sometimes taking the shape of revenge attacks and further crimes being committed. Residents of Pibor and its Greater Administrative Area are familiar with this scenario, as their justice system relies on customary legal practices, with…

JUBA – “Requests for external or international financing for any aspect of South Sudan’s transition need to be backed up with demonstrable proof that national financial resources are being prioritized for long overdue steps,” stated Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and…

WARRAP – Recent intercommunal violence in Tonj North County has claimed at least 20 lives and left dozens of people injured. With access to the conflict zone further complicated by season floods, residents of the area are left virtually isolated from state authorities, humanitarians and peacekeepers…

JUBA – On the eastern bank of the White Nile in Juba lies Gumbo Tawdat. Somewhere in its midst, under a tent protecting them from the elements, some 70 of the neighbourhood’s residents have gathered. They, and there is a fair share of women among them, are there, hoping for answers to their numerous…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Under an ancient mango tree, the unique smell of freshly brewed coffee suffuses the air. It does so alongside the rhythms of local music and the sounds of hundreds of women singing, dancing and rejoicing throughout a rainy sky sunset in Tambura. An evening gathering for a coffee…

JUBA – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is alarmed by reports of a series of violent clashes between armed actors in the greater Juba area of Central Equatoria state, resulting in the deaths of 24 people, including 19 civilians. These interconnected incidents allegedly involved…

JONGLEI – At a recent three-day political forum in Bor, participants pledged to take actions to make sure that citizens feel free to express and share their views on developments in their state and country. The gathering, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in…

RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – In many places across South Sudan, anyone involved in legal proceedings is likely to have a long wait ahead. Courts are few and far between, with judges and other required professionals possibly even harder to find. But now, access to justice in Pariang is set to improve…

JUBA – Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan, as documented by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in its latest quarterly brief. Between April and June 2024, UNMISS recorded 317 incidents affecting at least 1,062 civilians,…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - “We need South Sudan’s leaders to empower women,” says Mary Baril Catherine Demontano, speaking ahead of October, the United Nations’ official month for shining a light on the increasingly important theme of Women, Peace and Security. Mary is a United Nations Police Officer…

JUBA - At nearly 80, Purwor Nyal, with his wooden cane, walks steadily but with heavy steps, burdened by a lifetime of experiencing South Sudan's turbulent past and present. Born in the floodplains of Bentiu, he has witnessed the country's unfulfilled potential and broken promises. Having moved from…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - "Ensuring peace and security is a collective responsibility. Therefore, empowering communities to take an active role in their own safety and security will strengthen their connections with the police to promote the rule of law, accountability, and protection," says Njoki…