News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

JUBA, 24 December 2024 – More than 90 percent of South Sudanese respondents interviewed during a perception survey commissioned by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed the importance of elections being held and almost all intended to vote. The survey, conducted in April and…

JUBA, 23 December 2024 : The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) acknowledge the progress made by the Government and Parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the…

*Highlights of agreed-upon resolutions follow at the bottom of the page. NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - At the start of a three-day Political Parties’ Forum * in Aweil, a facilitator calls for four volunteers. A quartet of the approximately 80 participants, representing 18 parties, seven civil society…

Note: Find the Human Rights Brief on Violence Affecting Civilians July-September 2024 attached below Juba, 06 January 2025 – Communal violence remains the primary driver of conflict, according to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly brief on violence affecting…

Upper Nile - Racing along the deep and fast-moving waters of the River Nile, Bangladesh’s Force Marine Unit is on a mission to reach communities in remote locations near Malakal where roads are impassable. These 200-strong peacekeeping unit, with its 12 boats, are on the frontlines of the United…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned by reports of clashes between armed forces in Western Equatoria which have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement. UNMISS calls for intervention from the highest levels of Government to prevent further deterioration of the…

JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - Roads are essential for ensuring safe movement of communities, promoting trade and enhancing economic growth as well as enabling people to connect for peacebuilding. In the Jonglei region, the main route between Bor-Pibor-Akobo is a lifeline for residents, as it also enables…

WARRAP – Access to safe drinking water is not just a necessity; it’s a fundamental right that enables families to raise healthy individuals. By investing in new boreholes, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hopes to significantly improve access to clean water at the Twic camp for…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for the immediate restoration of calm following an outbreak of violence which has resulted in an unverified number of casualties and looting of businesses in the capital Juba and other states. The violence has occurred in the aftermath of…

JONGLEI – As an outbreak of cholera continues to run rampant across several states of South Sudan, urgent collective efforts are needed to combat this new crisis which is exacerbating an already dire health situation with persistent gaps in medical care, poor water and sanitation conditions and…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - “Challenging weather frequently affects road conditions, which are essential for connecting communities and delivering humanitarian aid and basic services,” says Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, the Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan, as he…

JONGLEI – In a challenging and remote region, Prophet Dak Kueth stands as a powerful figure committed to advancing the peace process through his deep connections with the people of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Following recent security developments, a team of uniformed and civilian…