News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - After years of conflict, millions of South Sudanese have been displaced and left in despair. However, hope for a brighter future is emerging as the citizens of the world’s youngest country look forward to participating in their first democratic elections. Engaging in democratic…

JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - The challenges facing the people of Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Areas are immense. But so is their determination to end the persistent cycle of cattle raiding, abductions, and sexual violence that plague this region of South Sudan. “Children should not…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - Villagers living in the remote rural area of Kapoeta East County live in constant fear of the fighting that rages around them. Caught in the catastrophic crossfire of violence between the Toposa from Eastern Equatoria and Murle from the Nalimochoma and Meuna cattle camps in…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Residents across Tambura have been plagued by insecurity for years, losing their lives, their homes, and livelihoods during sudden surges in violence. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) is committed to protecting civilians through rapid, robust peacekeeping…

JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - A National Accountability conference, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has concluded with political leaders signing a joint communique and action plan to prevent intercommunal conflict and strengthen rule of law in the troubled Jonglei and Greater…

JUBA - “Community Conversations is one of the critical pillars for bridging the gap and bringing everyone together for diverse views to be heard, understood and appreciated.” Speaking at the launch of a new platform promoting grassroots engagement on the key issues confronting South Sudan, the…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Every day, more than 100 children arrive at Raja Hospital suffering from diarrhea, malaria, and pneumonia. The treatment options are limited due to a dire shortage of essential medications in the Western Bahr El Ghazal region of South Sudan. Over 300 kilometers from the…

RENK/JUBA, 30 January 2024 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting the Judiciary of South Sudan and the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to deploy the first Mobile Court to Renk Town from 30 Jan to 22 February 2025. The Mobile Court will try 52 serious cases…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Sergeant Emmanual Abdala has served in South Sudan’s prison service for more than two decades. But throughout his long career he has never had access training to assist his professional development. That changed this week when Sergeant Abdala and 39 of his colleagues, nine of…

WAU - As an economic crisis grips the country and the impact of extraordinary flooding lingers, communities across South Sudan are suffering from a lack of food and other essential goods as well as skyrocketing prices for what little is available. Among the hardest hit are inmates serving time in…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in Eastern Equatoria state. Most recently on 31 January, armed conflict between pastoralists and settled communities in and around Magwi county has reportedly…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - "Today, I truly feel like a South Sudanese citizen—I have received a plot of land where my family and I can finally resettle" said Collet Albino Alajahu. Overflowing with joy, she added, "Jur River County is now my new home.” Collet was among over 30,000 people displaced in…