News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by clashes in Nassir, Upper Nile, and persistent tensions between organized forces in Western Equatoria that have led to deaths, destruction of property and civilian displacement in both states. On 14-15 February, a series of…

JONGLEI - In South Sudan, certain cultural and traditional attitudes and practices have a severe impact on women’s well-being and their ability to reach their full potential in life. But, in Jonglei State, men are joining forces as champions of women’s rights by creating a new network to lead a…

WARRAP – For nearly six years, residents of Tonj North, a conflict-prone county in the heart of South Sudan’s Warrap state, have lived without access to justice. But now, there is renewed hope among communities, thanks to a new circuit court supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

[NEAR VERBATIM] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to speak here today. Let me start by expressing my deepest gratitude to Amb. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai for his exceptional leadership and dedication as Interim Chair of the RJMEC over the past…

UPPER NILE - In Renk, a town in the far north of South Sudan, a new mobile court has finally brought justice to a place where it has been absent for far too long. Since hearings began on 30 January 2025, the court, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), national and state…

WARRAP - For years, the people of Romich lived in near-complete isolation—no radio, no reliable phone signal, and during the rainy season, no way out. “When it rains, we are completely cut off,” says Mary Nyak, a local resident. “To make a call, we climb trees, hoping to catch a weak signal. But…

[Near Verbatim] A very good afternoon to all of you here in the room and, of course, a very good afternoon to our listeners on Radio Miraya. It’s always good to be with you and meet our media partners here in South Sudan. Today is my last day here and before this I went to Port Sudan, then I came to…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – A three-day forum for mayors and commissioners, led by authorities from South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state concluded with actionable resolutions and recommendations to boost local governance. Supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the workshop aimed…

JONGLEI - County commissioners and local authorities from South Sudan’s Jonglei state recently concluded a three-day forum focused on enhancing their capacity to manage conflict, improve intra-governmental relations, and address myriad challenges facing their communities. The event, supported by the…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterrs welcomed the establishment Monday of the UN Mission for Justice Support in Haiti ( MINUJUSTH), following the closure of its predecessor peacekeeping mission. “MINUJUSTH reflects the commitment of the United Nations to continue supporting the…

The United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) began its mandate today, Monday 16 October. The opening ceremony organized in the afternoon in Port-au-Prince, was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Rodrigue other Government officials, PNH leadership, the…

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