Community leaders, including chiefs, women, youth leaders, and elders, gathered at an UNMISS outreach event to discuss concerns about the security and economic situation as well as steps needed to secure sustainable peace. Photo by James Sokiri/James Ohisa/UNMISS.
Economic hardship and insecurity create challenges for Kasire residents
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Severe economic hardship is driving an increase in crime across South Sudan. For the Kasire community, in the capital Juba, the worsening security situation is creating fear and many sleepless nights. “Two…
UNMISS urges parties to uphold peace deal following escalations in Upper Nile and Western Equatoria
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…
In Bor, a new male-led network promoting positive and progressive masculinity has been established at an UNMISS-supported workshop focused on challenging cultural and traditional attitudes that harm women and promoting gender equality. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
A new network promoting positive and progressive masculinity established at UNMISS-supported workshop in Jonglei
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…
A High Court judge's arrival to Tonj North brings renewed hope and marks the beginning of justice for many, with long-overdue verdicts finally being delivered. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.
Access to justice gets a boost in Tonj North, thanks to multi-partner circuit court
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…
39th RJMEC Plenary Meeting Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS (Near Verbatim)
[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…
An #UNMISS-supported mobile court in Renk convicted 42 offenders of crimes, including murder and rape, while 20 were acquitted or had their cases dismissed. The initiative is helping instill confidence in communities that fair trials are possible, and perpetrators will be held accountable. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.
UNMISS-supported mobile court brings justice to the people of Renk
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…
Residents of Romich lived in near isolation with no reliable phone service, radio and often impassable roads, until UNMISS peacekeepers negotiated their way through armed checkpoints to install a new Radio Miraya transmitter, bringing information and peacebuilding to delighted communities. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
Peace Begins with Access to Information in Romich
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…
Remarks by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations at today’s press conference in Juba
[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…
An UNMISS-supported forum in Central Equatoria focused on the urgent need to enhance local governance by deploying officials, improving human rights training, and addressing gaps in essential services. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS.
Commissioners and mayors discuss strategies to strengthen local governance
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…
Key resolutions at a three-day forum supported by UNMISS in Jonglei, South Sudan, included greater partnerships between state and local authorities to hold peace dialogues among communities; promote relationships of trust among the civilian population and security actors; open civic and political space; and deploy mobile courts as well as strengthen customary courts to improve access to justice. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
Jonglei county commissioners chart path to peace, development, and better governance
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…
The UN flag is raised at the opening ceremony for the new United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). Photo: Logan Abassi/MINUJUSTH
Secretary-General welcomes launch of new UN mission in Haiti
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…
MINUJUSTH BEGINS ITS MANDATE IN HAITI
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…