News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Juba, 27 Feb 2025: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) are gravely concerned about ongoing tensions in…

Across South Sudan, communities are suffering extreme hardship fueled by persistent conflict, a deteriorating economic situation, lack of infrastructure and development, as well as climate shocks, such as catastrophic flooding. These challenges were among a long list of concerns debated by 80…

UNITY - Since 2021, catastrophic and relentless flooding has destroyed many roads across Unity State in the northern region of South Sudan. The main supply route from Bentiu to Leer is one of those most affected, particularly during the intense and prolonged rainy season, when communities are unable…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The land in Lainya County is rich and fertile, with a long history of successfully producing vast amounts of maize, cassava and other essential food items. Almost half of all households are engaged in farming, harvesting crops and raising livestock. However, the ability of…

UPPER NILE – If there is any truth to the old saying “divided we fall, united we conquer”, the future looks bright for women and girls in Kodok, where their male counterparts also showed up in great numbers to celebrate International Women’s Day and promote gender equality. With some 2,000 people…

***UPDATE FOR EDITORS*** UNMISS confirms that both UN helicopters landed safely in Malakal, Upper Nile state. The two injured crew are currently in a stable situation, receiving medical care. JUBA, 07 March 2025 – A United Nations helicopter conducting an evacuation process in Nasir, in Upper Nile…

KUAJOK – Just before dawn on a February morning, the smell of burning thatch suddenly filled the air. Neighbours immediately rushed to the scene, and yet they arrived too late. Inside what used to be a home, they found the charred remains of a young woman and her children. The horrific sight of this…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent dialogue between the country’s leaders to de-escalate tensions and restore calm. “To prevent a relapse into civil war, the Parties must recommit to the Revitalized Peace Agreement by…

Following reports tonight of the detention of First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, calls on all Parties to exercise restraint and uphold the Revitalized Peace Agreement. “Tonight, the country’s leaders stand on the brink of relapsing into widespread…

UNITY – People in some of the most populated parts of Mayom County can now tune in to Radio Miraya, a broadcaster operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), to stay reliably informed. Local authorities and residents alike hope that the newly installed transmitter will also aid…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – When South Sudan’s national celebration of International Women’s Day took place in Torit, participants highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and access to education to reach gender equality. To reach that goal, many pointed out that women need to occupy more…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – When an apple a day doesn’t keep the doctor away, access to healthcare is vital. At the Naivasha camp for internally displaced persons in Wau, more than 400 people have enjoyed free medical check-ups and treatment for free, courtesy of peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving…