More than 400 internally displaced persons in Wau were keen to get free medical check-ups when Bangladeshi peacekeepers visited their camp. Photos: Jimmy Lambs Ludanga/UNMISS
Jimmy Lambs Ludanga/UNMISS
Internally displaced persons in Wau offered medical examinations and treatment
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…
Sergii Prykhodko from Ukraine was killed in action on 7 March. At a memorial service in Juba, he was given a hero's farewell. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS
Isaac Billy/UNMISS
Courage of fallen hero killed during an attack on UN helicopter in Nasir honored at memorial service
JUBA - “Sergii loved life, and not only his own. That is why he became a rescuer, a great rescuer, and instructor. He saved many lives during his professional path and gave his life saving others. He is in our minds. He is in…
Kong Koc is a community-led peacebuilding project in greater Tonj, supported by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund. Thirty-three motorcycles make up its latest contribution. Photos:
Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS
Conflict-prone Greater Tonj area receives two-wheeled peace and security boost
WARRAP – The three counties making up the greater Tonj region are sadly familiar with intercommunal violence and its dire consequences. A lack of mobility among law enforcement agents and community peacebuilding organs has…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom
Peace partners sound alarm on situation in South Sudan and urge leaders to work together to prevent relapse into war
JUBA - Regional and international peace partners are calling on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent, collective action to de-escalate tensions and prevent a relapse into civil war, which would cause unprecedented suffering…
In January, intercommunal tensions in Kuajok boiled over due to events in neighbouring Sudan. Representatives from the different communities have now met in a bid to reconcile. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Zejin Yin/UNMISS
South Sudanese and Sudanese communities in Kuajok reconcile after January unrest
WARRAP - In the aftermath of recent intercommunal unrest, communities in Kuajok have taken steps to mend damaged relations and reconcile. On 17 January, following reports of South Sudanese civilians being killed in…
In January, intercommunal tensions in Kuajok boiled over due to events in neighbouring Sudan. Representatives from the different communities have now met in a bid to reconcile. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Torit and Magwi residents welcome visiting Radio Miraya crew with open arms and minds
EASTERN EQUATORIA - Radio Miraya, the broadcaster run by the United Nations Mission in #SouthSudan (UNMISS) has devoted, listening fans across the country. When a crew from the station spent a few days in Torit and Magwi…
When given an opportunity to ask UNMISS and RJMEC representatives about the political situation in South Sudan, community members in Tokiman East near Juba grabbed it with both hands. Photos: James Ohisa/UNMISS
James Ohisa/UNMISS
Frustration and confusion as Tokiman East residents discuss status of South Sudan’s peace process
James Sokiri CENTRAL EQUATORIA - In Tokiman East on the outskirts of Juba, residents are frustrated by and worried about the lack of progress made to implement their countries peace agreement. “It is time for our leaders to…
With tensions rising in South Sudan, people in Leer County call on local and national leaders to reach agreements through dialogue for peace to prevail.
Jacob Ruai/UNMISS
Conflict-hardened Leer residents urge country’s leadership to dialogue, resolve differences amicably
UNITY – In volatile Leer County, residents are exceedingly familiar with the devastating consequences of intercommunal fighting. At a point where tensions in parts of South Sudan are rapidly increasing, they know what their…
In preparation for the scheduled arrival of a mobile court in Leer, 20 national police officers have been trained to improve their investigative skills.
Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.
Intensive training of local investigators paves the way for the arrival of a mobile court in Leer County
UNITY – Residents of Leer County are keenly looking forward to catching a rare glimpse of justice in action in their remote part of the country. With a mobile court scheduled to arrive at some point in May, their wait is…
Residents of seven villages in Morobo County made the most of an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions during an outreach event with UNMISS and local leaders.
Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS
Conversations to promote peace: Connecting with communities in Morobo County
In South Sudan, a young country going through a transitional period towards peace and democracy, citizens are bound to have questions and concerns both about national political processes and their everyday challenges. As…
Interview UNMEE Force Commander
Radio UNMEE interviews Major-General Mohammad Taisir Masadeh about his first five months in office as the UNMEE Force Commander.
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On Mine Action Day, UN reaffirms support for a safe and secure Somalia
Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia in the fight against explosive hazards for a safe and secure…