In response to increasing insecurity in Duk County, Jonglei, UNMISS facilitated a training on protection of civilians for local authorities and security services.
UNMISS delivers critical training on civilian protection in conflict hotspot
JONGLEI – As the security and economic situation deteriorates across South Sudan, residents of Duk County in Jonglei are among the many communities experiencing a surge in road ambushes, abductions, cattle raids, and revenge…
In Kuajok, Warrap State, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), civil society organizations, and the State High Elections Committee came together for an UNMISS UNPOL facilitated workshop on electoral security.
Police officers empowered to protect women and votes during UNMISS election training in Warrap
KUAJOK - As South Sudan edges closer to its first democratic elections, a quiet but significant shift is taking place within the country’s security sector. In Kuajok, the headquarters of Warrap State, more than 25…
Rapid response by UN peacekeepers saves lives in conflict-affected Maper
LAKES STATE – Gunshots, screams and chaos. What started as a peaceful night soon became a nightmare for residents of a cattle camp in Maper, Lakes State. Jolted awake by armed youth storming the camp in the middle of the…
UNMISS South Korean peacekeepers, in collaboration with Dr. John Garang Memorial University in Bor are helping to transform the agricultural sector in South Sudan by integrating new cutting-edge technology and machinery with traditional knowledge.
South Korean peacekeepers help transform the agricultural sector to combat food insecurity in Jonglei
JONGLEI – Around 95 percent of South Sudan’s population depends on farming, cattle-keeping or fishing for survival. Yet, the country is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian situations, with more than 7.7 million…
An UNMISS workshop in Bor empowered women's associations to lead and participate in gender-responsive constitution-making and electoral processes.
Women in Bor poised to play crucial role in shaping political processes and fostering an equitable future
JONGLEI - As South Sudan approaches its first democratic elections, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting all efforts to ensure the preparations and processes are inclusive of all voices. As part of…
An UNMISS workshop on security during electoral processes in Western Equatoria concluded with a commitment to establish a state-wide taskforce.
A taskforce to strengthen electoral security and ensure inclusive voting is launched in Yambio
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Despite repeated delays to the holding of South Sudan’s first democratic elections, efforts to prepare the country for this historic opportunity continue. In Yambio, a four-day workshop to strengthen…
United Nations and partners facilitate safe return home for families displaced from Hai Matar
MALAKAL - When civil war erupted in 2013, the residents of Hai Matar village were forced to flee their homes and seek sanctuary in a United Nations Protection of Civilians site in Malakal, Upper Nile. After twelve years of…
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The Secretary-General Remarks to Media Stakeout on Gaza
I welcome the announcement last night of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Donald J. Trump. And I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United…
How a Community-Built Clinic Became a Beacon of Hope for Mothers in Gogrial East
WARRAP - In Lietnhom, mothers used to walk for hours—sometimes days—to reach a clinic. Some didn’t make it. Others delivered on roadsides, under trees, or in overcrowded rooms without power or privacy. But now, in the county…
Veterinary Campaign Provides a Lifeline for Farmers in Tonj
KUAJOK - In the village of Tim Thok, when animals fall sick, families worry. Not just because a cow might stop giving milk, but because a child might not go to school, or a family might lose its only income. Here, cattle and…
South Korean peacekeepers donate speedboat to bolster emergency response to flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei
JONGLEI - During last year’s rainy season, more than 150,000 people were forced to flee their homes as catastrophic flooding submerged entire villages in Jonglei, South Sudan. Many were stranded for months without food, clean…
New infrastructure handed over to assist election preparations in Central Equatoria
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - As South Sudan prepares for its first elections as a sovereign state, the United Nations peacekeeping mission, United Nations Development Programme, and other partners are helping to build the…