Pakistani Independence Day celebrated in Ed Damazin
Distribution of footballs, sweets and school stationery marked the Pakistani Contingent's celebration of the 63 rd anniversary of Pakistan's Independence Day on 14 August in Ed Damazin, Blue Nile State. Celebrations started on 13 August with the Damazin Kindergarten School's band playing welcome…
Just two tents
Col. Ashraf Ouf served as chief military personnel officer at UNMIS for nearly three years. Prior to arriving in Sudan in August 2006, the Egyptian army officer had completed two stints with a UN peacekeeping mission in Angola. Before recently returning to his native country, Col. Ouf spoke with the…
Fire sparks fuel shortage in Yambio
A fire consumed a tanker truck and three containers on 22 August in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, cutting petrol supplies and pushing up area fuel prices. The tanker at Kenyan-owned HASS petroleum station was transferring 30,000 litres of petrol into a container when the generator overheated and…
Commissioners’ forum focuses on guns, health, education
Forceful disarmament was urgently needed to remove civilian guns and restore security in Juba, Lainya and Terekeka counties, Central Equatoria State Governor Clement Wani said recently in Kajokeji. Stressing that security was the "backbone of all states", Mr. Wani said the area's future was…
- Press Releases
11 September - UN raises new concerns about increasing LRA attacks in Southern Sudan
(11 September 2009, Juba) The United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Ms. Ameerah Haq, has expressed grave concern about the increasing number of deaths due to the escalating attacks by rebels of the Lord's…
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23 August - food security situation in southern Sudan
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DDR awareness forum held in Rumbek
In preparing local communities to receive several thousand demobilized ex-combatants, a sensitization forum for area leaders was organized in Rumbek by the Southern Sudan DDR Commission on 11 September. The Lakes State Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) exercise, which will begin 5…
A calm oasis
Entering a small, deep blue room with comfortable couches and a large painting of the same colour at the Rashid Diab Arts Centre in Khartoum, one cannot help but feel serenity and calm. "Just sit down here for two to three minutes without talking," said general supervisor Shihab Abbas, "you will…
22 September - UNMIS strongly condemns the attack on the residents of Duk Padiet village
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) strongly condemns the attack on the residents of Duk Padiet village in Jonglei State that took place on the morning of Sunday, September 20. This latest loss of life comes on the heels of a similar attack on residents of the village of Wernyol in August…
Open air classes
Every weekday just after sunrise, Daniel James heads out for a four-mile trek to arrive on time at Ikpiro Primary School on the outskirts of Yambio, Western Equatoria State. The 10-year-old boy then joins 161 students of various ages sitting on rough stones peering at a blackboard hanging on a tree…
UNMIS 17th Sector Commanders’ Conference concludes in Wau
The military sector commanders of the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) held their 17 th conference at Sector II headquarters in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital of Wau on 16 and 17 September. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan Ashraf Qazi and the UNMIS…
Students celebrate disarmament on International Day of Peace
A sketch on disarmament stole the show by Sudanese students, who joined their counterparts from Liberia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States in celebrating International Day of Peace on 18 September. The theme of this year's event, 'Disarm Now for a Better World', resonated in…