Deaf learn to vote and sign
Training for deaf people and their families in voting and international sign language began on 22 February in Juba, Central Equatoria State. The training aimed to boost awareness of the electoral process among the state's…
Upper Nile gearing up for elections
Election officials in Upper Nile State are counting on UNMIS to help them distribute key voting materials when they begin to arrive in the state capital of Malakal next month. The Upper Nile State High Committee has…
- Press Conferences
23 February - Countdown to Elections: Working Together for Success
Hosting Chief Electoral Affairs Officer, Ray Kennedy Read the full transcript
IDPs and disadvantaged get footballs
UNMIS handed over 610 footballs for disadvantaged and internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Sudan Football Association (SFA) in Khartoum during a ceremony on 24 February. Chairing the event, Khartoum Legislative Assembly…
UNMIS holds free medical, veterinary camps
In a continuing effort to spread health awareness, UNMIS Pakistani and Indian contingents have held free medical and veterinary camps in various Sudanese states over the past few months. A one-day medical camp conducted by…
GoSS receives $30m water and sanitation grant
When the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signing in 2005, only 27 per cent of Southern Sudanese had access to improved water supply, while 15 per cent had access to basic sanitation. According to Government of…
- Press Conferences
07 February - SRSG Qazi final presser
Hosting the Special Representative of the Secretary-General,Ashraf Qazi Read the full transcript
UN hands over election warehouse in Malakal
Upper Nile State's election logistic warehouse was officially handed over to the State Election High Committee by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Malakal on 26 February. "The warehouse is well-constructed and we thank…
Upper Nile State optimistic about elections
An Upper Nile election official recently expressed optimism that elections in his state would occur as planned, as all necessary preparations were underway. These included plans for polling centre personnel, security…
New playgrounds for Juba’s children
UNMIS and the non-governmental organization Right to Play handed over three renovated playgrounds on 26 February to Gudele West Basic School and Supiri Secondary School in Juba. The renovation was part of an UNMIS Quick…
Bangladeshis donate musical instruments to Juba university
Continuing to support education in the southern capital, the UNMIS Bangladesh Contingent donated musical instruments to the University of Juba College of Arts, Music and Drama on 25 February. In addition to the musical…
UNMIS trains women activists in human rights
In line with the 2010 International Women's Day theme, "Equal rights, equal opportunities: progress for all", UNMIS held a two-day human rights training workshop in Wau during the first week of March. The event brought…