Juba prepared for independence
8 July 2011 – One the eve of Southern Sudan's independence, a top Southern Sudanese official said the people of the region had reached a day they had been struggling for since 1920. "This has been a very expensive and painful exercise, with over 2.5 million people dead." Government of Southern Sudan…
Independence celebrated in Upper Nile and Jonglei
9 July 2011 - Malakal stadium today was filled with thousands of people who had flocked from all corners of Upper Nile State to celebrate the independence of South Sudan. Included in the crowd were youth, women, school children, church officials, military, police, veterans and tribal groups like the…
Northern Bahr El-Ghazal: Independence achieved through determination
9 July 2011 – Thousands of Northern Bahr El- Ghazal State residents gathered to celebrate South Sudan's Independence Day with joy and cheer at Freedom Square in the state capital Aweil. The colorful event attracted government officials, military and police officers as well as representatives from UN…
Around Juba on Independence Day
9 July 2011 - As South Sudanese independence celebrations kicked off in the capital of Juba, heads of state continued arriving at Juba International Airport, where they received a warm welcome by the government and residents of the world's newest nation. Dozens of commercial jets and others with…
South Sudan proclaims its independence
9 July 2011 - In his inaugural speech as the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit today urged South Sudanese to make their cultural and ethnic diversities a source of pride and strength, not conflict. Speaking after he swore an oath as president of Africa's newest state, Mr…
Wau celebrates independence with procession, speeches
9 July - Citizens of Wau, Western Bahr El-Ghazal State, marched from the city's peace playground to the state government general secretariat today in marking the birth of the new Republic of South Sudan. Led by soldiers of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), the procession also included SPLA…
Press conference with SRSG Menkerios on the end of the Mission in Sudan
Hosting Mr. Haile Menkerios, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Sudan.
UNV volunteers on the Roaming Roads Maintenance programme
Stephen Aguuta (Ghana), John Balele (Tanzania), Adnan Hamzie (Sierra Leone), Christophe Kahuongo (Democratic Republic of Congo), Basile Kassahoga (Central African Republic), Apollo Paul (Nigeria) and Peter Tengbeh (Sierra Leone) are the UNV volunteer component of the UNMIS team working on the…
Abraham Makeny – Civil Affairs Officer
Abraham Mabor Makeny is a Sudanese national from Ger Payam, Yirol West County in Lakes State. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Social Sciences from Urbaniana University in Rome Italy. Before travelling overseas, Abraham volunteered extensively with the Diocese of Rumbek, as a teacher…
Catherine Amaniyo - DDR Officer
In support of the national Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programme, an integrated UN DDR Unit has been established, counting on resources from UNMIS, United Nations Development Programme, UNICEF, World Health Organisation and World Food Programme. As a National UNV volunteer…
David Kibiriti - Child Protection Officer
Inspired by his most recent work experience with children in armed conflict in Sri Lanka, he came to Sudan in February 2008 to serve as UNV volunteer Child Protection Officer with UNMIS. Since his arrival he has been stationed in Wau and Kwajok covering the three states in Sector 2: Western Bahr el…
Saiful Ariff – Procurement Assistan
Saiful Ariff, a Malaysian national, has been serving as UNV volunteer Procurement Assistant with UNMIS for the past three years. Saiful's work is related mainly to activities with the MovCon and Transport sections. Requests for spare parts, machinery and maintenance of UN vehicles throughout the…