UNMISS on confidence building mission in Twic following spate of cattle raids
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified its confidence building visits in the Twic area following recent hostilities in that left at least 22 people dead, thousands displaced, and several villages…
Free movement in support of South Sudanese civilians crucial, says head of UNMISS
It is imperative for UN peacekeepers to move freely and without any hindrance so they can carry out their mandate, the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer said on Tuesday in a speech to…
UN peacekeepers power up Aweil girls football team’s hopes to win regional tournament
Twenty-two of them kick the ball and do all the footballing maneuvers, perhaps aspiring to become professional footballers. But only a few professional footballers have done what they do here in Aweil: they train on a pebble…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 237
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 237
Road repairs around South Sudan encouraging growth and peace
“This is a sign of peace,” says Malish Sebit, with a smile, as he points out to a freshly repaired section along the Juba-Yei road. He is a frequent motorcycle user on this stretch of the road, from Gorom to Bungu, and he is…
Former foes come together to reconcile and push for peace in Western Equatoria
A convoy of old landcruisers sweep into the compound at speed. Men in military fatigues jump off the back of the vehicle carrying guns. Most disperse under nearby trees while others stay close by their VIP as he emerges from…
UNMISS repairs 2500kms of roads to encourage economic growth and peace in South Sudan
Engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have repaired more than 2500 kilometers of roads to support economic growth and rapprochement so the conflict-affected country can build a peaceful and more…
Joint Statement on Attacks Against Civilians in Central Mali by the United Nations Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
New York, 12 June 2019 – The three senior UN Officials [i] condemn the unspeakable attack of 9 June 2019 against the village of Sobanou-Kou in the Mopti region of central Mali in which dozens of civilians have been killed…
UNAMID dispatches assessment mission to Deleij, Central Darfur following communal clashes
Zalingei, 13 June 2019 –Following recent reports of fatalities and injuries in Deleij village, Central Darfur, the African Union – United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) on 11 June, dispatched an integrated…
South Sudan appeals for more funding in new robust plan to keep Ebola at bay
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched an appeal for 12 million US dollars to help in its Ebola preparedness plan, following news of confirmed Ebola cases in neighbouring Uganda. “Ebola does not know borders,”…
UNMISS’ peacekeepers bring a little respite to needy orphans at Torit centre
“We go collecting food items and some money from businessmen who willingly help every time they see us in the market,” Sadiq Khamis cried out to United Nations peacekeepers who had visited Malakia centre, home to some 45…
UN General highlights the role of UNMOGIP to his audience on Medal Parade Day
UN General highlights the role of UNMOGIP to his audience on Medal Parade Day April 25th, 2019 On the occasion of medal parade day, Maj General Jose Eladio Alcain informed the audience, including Ambassadors, members of the…