Secretary-General’s message on International Youth Day 2021
SRSG Elizabeth Spehar with the Youth Champions for Environment and Peace. September 2020 Photo: UNFICYP/Maria Homolyova Young people are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all. The COVID-19…
UNMISS steps up patrols and monitors human rights violations in greater Tambura
More than 30,000 people in and around Tambura are thought to have been displaced by violence. UNMISS has visited them, looking into reports of grave human rights violations. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS “They cut my ear…
Ituri: two communities in conflict commit to peace and peaceful cohabitation
This act of commitment was enthusiastically welcomed by the youth structures of the localities concerned. Photo MONUSCO/Sado Bahemuka MONUSCO has facilitated reconciliation between two communities in Irumu territory in Ituri…
2021 International Youth Day: MINUSCA blue helmets sowing dreams to inspire youth in the CAR
With the promise of youth in the limelight as the 2021 International Youth Day is celebrated around the world, the MINUSCA Force organized an Open Day for young people – to help sow the seeds of peacekeeping, to help inspire…
Egypt’s significant contribution to peace in the CAR recognized
As the seventh largest contributor of troops to UN peacekeeping operations at present, the Arab Republic of Egypt certainly pulls its weight in working to contribute to global peace. In the Central African Republic (CAR), 990…
Local communities in Lafon help humanitarian partners recover stolen items following recent ambush
UNMISS peacekeepers with residents of Lafon County, who managed to recover goods stolen from a humanitarian partners as one of its convoys was recently ambushed. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS “Youth from my village followed the…
Joint Statement of IGAD, UNMISS, RJMEC and CTSAMVM on Current Challenges in the Implementation of the R-ARCSS
13 August 2021: IGAD, UNMISS, RJMEC and CTSAMVM welcome and commend the 10th August 2021 resolution of the Presidency of the Republic of South Sudan reiterating its commitment to the implementation of the R-ARCSS and calling…
Traditional leaders in Lopit call on UNMISS to reconcile feuding communities in Lafon, Eastern Equatoria
Community members in Lafon county, Eastern Equatoria, want to break free from endless cycles of cattle raids, land disputes and revenge attacks. They have requested UNMISS to help promote reconciliation among feuding…
Young people in Yei plant trees, participate in a clean-up drive at local hospital for Youth Day
Some 50 young people in Yei commemorated last week's International Youth Day by volunteering to plant trees and clean up hospital premises. Photo by Surur Ali Aliye/UNMISS. Last week’s International Youth Day found great…
Government officials in Upper Nile State sensitized on child rights
Some 30 government officials in Malakal participated in a two-day training on child protection facilitated by UNMISS. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS. “I have learned a lot about issues related to the welfare of children and…
UNPOL officers from UNMISS train South Sudanese counterparts on crime scene management
25 South Sudanese police officers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal were recently trained by UNPOL in proper crime scene management techniques. Photo by Achirin Achirin/UNMISS. 25 officers from the South Sudan National Police…
UNMISS peacekeepers undertake a follow-up patrol to Rokon in Central Equatoria
A follow-up patrol team from UNMISS visited Rokon in Central Equatoria recently to engage with local communities and address their concerns. Photo by Moses Pasi/UNMISS. A patrol team from the United Nations Mission in South…