News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Juba, 16 February 2023 – The number of civilians affected by violence in South Sudan increased sharply at the end of 2022, compared to both the previous quarter and the same period in 2021, according to the latest quarterly brief from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). From October…

Swedish police officer Sandra Bylund, spreading the gospel of football among internally displaced boys and girls in Western Bahr El Ghazal. “We used to be idle here because most of us have no jobs and nothing to do, but have a look now and you’ll see how busy and happy they are since we received all…

Many VIPs were present at a festive ceremony when an UNMISS-supported joint mobile special court resumed its operations in Warbet. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP/WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Cattle raids and conflicts between cattle keepers and farmers along the border dividing the states of Warrap and…

Residents in Raso Olo, Western Equatoria, often feel marginalized. UNMISS is funding the ongoing construction of a maternity ward to reduce childbirth mortality rates. Photos: Felix Katie/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- The sparsely populated far southeastern part of Maridi County does not see many…

At a recent workshop in Malakal, women and men identified factors that are standing in the way of achieving gender equality in the country. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER NILE- Female political representation, the participation of women in decision making at all levels, and the importance of…

Juba, 5 February 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was shocked to receive initial reports of the deadly violence in Kajo-Keji County (Central Equatoria State) that claimed the lives of at least 27 people and left many others injured on 2 February. At least 2000 people, mainly…

While mother-tongue-based education is essential to the full development of individuals and to the transmission of linguistic heritage, 40% of the world's students do not have access to education in the language they speak or understand best. Such a situation severely undermines learning, cultural…

On 18 February, MINURSO celebrated Napal National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Nepal observes “Democracy Day” which marks the birth of modern Nepal in 1951. Nepal is the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping operations with over…

On 04 February, MINURSO celebrated Sri Lanka National Day Independence Day by raising the country’s flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. The Day marks the country’s independence in 1948. It is celebrated all over the country through a flag-hoisting ceremony, dances…

Are you a young woman eager to gain hands-on experience and learn about the work of the United Nations? If yes, don’t miss an opportunity to apply for the “Mentorship Programme for Young Women Leaders” at the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the United Nations…

A Saturday hike in the mountains was much more than that for about 30 multiethnic young people from Kamenicë/Kamenica – the trip uncovering new territory for many. “Today was fantastic,” 16-year-old Mefail said. “In addition to hiking, I learned so much about astronomy and I believe this is a great…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with several civil society representatives from Pristina, Belgrade and Mitrovica on 13 February to hear their views and perspectives on the current challenges in inter-community relations and advancing broader…