UNMISS hands over much-needed water point to border communities in Aweil
In a bid to mitigate longstanding source of conflict, UNMISS, as part of its Quick Impact Projects programme, drills a solar-powered borehole in Pau-Adhot. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Shared…
UNMISS, UNDP hold peace dialogue for communities from Ayod and Fangak
A recent peace dialogue held jointly by UNMISS and UNDP brought together the Gawar and Lak Nuer communities from two counties – Ayod and Fangak – to discuss conflict resolution methods as well as ways to build community…
Music and lyrics: An UNMISS peace concert in Raja County creates hope for unity and reconciliation
The UNMISS in-house band —the Flamingoes— held a peace concert in Raja county, Western Bahr El Ghazal bringing excitement, joy, and hope to the town. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya /UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – The world’s newest…
Women’s protection and strengthening state response to rising gender-based violence, focus of recent workshop
In Unity state, the UN Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, the UN Population Fund and the state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, team up to hold a two-day workshop on improving established policies for preventing and…
Plea for Kalehe: One of the worst natural disasters in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) deserves more attention and solidarity
Heavy rains on 4 May caused mudslides in the Kalehe territory (South Kivu), sweeping away a large part of the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi. The official death toll stands at 438, with more than 5,000 missing and…
In Wau, UNMISS Bangladeshi peacekeepers run a free veterinary campaign
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS treated and vaccinated over 400 animals, boosting confidence among community members in Wau. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga Lambs/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – In South Sudan, livestock…
UN Multi Partner Trust Fund concludes first phase of Kong Koc project
In the Greater Tonj area of Warrap state, communities have been traditionally caught in cycles of conflict, but thanks to a project called Kong Koc – which means ‘to wait’ in a local dialect—funded by the South Sudan Multi…
Timely, peaceful democratic transition remains critical for South Sudan says top UN official
Speaking at a press conference in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, this morning, the top UN official in the country, Nicholas Haysom emphasized the vital need to adhere to the current Roadmap, which, he says, is already behind…
Networking forum discusses future options for lasting peace in Cyprus
On 23 May, UNFICYP held a networking forum at Ledra Palace Hotel to discuss future options for lasting peace in and around Cyprus, including political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and international dynamics…
Near Verbatim: Press Conference by Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
Good morning. I would like to welcome you to this UNMISS Press Conference. This is part of our commitment to regularly share with you our assessment of the challenges facing the country as well as what UNMISS is doing to help…
SG MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 2023
We mark Africa Day at a time when cooperation and solidarity to advance the continent’s future is more needed than ever. Africa’s dynamism is unstoppable; its potential is breathtaking, from the vibrancy of its huge number of…
SRSG Ziadeh strongly condemns attacks on KFOR and injuries to troops and civilians; urges immediate de-escalation
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is alarmed by the violence in northern Kosovo, and preceding actions over the past few days that led to it. She strongly condemns the…