UNMISS-funded bridges connect communities in Mundri West County with markets and services
In Western Equatoria, two newly constructed bridges are set to connect people, improve livelihoods, and facilitate the work of peacekeepers and humanitarians. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – Residents along…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, on South Sudan's 13th Independence Day
JUBA - On the 13th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, I’d like to assure you of the UN family’s continued support to this country’s people and leaders as you navigate a complex path to peace and democratic transition…
PR:MONUSCO’s Chinese contingent donates assets valued at $US 7 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa, April 29, 2024: The People’s Republic of China’s Peacekeeping contingent with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) transferred ownership of assets…
PR:UN’s Pakistani Peacekeepers to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo after more than 20 years of service
Kinshasa, April 25, 2024: More than 20 years after their arrival in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), theUnited Nations (UN) Peacekeepers from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are preparing to leave the country…
Free veterinary camp in Wau offers relief to beasts and livestock owners alike
Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, livestock owners in Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on raising healthy animals. Photo by Ludanga Jimmy/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL…
AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS urge consensus-driven decision-making, communication on peace and electoral processes in South Sudan
JUBA: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) congratulate the Republic of South Sudan on its 13th…
Multi-partner circuit court project boosts access to justice in Greater Tonj
In Greater Tonj, Warrap State, UNMISS, UNDP, and partners have collaborated on a circuit court project funded by the South Sudan Multi-partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF) to combat…
SRSG Ziadeh Statement on adopted law on the Independent Media Commission
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh regrets that the adopted law on the Independent Media Commission does not fully incorporate or address the concerns and recommendations…
Peacekeepers and Wau citizens unite in a run for peace and unity
Wau residents and peacekeepers enthusiastically took part in a "Run for Peace" initiative organized by UNMISS in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL…
Bridging the divide: Kosovo youth learn about themselves while exploring Kosovo’s four corners
Travelling the length and breadth of Kosovo, 15 young people from five different communities explored Kosovo’s cultural and natural diversity together on a journey to its four geographical corners. “I can’t believe we have…
Community-based militias take heavy toll on civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Widespread attacks against civilians persist across South Sudan, driven primarily by subnational armed violence involving community-based militias and/or civil defense groups, according to the latest quarterly brief by…
Central African Republic: Urgent action required to address human rights violations in places of detention - UN report
GENEVA/BANGUI - Urgent and concrete action is required to ensure respect for human rights in places of detention in the Central African Republic (CAR), where torture and ill-treatment, illegal and arbitrary arrest and…