UNMISS gravely concerned by escalating violence in Eastern Equatoria, calls for restraint
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in Eastern Equatoria state. Most recently on 31 January, armed conflict between…
MINURSO Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Independence Day
On February 4th, MINURSO celebrated Sri Lanka’s Independence Day. The event was marked by the raising of Sri Lanka’s flag alongside the United Nations flag at the Mission’s headquarters in Laayoune. The day commemorates Sri…
New Beginnings: UNMISS, humanitarians and government facilitate reintegration of displaced persons
Internally displaced persons at Naivasha IDP camp in Wau begin their journey towards fully reintegrating into society, thanks to collective efforts by the government and the UN family. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS…
Lobonok communities learn to resolve conflict and build peace together
UNMISS and partners trained 80 residents from Lobonok, South Sudan to identify security threats early on, resolve conflict, and build peace during a workshop that also had a special focus on empowering women as leaders. Photo…
Clean-up campaign at UN Protection of Civilians site in Malakal promotes a healthier environment
UNMISS led a clean-up campaign at the Malakal Protection of Civilians site to enhance residents' quality of life and promote good hygiene for better health. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS. Life for families displaced by…
Guterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo
Now is the time to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday in a briefing to journalists in New York. António Guterres made the “special appeal for peace”…
DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continued to consolidate their hold over North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday, despite declaring a ceasefire two days earlier and pledging not to continue south…
Why have UN peacekeepers been in DR Congo for 65 years?
Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; these recent developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are just the latest in…
Clock ticking on South Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears
As South Sudan enters its extended transitional period this month, the UN’s top envoy to the country has warned that the clock is ticking to accomplish the commitments under a key 2018 peace accord, ahead of a new deadline…
Peace forum restores trust and confidence between Unity and Ruweng Administrative Area
UNMISS held a peace forum with dialogue sessions in Pariang and Bentiu to address violence from cattle raiding and revenge attacks, focusing on rebuilding trust and resolving long-standing grievances between communities…
UNMISS peacekeepers assess security and living conditions in Ulang and Maban counties
During a patrol to Ulang and Maban counties in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers witnessed the dire living conditions and impact of persistent intercommunal conflict on local communities. Photo by…
UNMISS helps local authorities control the spread of tuberculosis at Wau detention facility
Already overcrowded with over 800 detainees in a facility designed for 200, Wau Central Prison is facing the threat of a fast-spreading tuberculosis outbreak with 16 inmates undergoing treatment. In response, UNMISS supplied…