County administrators trained in Malakal
10 April 2012 - A four-week training course for state administrative officers drawn from the 13 counties of Upper Nile State kicked off today in the capital Malakal. The training is organized by the State Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement in conjunction with the non-profit…
Civilian disarmament in Jonglei peaceful and orderly, but UNMISS urges respect for human rights
Juba, 6 April 2012 - Civilian disarmament conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner is a vital component of a comprehensive approach to ending the cycle of violence and promoting peace in Jonglei State.
Security Council demands end to Sudan-South Sudan fighting
12 April 2012 - Alarmed by escalating conflict between Sudan and South Sudan, the Security Council demanded today that they immediately end cross-border violence and redeploy their forces from forward positions. "The recent violence threatens to return both countries to full-scale war and the period…
Prison managers graduate in Juba
13 April 2012 – Trained for the first time since the facility opened two years ago by their South Sudanese counterparts, 35 prison officers graduated at Lologo Prison Training Academy in Juba today. "This is a landmark course for UNMISS and the National Prison Service of South Sudan," said course…
Ban urges South Sudan and Sudan to stop escalating conflict
11 April 2012 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today for an immediate scaling down of hostilities between South Sudan and Sudan to avoid further bloodshed. This was the "immediate priority" ahead of any discussion on causes of the escalation, the Secretary-General said in a morning telephone…
Five die in second Bentiu air raid
14 April 2012 - In a continuing conflict along the border area between Sudan and South Sudan, bombs fellon the Unity State capital of Bentiu today, killing five people and wounding five others. Two jet fighter planes, allegedly belonging to the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), dropped the explosives at a…
Ban urges end to conflict in conversation with Sudan
14 April 2012 – Emphasizing the need for an immediate de-escalation of ongoing conflict with South Sudan, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a top Sudanese official today that there could be no military solution to the dispute. Speaking in a telephone conversation with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali…
UNMISS evacuates six Mayom bomb victims
16 April 2012 - Following yesterday's bombing of Mayom, Unity State, UNMISS today flew six seriously wounded residents, including two children, to hospital in the capital Bentiu. While visiting the area, the UNMISS team confirmed that two people had been killed and nine injured by five bombs that…
Cambodian blue helmets arrive in South Sudan
17 April 2012 - To further bolster UNMISS peacekeeping efforts in South Sudan, two Cambodian military companies landed at Juba International Airport today. Comprising police and medical troops, the companies are the second group of UNMISS military to deploy (rather than be rolled over from the…
UN to remain in Bentiu, despite bombings
17 April 2012 - Despite a spate of recent aerial bombardments on Bentiu, Unity State, the markets are open and civilians as well as international agencies are carrying out day-to-day activities. UNMISS and UN agencies will remain in the area as long as it is safe to do so, continuing to assist the…
Acholi and Ma’di communities strive for peace
17 April 2012 - To resolve recurring land wrangles, mitigate future hostilities and strengthen coexistence, the Acholi and Ma'di communities of Eastern Equatoria State's Magwi County began peace talks today in the capital Torit. Over the next three days, participants hope to discuss and resolve…
