UN trains local leaders in community policing
18 April 2012 – In a continuing effort to control crime in rural areas, UN Police and Upper Nile State City Council today began a five-day community policing course for police officers, teachers, chiefs, religious leaders…
Customary justice training targets community leaders in Bor
19 April 2012 - In harmonizing traditional and legal justice systems, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Bor County Commissioner's office held a one-day workshop today in the Jonglei State capital of Bor…
Unity residents call for end to violence
20 April 2012 - Residents of Unity State have called for an immediate end to hostilities between Sudan and South Sudan, which have led to loss of life and destruction of property. To date, 14 people have been killed and 23…
South Sudan Joins World Bank Group
18 April 2012 - The Republic of South Sudan became the newest member of the World Bank Group today when it signed the Articles of Agreement and Conventions of the World Bank Group in Washington DC. "Even before we became…
Acholi and Ma’di pledge to make peace
20 April 2012 - Following a three-day conference in the capital Torit, the Acholi and Ma'di tribes of Eastern Equatoria State today released a signed communique vowing to cease hostilities. "This conference is a good…
UNMISS statement about the bombing in Bentiu, Unity State
Juba, 23 April 2012 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) deplores the continued aerial bombardments in Bentiu town, which is heavily populated by civilians.
Civil societies hold rally to support peace in Jonglei
21 April 2012 - As civilian disarmament continues in conflict-torn Jonglei, a top state official today urged all residents to support the government and civil society in realizing peace. "Peace and security is a collective…
Bentiu air raid kills at least one, forces hundreds to flee
23 April 2012 - Two areas of Bentiu in South Sudan's Unity State were bombed this morning, allegedly by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), killing at least one civilian and injuring four others. Fighter jets dropped one bomb on…
SRSG Johnson outlines UNMISS protection role
23 April 2012 - Although UNMISS had a protection of civilians mandate, it had no military capabilities to protect them from air strikes, UNMISS Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hilde F. Johnson said…
Statement attributable to Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
New York, 20 April 2012 - The Secretary-General takes note of the announcement by the Government of South Sudan that it is withdrawing from Heglig and urges the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resume negotiations…
UNMISS gives South Sudan police refresher course
20 April 2012 - Officers of the South Sudan Police Service (SSPS) graduated today at a colourful ceremony in Eastern Equatoria State, after completing a 35-day refresher course at the Himadonge Police Training Centre in Torit…