News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

As civilian disarmament in South Sudan's Jonglei State pushes into its second month, residents are crying out for more security to protect them from those who still have guns. "The SPLA (Sudan People's Liberation Army) disarmed people and left them helpless," said Abraham Makur, coordinator of…

4 May 2012 - To sensitize civil society members about their role in promoting democratic governance and rule of law, UNMISS organized a one-day workshop today in the Eastern Equatoria State capital of Torit. About 50 representatives of different civil society groups in the state attended the…

3 May 2012 – The Sudanese government confirmed today that it would assist with an airlift from Khartoum to Juba of 12-15,000 South Sudanese currently stranded in the Sudanese town of Kosti, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Many South Sudanese have been in Kosti, 200…

5 April 2012 - Boosting prospects for peace in Jonglei, traditional leaders from six communities signed an historic agreement today in the capital Bor to end inter-tribal conflict in the state. The peace agreement includes seven resolutions and 12 recommendations generated during the five-day…

Juba, 16 April 2012 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is concerned about the continued aerial bombing in areas populated by civilians in Unity and Warrap States.

Juba, 07 April 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson, on Saturday 5 May, participated in the closing ceremony of The Jonglei All Community Peace Conference in Bor, Jonglei State, where representatives of the six main communities of the state…

3 May 2012 - To rehabilitate legal institutions in Upper Nile State, the Rule of Law Forum held its first meeting after a two year hiatus in the capital Malakal. The government was trying to revive rule of law institutions that had been disrupted by the country's two-decade civil war, Justice Khalid…

9 May 2012 - Churches in South Sudan were vital in mediating and realizing peace in the new nation, UNMISS head Hilde F. Johnson said today in the Central Equatoria town of Yei. "In South Sudan, to promote peace and build peace, the churches have a critical role to play," Special Representative of…

10 May 2012 - A top UN human rights official today urged the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) to respect people's rights in Jonglei State, where it is currently conducting civilian disarmament. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay expressed concern in meetings with state officials…

10 May 2012 - Five women in the Jonglei State capital of Bor shared their experiences with abuse, child abductions, insecurity and forced marriages today with a UN human rights chief visiting the area. Speaking in her native language, Anyuak tribal member Mary Philip told High Commissioner for Human…

8 May 2012 - To upgrade the skills of student nurses in Wau, Western Bahr El-Ghazal State, UNMISS Chinese hospital held a one-day seminar today for 30 students of Mary Help Nursing College. In opening remarks, Dr. Li Datong, the Chinese medical commanding officer, said the seminar was aimed at…

11 May 2012 - While welcoming South Sudan's commitment to human rights, the UN's top rights official stressed today in the capital Juba that work was needed to improve areas like the security services, cultural practices against women and press freedom. Speaking to the media at UNMISS headquarters…