Cattle, crops and wildlife
Dismayed at the herds of cattle invading his county, village headman Kenyui Danga said he feared his crops would become animal fodder. Like many residents of Kajokeji County in Central Equatoria State, Mr. Danga was even more…
When the weapons are gone
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)…
UNMISS holds governance workshop for civil society in Torit
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…
IOM prepares airlift of South Sudanese stranded in Kosti
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…
Ground-breaking peace agreement signed in Jonglei
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…
UNMISS statement about the bombing in Unity and Warrap States
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.
UNMISS SRSG Calls on Jonglei Communities to Start a New Chapter of Peace
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…
Upper Nile law forum meets in Malakal
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…
UNMISS chief outlines churches and mission role in keeping peace
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…
UN rights commissioner Pillay visits Jonglei
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 Commissioner Pillay pledges to support Jonglei women
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…
UNMISS Chinese hospital trains nursing students in Wau
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…