Peace day celebrated across South Sudan with focus on resources
21 September 2012 - Natural resources must be used to benefit society rather than finance wars, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a message read out today in Bor, Jonglei State, to commemorate International Day of Peace. "Armed conflicts attack the very pillars of sustainable development," Mr…
UNMISS assists SPLA with human rights and justice
21 September 2012 - As part of efforts to transform the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) into a professional force, UNMISS completed a five-day workshop for its members on human rights and military justice today in Juba. "I assure you that the transformation, to which we have been heading since…
Never abduct children, says UNMISS SRSG
25 September 2012 – Speaking against the abduction of children in Jonglei State, UNMISS chief Hilde F. Johnson said today in the capital Bor that children were among the most vulnerable people and must be protected. "Never abduct them, never take them out of their family of origin ... they deserve…
UNMISS repairs grounded ambulances in Unity State
24 September 2012 - Recognizing the urgent need for medical transport in Unity State, UNMISS Mongolian battalion engineers repaired out-of-service ambulances at Bentiu Hospital today. The ambulances, which broke down two years ago, had been grounded at Unity State's only referral hospital. Bentiu…
Ambassadors meet governor, commissioner in Jonglei
27 September - Focusing on the humanitarian and security situations as well as bilateral relations, several ambassadors visited Jonglei State today, meeting with Governor Koul Manyang Juuk in the capital Bor and County Commissioner Joshua Konyi as well as traditional chiefs in Pibor. Led by European…
Women should work for empowerment, forums say
28 September 2012 - Women in South Sudan should put aside political as well as tribal differences and work together for their empowerment, according to participants at UNMISS-organized Open Peace Forums. A series of one-day peace forums were organized over the past week in South Sudan's 10 states by…
Malakal civil society trained in economic rights
28 September 2012 - In helping to ensure that governments acted wisely in such areas as budget allocation, UNMISS Human Rights today completed a two-day training in related human rights for Upper Nile State civil society organizations. The workshop in the capital Malakal focused on economic, social…
Military and public sensitized about DDR in Bentiu
2 October 2012 - Lasting peace and stability in South Sudan will depend on the success of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), a Unity State official said today. Closing a one-day sensitization workshop in Bentiu on Phase II of the disarmament process, Unity State DDR Commission…
First students graduate from Upper Nile University
6October 2012 - In its first graduation since South Sudan became independent, Upper Nile State University handed out degrees today to over 2,000 students. Coming from a variety of faculties, the 2,572 students in Malakal Stadium were part of a batch of students studying between 2006 and 2012.…
Warrap SSNPS launches network for policewomen
8 October 2012 - Seeking to promote female police officers in Warrap State, the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) launched the SSNPS Women's Network today in the Warrap State capital Kuajok. The network aims to advance the profile of women police officers and develop strategies to increase…
Women call for increased participation in peace building
8 October 2012 - Women in South Sudan called today for support in developing special courts to arbitrate women's issues and increased representation in the judiciary. Some 18 women from across the country were participating in a Juba forum aimed at devising strategies to ensure inclusion of women in…
South Sudan gets first diplomatic protection unit
10 October 2012 - Stepping up measures to protect the international community, the first officers of the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) diplomatic protection unit graduated today. The diplomatic protection unit, which was established in April, will be responsible for securing the safety…