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…
United Nations calls to end child marriage in South Sudan, Juba, 12, October 2012
Juba, 11 October 2012 – On the International Day of the Girl Child 2012, commemorated for the first time, the UN calls on families, communities and governments at all levels to end child marriage in South Sudan. The day…
Pibor residents learn UNMISS role
10 October 2012 - To boost awareness of UNMISS' role in supporting peace, the mission held a workshop today in Pibor, Jonglei State, for 72 traditional chiefs, youth leaders, women and county officials. Addressing…
Juba orphans celebrate girl child day
11 October 2012 - Children singing South Sudanese national anthem today at Confident Children out of Conflict Orphanage on International Day of the Girl Child in Juba.
Wau commemorates World Food Day with exhibition
16 October 2012 – Nine local farmers with the best agricultural produce from Western Bahr El-Ghazal will travel to Juba and then China to learn improved farming methods, the state government's Minister of Agriculture…
Celebration of UN Day in South Sudan, Juba, 24 October 2012
Juba, 24 October 2012 - Thousands of UN staff took part today in a series of nationwide ceremonies and events with South Sudanese partners to celebrate UN Day. The day marks the commitment and the dedication of the UN family…
UN reiterates commitment to lasting peace in South Sudan
24 October 2012 – Pledging to do more to make a difference in South Sudan, the United Nations across the country today participated in commemorating UN Day. Led by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG)…
SSNPS launches Special Protection Unit for women and children in Malakal
18 October 2012 – Taking action to tackle crimes against women and children, the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) in Upper Nile state launched a Special Protection Unit today. Presiding over a ceremony to launch…
Demobilized children tell their stories
When 11-year old MakerMalueth discovered his family could no longer pay school fees or provide food for him, he sought refuge in the Sudan People's Liberation Army. That was back in 2005. Now, seven years later, Mr. Malueth…
Military gives hope to children in Bentiu Hospital
31 October 2012 – As part of an ongoing community outreach programme in Unity State, UNMISS military liaison officers recently donated books and toys to children admitted to Bentiu Hospital's paediatric ward. "UNMISS is…
UNMISS donates human rights books to parliament
25 October 2012 - South Sudan must embed global human rights in its laws to ensure the national parliament respected and followed them, an UNMISS official said in Juba today. Handing over thousands of books to the National…
UNMISS trains Aweil SPLA officers in human rights
30 October 2012 - The South Sudanese military was now a professional army and must instill international human rights into its behaviour and operations, an area commander said today in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal. Sudan People's…