Greater Bahr El-Ghazal prison officers trained in service laws
2 November 2012 - Training prisons officers to use established laws helped create an environment promoting peace and development in South Sudan, UNMISS Western Bahr El-Ghazal Acting State Coordinator said today in the capital Wau. "We assure you that our doors will be open to work with anyone who…
UNMISS statement on expulsion of Human Rights Officer
Juba, 04 November - UNMISS recently received official communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan ordering one of its Human Rights Officers to leave the country within 48 hours.
UNMISS Trains HIV/AIDs counselors in Bor
2 November - In a continuing effort to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, UNMISS concluded a 10-day training on the pandemic for counselors today in Bor, Jonglei State. The exercise was organized and conducted by the UNMISS HIV/AIDS Unit in close collaboration with Jonglei State Ministry of Health…
Sexual exploitation unacceptable, UN official says
5 November 2012 - Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) violated a victim's dignity and human rights and are unacceptable in the UN system, an UNMISS official said today in Juba. "Sexual exploitation means the exchange of goods, services, employment, or money for sexual favours," Nathalie Ndongo-Seh…
Parliamentary hearings on South Sudan media bills open
1 November 2012 - South Sudanese journalists and representatives of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) today criticized two key provisions in an information bill at a public hearing in Juba. The 2012 Right of Access to Information Bill was discussed during the first of three parliamentary…
SPLA stresses need for tighter cooperation with civilians
6 November 2012 - Highlighting the importance of relations between soldiers and civilians, UNMISS military met with Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) officers today in Bentiu, Unity State. "UNMISS has international experience, (while the) SPLA has local knowledge – we need to exchange those,"…
Raising the profile of policewomen in Warrap State
When Teresa Daniel Surur asked her children to quit their jobs in the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) and go back to school, she based the advice on her own experience. Regimental Sargeant Major Surur knew well enough the high cost of failing to complete one's education. She herself had…
UNMISS Force Commander bids mission farewell
12 November 2012 - During his last day in the mission, UNMISSForce Commander Major General Moses Bisong Obi said farewellduring a ceremony at headquarters todayin Juba. Maj. Gen. Obi joined UNMISS in June 2010.
UNMISS trains agents of HIV behaviour change in Malakal
9 November 2012 - Seeking to alter attitudes and behaviour surrounding HIV/AIDS, UNMISS completed a 10-day training of Change Agents today in the Upper Nile State capital of Malakal. The exercise aimed to equip the 41 participants with knowledge, skills and attitudes to plan, organize, conduct…
Police hand out emergency numbers in Bentiu
11 November 2012 - To make reporting crimes easier in Bentiu, Unity State, UN Police and the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) distributed leaflets with 24-hour emergency phone numbers to the congregationof a Catholic church today. The emergency lines were opened with support from UN…
Plastic models, stones and mine risks
On a foggy, overcast morning,trainers arrived at a South Sudanese cattle camp in Central Equatoria armed with flipcharts and plastic models of landmines. The trainers, who work for the local non-governmental organization (NGO) Sudan Integrated Mine Action Services (SIMAS), were coming to speak to a…
Abducted women and children in Jonglei return home
13 November 2012 - Handing over abducted women and children promoted peace among communities in Jonglei, the state's Minister for Gender, Child and Social Welfare said today in Pibor. Ms. Rachel Anok Omot had accompanied 20 abducted persons from the state capital Bor to their original communities in…