UNMISS head visits Wau, meets traditional chiefs
5 February 2013 -The UNMISS head Hilde F. Johnson visited Wau in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal for the first time since the violence there in December 2012. She called for those persons most responsible for the crimes and murders to be held accountable and tried in a court of law. She met with politicians…
Unity police trained in criminal investigation
6 February 2013 - Assisting to build the skills of South Sudan National Police Service officers, UN Police today completed a month-long criminal investigation course for 25 force members in the Unity State capital Bentiu. Participants, comprising 23 male and two female officers, were mainly from the…
UN radio assists drama group spread land messages
6 February 2013 - By helping a local theatre group record announcements about South Sudan's land tenure system, UN Radio Miraya was assisting the government to increase awareness of vital concerns, the company's leader said today. Simon Bingo said there had been much misunderstanding on land issues…
Giant Media Theatre Company
Radio Miraya assists Giant Media Theatre Company spread land tenure messages. Photo: UNMISS/Beatrice Mategwa. Click for larger photo.
Akobo community learns about UNMISS
7 February 2013 - To increase awareness of UNMISS' role among residents of Akobo County in Jonglei State, the mission's Public Information Office conducted a one-day workshop there today. The organizers explained the role of UNMISS in protecting civilians and consolidating peace and stability in…
Award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban
09 February 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) extends its warm congratulations to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban on the award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize. Today, a prominent South Sudanese actor for peace has been given a richly-deserved recognition of his…
Freedom of expression and safety of journalists is paramount
10 February 2013 - South Sudan has now become a pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity. The Plan of Action aims to create a free and safe environment for journalists and media workers. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Barnaba…
Abiemnom, Unity State
Women carrying water in Abiemnom, Unity State. Photo: UNMISS/Anna Adhikari. Click for larger photo
Greater Bahr El-Ghazal youth in peace conference
11 February 2013 – Stressing the need to live together peacefully, civil society groups in Wau held a conference today for youth from the Greater Bahr El-Ghazal region. About 120 youths from Western Bahr El-Ghazal, Northern Bahr El-Ghazal and Warrap states attended the gathering, which was opened by…
World Radio Day
13 February is World Radio Day — a day to celebrate radio as a medium. As it continues to evolve in the digital age, radio remains the medium that reaches the widest audience worldwide, and the preferred media in South Sudan. Radio Miraya, the UN Radio station operated in partnership with the Swiss…
South Sudan commits to freedom of journalists on radio day
13 February 2013 - As the world commemorated World Radio Day today, the South Sudanese government emphasized its commitment to protect freedom of expression and information. "South Sudan will be known as a democratic country where ... the fact that journalists will be free to seek information…
Local leaders, UNMISS visit Akobo County
13 February 2013 - To stop the cycle of violence in Jonglei State, perpetrators must be held accountable, Akobo County Commissioner Goi Jooyu Youl said today in Walgak. "We call on the UN ... and the government to push for accountability. We do not want one person to die and then in the next five…