Warrap residents learn about land law
14 February 2013 - To assist local people with land legislation and prevention of related conflicts, several organizations held a four-day workshop in the Warrap State capital Kuajok, which ended today. The activity, organized under the theme "Effective land administration towards sustainable urban…
Warrap residents learn about land law
Residents learning to survey during Land Act workshop hosted by UN Development Programme (UNDP), UNMISS, Norwegian Refugee Committee and state Ministry of Physical Infrastructure from 11 to 14 February in Kuajok, Warrap State. Photo: UNDP/Akintobi Olusanmi. Click for larger photo.
Mongolian President visits South Sudan
15 February 2013 - Visiting his country's peacekeeping troops in South Sudan, Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj arrived in the Unity State capital of Bentiu today. "I'm a military officer, I know the challenges of the soldier's life," President Elbegdorj said, addressing the Mongolian…
Western Bahr El-Ghazal to launch investment guide
14 February 2013 - Seeking to make information about investment in South Sudan more accessible, a conference about a planned investment guide book was held today in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal capital Wau. Participants at the one-day conference, which was organized by the Ministry of Trade and…
UNMISS chief outlines achievements and challenges
15 February 2013 - UNMISS was having extensive talks with the South Sudanese government on early conflict warning systems, but also faced challenges in detecting threats, the mission's head said in Juba today. Speaking at her first press conference this year, Special Representative of the Secretary…
Bor gets new maternity ward
7 February 2013 - Nine months after starting work in Bor's state hospital, the World Health Organization (WHO) handed over a fully equipped maternity ward to Jonglei State health authorities today. The new ward, built by WHO with funds from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is a…
Unity State holds constitution review consultations
15 February 2013 - It was important for South Sudanese to participate in the making of their constitution, a civil society representative said in Unity state today. "The constitution is not for one political party or the elite group. It is for all of us," said Peter Lasu Ladu, a facilitator at two…
New South Sudan Police chief meets UNMISS Police Commissioner
15 February 2013 – Familiarizing himself with UN Police work and achievements, newly appointed South Sudan National Police Services Inspector General Pieng Kuol met with UNMISS Police Commissioner Fred Yiga today at UN House in Juba.
UNMISS military deployment as of 19 February 2013
Local boy and member of Mongolian contingent deployed in Bentiu, Unity State. As of 19 February 2013, UNMISS military personnel consists of 6,478 troops and 142 Military Liaison Officers from 50 contributing countries. Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Billy. Click for larger photo.
UNMISS chief urges Jonglei communities to end cycle of violence
19 February 2013 - On a two-day mission to Jonglei, the United Nations chief in South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson, urged the different communities today to end the cycle of violence in the state. The visit took place in the aftermath of the recent cattle raid and attack on civilians in the Walgak area…
New roadmap needed for Jonglei peace, UN envoy says
20 February 2013 - The South Sudanese government should develop a new roadmap for a lasting solution for ending conflict in Jonglei State, the head of UNMISS said in Pibor today. Concluding her two-day visit to Jonglei, Special Representatives of the Secretary General (SRSG) Hilde F. Johnson said…
South Sudan police get new leader
21 February 2013 - General Pieng Deng Kuol became South Sudan's new Inspector General of Police (IGP) today in a flag handover ceremony attended by UNMISS Deputy Police Commissioner Johannah Nkomo. In a speech read out on his behalf by Ms. Nkomo, UNMISS Police Commissioner Fred Yiga commended…