UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations meets President of South Sudan
Juba, 5 July 2013 - Herve Ladsous, the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for peacekeeping operations, accompanied by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Missions in South Sudan (UNMISS) Hilde F. Johnson and the Head of the United Nations Interim Security Force for…
UNMISS congratulates South Sudan on the 2nd anniversary of independence
Juba, 8 July 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Ms. Hilde F. Johnson congratulate the Republic of South Sudan on the second anniversary of its independence.
South Sudan's second independence anniversary celebrations
South Sudan's second independence anniversary celebrations on 9 July in the capital Juba. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret. Click for larger image.
South Sudanese states celebrate second independence anniversary
9 July 2013 - Hundreds of thousands of people in South Sudan's 10 states celebrated the country's second independence anniversary today with military parades, speeches, singing, dancing and sports. The common theme for the day was "Towards effective nation-building and prosperity for all". In…
Freedom will not be reversed by challenges, says Kiir
9 July 2013 - The untold suffering of South Sudanese people had laid an important foundation in achieving freedom they now enjoyed, President Salva Kiir said in Juba today at the country second independence celebrations. "The resilience and courage that you ... demonstrated during the years of our…
South Sudan has progressed, but setbacks remain, Ban says
20 June 2013 - South Sudan has progressed over the past few months, but several setbacks, including the deteriorating security situation in Jonglei State, could undermine steps forward, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his latest report on the country. Areas of progress mentioned in the report…
South Sudanese independence celebrations
Celebrations for second anniversary of South Sudanese independence on 9 July in Bentiu, Unity State. Photo: UNMISS/Anna Chynek. Click for larger image
UNMISS concerned about reported mobilization of armed youth and inter-communal clashes
Juba, 11 July 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about reports of a major mobilization of armed youth moving towards Pibor county in Jonglei State and reported clashes. UNMISS calls on the leaders of all Jonglei communities, their youth, as well as on…
Security Council extends UNMISS one year
11 July 2013 - Recognizing the need to continue assisting the world's newest nation with peace and security as well as conditions for development, the UN Security Council today extended UNMISS until 15 July 2014. In a unanimously adopted resolution, the Council drew attention to UNMISS' priority…
Aid agencies gain access as violence in Pibor County increases
Juba, 14 July 2013: "Today aid agencies reached for the first time this year areas of Pibor county, Jonglei, where thousands of civilians have been hiding in the bush following clashes between state and non-state actors. Non-governmental organisations and UN agencies have met communities near Dorain…
UN national staff donates to Malakal Teaching Hospital
13 July 2013 – Recognizing vital needs of the local South Sudanese community, UN national staff in Upper Nile State donated several critical items to Malakal Teaching Hospital today. The National Staff Association (NSA) in the state, made up of South Sudanese employees of UNMISS and other UN…