South Korean media visit Jonglei
15 July 2013 - A South Korean media group today concluded a week-long visit to Bor, Jonglei State, where it researched the role of UNMISS' South Korean Engineering Unit as well as the mission in the region. The media group, which arrived in the country on 8 July, was comprised of 18 journalists from…
UNMISS donates seedlings in Jonglei
Jonglei Minister of Agriculture Mayen Ngor Atem (standing in white) observing UNMISS Nepalese peacekeepers planting vegetable seedlings they donated at Jonglei Central Nurseryon 16 July. Photo: UNMISS/Hailemichael Gebrekrstos. Click for larger image
Peacekeepers donate seedlings, footballs in Jonglei
16 July 2013 - By donating seedlings to the local Jonglei community, UNMISS Nepalese peacekeepers were playing a vital role in improving food security, the state Minister of Agriculture said in Bor today. Minister Mayen Ngor Atem, who received the tomato, cabbage, moringa, cucumber, cauliflower…
Unity State to receive millions for priority projects
16 July 2013 – Unity State would receive millions of dollars in funding for priority needs that residents identified in their counties, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) announced today in Bentiu. "Each state in South Sudan is entitled to get 17 million USD and they will decide by themselves what…
Aid agencies in Jonglei mount response for up to 25,000 civilians stranded in the bush
Juba, 18 July 2013: "Expanded access within Pibor county, Jonglei State, since 14 July has enabled aid agencies to assess the needs of up to 25,000 civilians who have sought refuge in the bush near Dorein and Labrab villages following recent fighting.
Unity State benefits from UN security projects
18 July 2013 - Aiming to improve response to emergencies, 12 police officers in Unity State completed radio communication training today at the UNMISS compound in the state capital Bentiu. Police officers from Abiemnom and Rubkona counties attended the three-day training, which was organized by the…
UN humanitarian chief calls for access to Jonglei civilians
17 July 2013 - Alarmed by the deteriorating situation in South Sudan's Jonglei State, the top UN humanitarian official today urged an immediate end to violence and access to those in need. "I call on all parties to stop the violence immediately, to prevent further unnecessary loss of life, and to…
Kuajok school teachers trained in human rights
18 July 2013 - In line with South Sudan's plans to integrate human rights education in school curricula, UNMISS concluded a two-day training for secondary school teachers in the Warrap State capital Kuajok today. The Training of Trainers workshop, organized in collaboration with the state Ministry…
Border state counties in peace conference
13 July 2013 - Aiming to address the long-standing border dispute between Warrap and Northern Bahr El-Ghazal, representatives from both states participated in a two-day peace conference which ended in Warrap State today. Members of both state and national assemblies, county commissioners…
Unity communities learn about HIV and AIDS
19 July 2013 - In efforts to increase awareness about HIV and AIDS among communities in Unity State, UNMISS organized a series of meetings on the pandemic this week, which ended today. Some 300 students and teachers attended the awareness meeting held at Bentiu B Secondary School, following similar…
Civilians seek UN assistance in Jonglei
Juba, 19 July 2013 - On 14 July, The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was alerted by Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) of the arrival in Manyabol of a large number of Lou Nuer youth in need of urgent medical assistance. The mission dispatched a military team.
UN Police manoeuver roads in rainy season
UN Police struggling with road during rainyseason as they carry out their duties near Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. Photo: UNMISS/Thomas Haase. Click for larger image