Community policing needed to fight crime, Bentiu officer says
3 August 2013 - It was vital for local police and communities to work together in fighting crime, a South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) officer said in the Unity State capital Bentiu today. "Some crimes ... can only (get) solved if the community exposes the criminals to the police," said…
Civilian cadets to start training at Prisons Academy
First class of civilian prison cadets during orientation at Prison Training Academy in Lologo, Juba. Aiming to professionalize the National Prisons Service of South Sudan, 100 university graduates were recruited from all 10 states to undergo one-year of training at the academy, with support from…
Eastern Equatoria celebrates International Youth Day
12 August 2013 – Youth had a vital role to play in South Sudan's future, a senior UNMISS official said today during a ceremony to mark International Youth Day in Eastern Equatoria State. Addressing youth at Torit's Freedom Square, UNMISS State Coordinator Hiroko Mosko urged young people to develop…
South Sudanese youth in "Fashion and Arts for Peace" festival
Young South Sudanese women taking part in a fashion show during a "Fashion and Arts for Peace" festival in Juba,ahead of the UN International Youth Day which is commemorated on 12 August annually. The day aimsto recognize efforts of the world's youth in enhancing global society and to promote ways…
UNMISS assists with assembly regulation guide in Aweil
12 August 2013 - Aiming to enhance parliamentarians' knowledge of state legislative assembly regulations, UNMISS handed over 100 copies of "Conduct of Business Regulations" in the state capital Aweil today. According to State Legislative Assembly Speaker Achol William Amuol, only a few members have…
US donates equipment to SSNPS
13 August 2013 - Assisting South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) with its operations, the United States Embassy donated equipment to the force in Juba today. US Ambassador Susan Page handed over the items, including flashlights, forearm protectors, shin guards and chest protectors, to Minister…
Media and security meet in Aweil
13 August 2013 - Seeking to improve working relations between media and security personnel in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State, a two-day forum ended today in the state capital Aweil. Journalists from different media houses, representatives of the ministry of information, police, security agencies…
US equipment donation to SSNPS
Band playing at US embassy donation of equipment to South Sudan National Police Service and its Diplomatic Protection Unit (DPU) in Juba on 13 August. UN Police supported training of the first batch of 100 DPU officers, who graduated in October 2012. Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Gideon. Click for larger…
Girls learn rights in Rumbek
16 August 2013 – Seeking to highlight the rights of girls, especially to education, UN Police and partners are holding a series of awareness raising events in Rumbek, Lakes State. The events are focusing on early marriage, child rights, girls' school enrolment and crime prevention, according to UN…
South Korean engineers receive medals in Jonglei
15 August 2013 – Recognizing their contributions to peace and development in conflict-torn Jonglei State, 113 UNMISS South Korean engineers were awarded medals today in the state capital Bor. Handing out the medals, UNMISS Force Commander Major General Delali Johnson Sakyi praised the SouthKoreans'…
Upper Nile chiefs learn human rights
15 August 2013 - To strengthen human rights in traditional courts, UNMISS held a one-day workshop today for 25 Shilluk chiefs in Malakal, Upper Nile State. The chiefs regularly try cases, including those with criminal charges, in customary courts.
Aweil East residents learn UNMISS role
15 August - UNMISS was assisting the people and government of South Sudan to develop vital institutions, the commissioner of Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State, said today. Closing a one-day mission awareness event, Commissioner Awet Kiir Awet commended UNMISS for its continuous…