UNMAS director inaugurates new mine action projects
24 September 2013 - As part of ongoing efforts to improve the handling of ammunition, UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) recently handed over a newly refurbished armoury to South Sudan police force officials in Juba. UNMAS…
UNMAS director inaugurates new mine action projects
UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Director Agnes Marcaillou cutting a ribbon to inaugurate an armoury in Juba on 19 September. UNMAS, in partnership with the Mines Advisory Group, refurbished the armoury at the Central Equatoria…
UNMISS engineers build road at nursing college in Wau
24 September 2013- Boosting efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in Western Bahr El-Ghazal State, UNMISS Chinese military engineers today initiated construction of a road at a nursing school in the state capital Wau…
UNMISS team in Warrap starts outreach campaign to reach all state counties
24 September 2013- In line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2109, which highlights the need to enhance the host community's awareness and understanding of the role of UNMISS, an integrated team in Warrap State today…
Unity State starts forums for women empowerment
26 September 2013 - Realizing that advocating for the inclusion of women in public and civic activities will also require preparing them for leadership positions, UNMISS and the Unity State government today kicked off a…
Upper Nile youth in small arms awareness event workshop
27 September 2013- Seeking to enhance awareness of Upper Nile youth on the dangers of possessing small arms, different organizations today conducted a sensitization campaign in the state capital Malakal. Thirteen youths from…
UNMISS Police component
United Nations Police (UNPOL) officer on co-location patrol in Kwajok, Warrap State. UNPOLs assist in improving South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) skills down to the county level through on-the-job training…
South Sudan to implement zero tolerance for children in army
30 September 2013 - Following the expiration of a grace period for proper reporting of children associated with the army, South Sudan will investigate and take punitive action on all incidents of child recruitment, child use…
UNMISS initiates one year training program for National Prisons Service Cadets
Juba, 3 October 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in support of the National Prisons Service of South Sudan (NPSSS) has embarked on a one-year training program for South Sudanese national prisons…
Juba ministry officials trained in media
1 October 2013 - Aiming to promote free and independent media in South Sudan, UNMISS held a one-day training workshop for officials from Central Equatoria State government ministries in Juba today. Working on the grounds that…
UNMISS hands over DDR projects in Mapel
1 October 2013 - UNMISS handed over a police station and office to county authorities today in Mapel, Western Bahr El Ghazal State, fulfilling an agreement to hand over projects to communities in areas where Disarmament…
Jonglei government recognizes work of South Korean peacekeepers
1 October 2013 - To recognize their work and achievements, Jonglei State government presented certificates to the UNMISS South Korean engineers today during a farewell party in the capital Bor. “The government of Jonglei…