UNMISS strongly condemns the attacks in Twic East
Juba, 21 October 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns the deadly attacks that were perpetrated against civilians on Sunday, 20 October, in Twic East County, Jonglei State. The attacks resulted in high numbers of killed and wounded.
UNMISS hands over renovated school in Rubkona
21 October 2013 - Hailing youth as South Sudan’s future, UNMISS Mongolian peacekeepers handed over a renovated primary school today at a ceremony in Rubkona County, Unity State. UNMISS Mongolian Commanding Officer Colonel Tumendemberel told the gathering that his people had chosen projects related…
UNMISS airlifts medical supplies to Warrap flood victims
21 October 2013 - To assist stranded, flood-affected victims in Warrap State, UNMISS sent a helicopter today with medical and other supplies to several state counties. The helicopter transported a total of 5,100 kilograms of medicines, mosquito nets, soap and hygiene kits to three locations -- Akoc…
UN Day: Health
The theme of this year’s UN Day on 24 October is “One South Sudan, One UN”. A key area of cooperation between the UN family and government is health, including nation-wide vaccination campaigns to prevent a variety of illnesses. Photo: WHO
UN family cleans up Malakal hospital
22 October 2013 - The UN family in Upper Nile State cleaned up Malakal Teaching Hospital today in a run-up to the celebration of UN Day on 24 October. Director General of Malakal Teaching Hospital Dr. John Chol said the hospital was “privileged” to celebrate the Day with this activity. “We hope the…
Bentiu patients learn to keep healthy
22 October 2013 - UNMISS and UN agencies in Bentiu held two health education meetings today in Rubkona Care Clinic and the hospital in Bentiu, Unity State, as a run-up to UN Day on 24 October. The UN team worked with two local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) -- South Sudan Trust Rehabilitation…
UN Day: Education
The theme of UN Day this year on 24 October is “One South Sudan, One UN”. A key area of cooperation between the UN and government is education – working together to raise literacy and skills by building schools, training teachers and providing textbooks. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret
UN Day: Humanitarian Assistance
“One South Sudan, One UN” is the theme of UN Day this year on 24 October. A key area of cooperation between the UN family and the government is humanitarian response, including through assistance for small-scale agriculture so that people can learn to feed themselves. UNMISS/Martine Perret
"One South Sudan - One UN" for progress
24 October 2013 - South Sudan had become more stable and democratic since independence, but bigger strides were needed in coming months, the mission’s top official said at UN Day celebrations today in Juba. The country needed to consolidate its still fragile institutions, build a solid basis and…
UN Day: Security
The theme of this year’s UN Day on 24 October is “One South Sudan, One UN”. Assisting the government to boost security and protect civilians, the UN is carrying out hundreds of patrols and supporting the judiciary, police and prison systems. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret
Bride price too high, forum says
24 October 2013 - Students from four secondary schools in Rumbek Center County today discussed the high bride price in the state, arguing that it discriminated and promoted intolerance.“Girls and women are forced to marry people who can afford the asking price from their parents and not marrying…
Jonglei officials praise UN support for state
24 October 2013 - The UN was the first to recognize South Sudanese sovereignty during independence ceremonies in 2011 as the country raised its flag, a Jonglei official said during UN Day celebrations today in the capital Bor. “During the decades of struggle from marginalization and under…