SPLA learn to be peacekeepers
6 November 2013 – The people, army and government must work together for South Sudan to become a stable nation, a senior Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) officer said in Juba today. “It is only through cooperation that…
Chinese engineers repair Wau road
6 November 2013 - Seeking to reduce malaria in the rainy season, UNMISS Chinese military engineers are repairing a mosquito-infested road in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal capital Wau. “The road is overwhelmed by a number of big…
Lakes state launches fistula campaign
6 November 2013 - Laws preventing early marriage were vital in the fight to prevent fistula among women across South Sudan, Lakes State Minister of Health Majok Malek said in the state capital Rumbek today. Mr. Malek was…
Conventional Munitions Disposal training
Controlled detonation of unexploded ordinance during UN Mine Action Service-led Conventional Munitions Disposal training for South Sudanese police at Rajaf near Juba. A first class of 20 officers graduated from the eight-week…
UN Under-Secretary-General visits Unity State
8 November 2013 - A top UN official visiting Unity said today in the capital Bentiu that she was impressed by the state government’s commitment to development. “It is very encouraging to meet with the deputy governor and all…
First police munitions disposal officers graduate at Rajaf
8 November 2013 - South Sudan’s first batch of police trained to rid the county of unexploded munitions graduated at Rajaf Police Training Academy near Juba today. Of 24 police officers who initially attended the eight-week…
Upper Nile police trained for refugee duty
8 November 2013 – Prior to taking up posts in Upper Nile refugee camps, South Sudan police today concluded a two-month training conducted by UN Police (UNPOL) in Bunj, Maban County. The 31 South Sudan National Police Service…
Aweil police start training in traffic management
11 November 2013 - UN police advisors today launched a training course in traffic management for South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) officers in the Northern Bahr El-Ghazal state capital Aweil. Some 20 police officers…
UNMISS engineers help control fresh Bor floods
11 November 2013 - UNMISS South Korean peacekeepers are digging water channels in the Jonglei State capital Bor to assist residents control fresh floods that have displaced them from their homes. Following floods that also…
UNMISS launches water filter project in Terekeka
11 November 2013- Seeking to assist about 300 households in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, with improved hygiene and sanitation, UNMISS launched a water filter production project there today. The project…
Livestock patrol training
A third batch of 38 South Sudan National Police Service officers completed an eight-week course in livestock patrol tactics given by UN Police in Malau, Jonglei State, on 13 November, bringing the total number trained to 151…
Unity SPLA trained in human rights
14 November 2013 - To increase their knowledge of human rights and the country’s constitution, UNMISS completed a three-day training in Pariang County, Unity State, today for members of the South Sudanese army. Speaking to…