UN concludes gender violence training in Bor
13 December 2013 - Seeking to boost awareness on ways to handle sexual and gender-based violence, UNMISS and UN agencies in the Jonglei State capital Bor today completed a four-day training course for local police and prisons…
UNMISS conducts information workshop in Western Equatoria
13 December 2013 - UNMISS today held a one-day workshop on information management for local government officials and community leaders in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State. Some 30 participants attended the workshop…
Civilians arriving in the UN House compound
Civilians arriving in the UN House compound on the Southwestern outskirts of Juba to take refuge from fighting that broke out in the South Sudanese capital. Photo: UNMISS/George Mindruta
Unity state women discuss peace building and security roles
13 December 2013 - To advance their profile in peace building in South Sudan, women from Unity State’s Rubkona County today attended a forum in the state capital Bentiu. Representatives from the state legislative assembly…
South Korean peacekeepers construct classrooms in Bor
13 December 2013 - UNMISS South Korean peacekeepers in the Jonglei State capital Bor today started construction of two classroom blocks at Lualdit Primary School, which is currently lacking adequate space. “We are delighted…
Civilians taking refuge at UNMISS compund in Juba
UN police advisor assisting women who sought refuge at the UNMISS compound adjacent to Juba International airport following fighting that broke out in the South Sudanese capital on Sunday evening. Photo: UNMISS/Iliya Medvedev
SRSG Johnson warns against ethnic violence
Juba, 17 December 2013 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Hilde F. Johnson, calls on all South Sudanese and all parties in the current situation to refrain from any community motivated violence. As…
Nine babies born in UNMISS health facilities
17 December 2013 - A South Sudanese baby was delivered at a UNMISS clinic in the Jonglei State capital Bor today, bringing to nine the total number of babies born in the mission’s health facilities in the last two days…
UN, partners assist wounded people in Juba Hospital
18 December 2013 – Large numbers of people in need of medical attention after two days of violence constitute the most acute humanitarian challenge facing the South Sudanese capital Juba, the UN resident and humanitarian…
UNMISS welcomes improved security conditions in Juba
Juba, 18 December 2013 - UNMISS has observed a noticeable improvement in security conditions in much of Juba today. The Mission lifted restrictions on the movement of its personnel this morning. It has resumed patrols on a…
Civilians seeking refuge in the UNMISS compound in Bor
Civilians seeking refuge in the UNMISS compound in Bor, capital of Jonglei state, to flee violence. Photos: UNMISS/Hailemichael Gebrekrstos
UNMISS deplores attack on its base in Jonglei State County of Akobo
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan strongly condemns today’s attack on its base in the Jonglei State town of Akobo by unknown assailants. At the time, 43 Indian peacekeepers, six UN police advisers and two civilians of…