Malakal IDPs need security guaranteed, UN official says
28 January 2014 - People displaced by violent conflict in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal said today they had lost faith and wished to leave the area or country, the UN humanitarian chief said during a visit to the town today. “People (are) very fearful, not wanting to come out and saying to us…
Government urges IGAD to set up monitoring team
28 January 2014 - Continued violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement signed between teams from the South Sudan government and rival forces were because the accord was defective, the Minister of Information said in Juba today. “There is no set up system to which we can report instances of…
Bentiu displaced children draw future dreams
28 January 2014 - Civilians sheltering at the UNMISS base in Bentiu, Unity State, spent this evening cleaning their protection areas with the Mongolian battalion, and taking part in "fun" activities. Mongolians handed out stationary and provided a space for children to draw pictures illustrating…
Construction begins on crucial Twic road
28 January 2013 - Construction on a vital road linking residents of Turalei, Warrap State, with the only medical facility in Twic County was launched by UNMISS in the town today. The road suffers seasonal flooding, making is virtually impassable during the rainy season. The almost one-kilometer…
SSNPS makes efforts to build people’s trust
29 January 2014 - South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) was seeking to bridge the gap of trust between citizens and the force which had widened during the crisis in the country, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) said in Juba today. “There are increasing demands for police to become visible…
Focus on reconciliation and development, USG Amos says
29 January 2014 - South Sudan’s future depended on humanitarian work, institution building and longer term development efforts that were being focused on before 15 December 2013, the UN humanitarian chief said in Juba today. “We have to deal with the here and now,” said Under-Secretary-General…
Bentiu "fun" day
Displaced children drawing pictures of their future dreams at "fun" day of activities and treats organized by Mongolian battalion at protection areas of UNMISS base in Bentiu, Unity State. Photo: UNMISS/Anna Adhikari
UNMISS holds memorial for national staff killed in crisis
30 January 2014 - The crisis in South Sudan was a time for all UN staff to demonstrate impartiality, tolerance and respect for diversity, UNMISS Chief of Staff Paul Egunsola said in Juba today. Mr. Egunsola was speaking during a memorial service for Juma Koda, an UNMISS national vehicle technician…
UNMISS continues to shelter civilians, conduct patrols
30 January 2014 - Over 79,000 civilians were still sheltering at eight UNMISS bases in South Sudan, a UN Spokesperson said in New York today. Addressing journalists, Acting Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq said 10,000 of these civilians were at the UNMISS base in Bor…
Head of UN Peacekeeping visits South Sudan
Juba, 31 January 2014 - The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Hervé Ladsous will be visiting the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on 2nd and 3rd February 2014.
Dinka, Misseryia urge peaceful migration in Aweil East
31 January 2014 - Seeking peaceful migration of livestock this year, more than 500 delegates from the Dinka Malual and Misseryia communities concluded a three-day conference today in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State. The two communities agreed to allow Misseryia nomadic tribes access…
IGAD monitors expected in Malakal
31 January 2014 - A Sudanese military team participating in the monitoring and verification mechanism set by Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediators for South Sudan is expected to arrive in Malakal, Upper Nile State. A member of the IGAD mediation team, Mohamed Ahmed Mustafa al…