People slowly returning to Bor
11 February 2014 - Although the city has normalized after recent fighting, less the 2,000 people have returned to the Jonglei State capital Bor, according to aid agency officials. “Returnees are coming back from different directions,” South Sudan Red Cross Director David Gai told UN Radio Miraya. “A…
Bentiu residents receive 15-day food ration
11 February 2014 - Local residents beginning to return to the Unity State capital Bentiu after violence in the town received rations of food today to last 15 days for each family.Working with UNMISS and other humanitarian partners, teams from the World Food Programme (WFP) and International…
South Sudan faces complex path to peace, says peacekeeping chief
11 February 2014 - The top UN peacekeeping official today warned of difficult challenges in solving the conflict between the government and opposition in South Sudan. “It is going to be a very long, complex process to address all the deep roots of this very big crisis,” Under-Secretary-General for…
Displaced opt to remain in UN bases, despite challenges
12 February 2014 - Displaced people at an UNMISS base in the South Sudanese capital Juba were opting to remain there until the security situation outside became more predictable, their representatives said today.Although life in the protection of civilian site came with some challenges, the UN was…
SSNPS, UN Police search UNMISS Juba base
12 February 2014 - To enhance safety in the protection of civilians (POC) site at UNMISS Tomping base, South Sudan and UN police officers searched the Juba base and its surrounds today. “We got information that some of our South Sudanese civilians … and some soldiers were holding guns and brought…
President donates 250,000 SSP for HIV orphans
10 February 2014 - South Sudanese President Salva Kiir’s office today donated 250,000 South Sudanese pounds (about $79,000) to support children orphaned due to HIV/AIDS in the country. According to 2012 UNAIDS estimates, more than 150,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in South Sudan and over 1,000…
New dogs arrive for mine action
UN Mine Action Service contractor with one of eight newly arrived sniffer dogs, which will be used to strengthen security within UNMISS protection of civilians areas in Juba. Photo: UNMISS / Ghideon Musa
Bentiu residents receive 15-days rations
Residents of Unity State capital Bentiu taking food from distribution point after World Food Programme, International Organization for Migration, UNMISS and other partners gave families 15-day rations. Photo: UNMISS/Anna Adhikari
Ban welcomes start of South Sudan talks
12 February 2014 - Stressing the need to adhere to the ceasefire signed last month, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the start of South Sudan political talks between the government and opposition.“The Secretary-General reiterates the importance of national political dialogue, with the…
Youth begin free washing project for wounded soldiers
12 February 2014 - The Youth Technology Development Organization launched a free wash project at Juba Military Hospital today to help wounded soldiers.“We the youth volunteered to help the wounded soldiers to wash their cloths and bed sheets for peace and unity in this nation,” said Organization…
An urgent need for water
In the midday heat at the UNMISS base in Juba, displaced people go about what has become their normal life for the past two months.From the far gate at the west end of the compound, people return from an aid distribution point with blankets, buckets and soap. Women start fires to cook and business…
International Day against Use of Child Soldiers
Children playing in civilian protection site in Jonglei State capital Bor. As the world observed International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers on 12 February, UN partners said they continued to receive credible reports children had been used by both sides in the South Sudan conflict and hoped…