News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

6 March 2014 - Concerned by gunfire near its compounds in Juba last night, UNMISS has called on all parties to respect the work and inviolability of UN premises, which are protecting some 43,000 civilians in the capital. Juba is “tense” with some shots fired, a UN spokesperson told journalists in…

As Mary Jeshi and her family fled violence and sought shelter at an UNMISS base in Juba in mid-December, it seemed inevitable to her that life as she knew it would change. She just had no idea how much. “My work was to look after my family and home,” says Ms. Jeshi, a former housewife from Munuki, a…

After fighting erupted last December in Bentiu, Unity State, Kirsten Young spent long hours under the hot sun searching thousands of people seeking protection at the UNMISS gate. “We had to ensure people had no weapons or things they could use to hurt each other, and also (ensure) security of the…

7 March 2014 - South Sudan’s independence would never have been won without the efforts and power of the country’s women, the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) said in Juba today. Speaking to Radio Miraya ahead of International Women’s Day, which is observed on 8 March annually…

When Major Wench Syversen joined UNMISS in November 2013, she patrolled to follow up on security issues in counties, but now she focuses on protecting civilians in the UNMISS base. The Norwegian Military Liaison Officer was in Malakal, Upper Nile State, during four attacks on the town since the end…

Juba, 8 March 2014 - As we commemorate International Women's Day, 8 March, the women and girls of South Sudan need to be at the centre of our attention. The crisis that has engulfed large parts of the country is hitting women and children the hardest.

10 March 2014 - South Sudanese people across the country performed drama, ethnic songs and dances to mark International Women’s Day, which is officially observed on 8 March. In Unity State, an event organized by UNMISS displaced women’s groups and supported by the International Rescue Committee on 7…

7 March 2014 - To discuss a draft constitution and youth activities, the Eastern Equatoria State Youth Union officially opened its General Assembly at Magwi County headquarters today. Bringing together youth delegates from eight state counties, the three-day forum drew 76 members. “I urge all youth…

10 March 2014 - The UN refugee agency was concerned about Upper Nile State, where insecurity had prevented delivery of food and other relief items to vulnerable people, a spokesperson for the organization said in Geneva recently. Adrian Edwards said security conditions had hindered efforts to reach…

11 March 2014 - A high-level delegation from UN headquarters in New York will arrive in Juba tomorrow to investigate weapons being transported on UN trucks that were seized by South Sudanese security officials in Rumbek, Lakes State. In cooperation with the government, the delegation would…

Juba, 11 March 2014 - I am addressing you today in my capacity as the Force Commander of the troops serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). In that capacity, I am responsible for overseeing and supervising all activities and operations of our peacekeeping contingents…

11 March 2014 - A new apron constructed by UNMISS in the Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State capital Aweil was a dividend of peace, State Governor General Paul Malong said today. Commending UNMISS for its support in improving the state’s infrastructure, Gen. Malong said mission’s staff had reflected good…