The UN will investigate error in transport of weapons for new contingent
Juba, 6 March 2014 - It is the policy of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) that during the crisis in South Sudan all arms and ammunition for peacekeeping contingents are flown into respective areas of…
UNMISS concerned about gunfire near Juba bases
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…
Displaced fending for themselves
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…
Keeping woman and children safe
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…
Women deserve to be honoured and empowered, SRSG says
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…
From patrolling to protecting civilans
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…
Protect the women and girls of South Sudan
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…
South Sudan observes International Women’s Day
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…
Eastern Equatoria youth open assembly in Magwi
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…
Insecurity prevents aid delivery in Upper Nile, says UNHCR
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…
UN team to investigate weapons transport
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…
Statement by UNMISS Force Commander Maj. Gen. Delali Johnson Sakyi
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…