UN Police celebrate Mandela Day in Wau
18 July 2014 - South African UN Police (UNPOL) officers based in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital Wau today commemorated Nelson Mandela Day at the protection site on the UNMISS base. Mandela Day is an annual…
UNPOL to coordinate with SSNPS in implementing new mandate
23 July 2014 – Rumours that UN Police (UNPOL) had fallen out with South Sudanese police were untrue, UNPOL Commissioner Fred Yiga said in Juba today. Speaking at the end of a three-day UNPOL State Advisor’s workshop, Mr. Yiga…
“Run for Peace” event held in Yambio
23 July 2014 - To promote peace in Western Equatoria State, UNMISS today organized a sports competition in the state capital Yambio.Hundreds of local youth and mission staff participated in the event under the theme “Run for…
3.9 million people in South Sudan face food insecurity
Woman in Mundri, Central Equatoria State, preparing flour in old truck. According to UN agencies, 3.9 million people in South Sudan face dangerous levels of food insecurity. Photo: UNMISS / JC Mcilwaine
Rumbek communities learn about human rights
24 July 2014 - To increase awareness of human rights issues, UNMISS today organized a workshop in the Lakes State capital Rumbek. The workshop, organized in collaboration with African Partnership Aid Rehabilitation and…
SSNPS presence must be felt, says UNPOL Commissioner
31 July 2014 - The role of UN Police (UNPOL) in assisting their South Sudanese counterparts had changed “drastically” following conflict in the country, UNPOL Commissioner Fred Yiga said in Juba today.“Our role in…
Food insecurity in South Sudan rising as funds dry up, says UN agency
31 July 2014 - Food insecurity has continued to deepen in South Sudan as funding for life-saving assistance has dwindled, the Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO) warned today. The funding shortfall is hampering efforts…
IDPs trained to deal with gender-based violence
4 August 2014 - An attack on women and children during or after a crisis was not just an attack on an individual, but also on families, communities, rule of law, dignity and humanity, a UN Police (UNPOL) official said in Juba…
UNMISS condemns killing of humanitarian worker in Bunj, Upper Nile State
Juba, 4 August 2014 – UNMISS is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in Bunj, Maban County, Upper Nile State, where, since yesterday, there have been clashes between a community-based self defence…
UNMAS, ECHO launch campaign in London
5 August 2014 - To raise awareness about the impact of landmines, the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) recently launched an outreach and advocacy campaign in the Unitedd Kingdom capital London. The campaign, intended to reach a…
Northern Bahr El-Ghazal launches reunification of children
4 August 2014 - Authorities in the Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State today launched an exercise to reunify more than 80 children who have been living on the streets in the state capital Aweil with their families in different…
UNMISS deplores killings of more humanitarian aid workers in Maban County
Juba, 5 August 2014 - The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing by the so-called Mabanese Defence Forces of at least five South Sudanese employees of humanitarian non…