Displaced youth taught rights to combat crime
11 August 2014 - Seeking to reduce crime among youth in protection of civilians (PoC) areas at the UN Malakal base, the mission concluded a series of trainings for various communities today in human rights. Topics included human rights awareness, basic human rights principles, human rights during…
Security Council visit
UN Security Council members arriving in Juba for a one-day visit on 12 August. Photo: UNMISS/JC Mcilwaine
Security Council urges South Sudan to honour agreements
12 August 2014 - The UN Security Council was alarmed by reports that arms were coming into South Sudan to set the stage for more battles when the dry season begins, United States Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power said in Juba today.Ms. Power was speaking to media following meetings with President…
Security Council concludes South Sudan visit
13 August 2014 - UN Security Council’s discussions with President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar had been “rather disappointing” at times, Council President Mark Lyall Grant said in Juba today. “We did not hear much from them that gave us hope that there would be rapid agreement in the…
Security Council departure
UN Security Council members departing Juba on 13 August after a two-day visit to South Sudan. Photo: UNMISS/JC Mcilwaine
SSNPS urged to establish accountability mechanisms
13 August 2014 - It was vital for the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) leadership to put in place a strong accountability mechanism to address past and future complaints, UN Police (UNPOL) Commissioner Fred Yiga said in Juba today. “It will demonstrate your commitment and willingness, as…
UNMISS condemns clashes in Bentiu, Unity State South Sudan
Juba, 15 August 2014 - This morning between 6:30am and 9:00am, heavy, sustained small arms and artillery fire was heard to the South East of the UNMISS Base in Bentiu. One artillery shell exploded next to the UNMISS base, however nobody was injured by the blast.
Kuajok media should preach peace, says UNMISS official
19 August 2014 - Media in South Sudan had a vital role to play in bringing peace back to the country, the Acting UNMISS State Coordinator said in the Warrap State capital Kuajok recently.Leda Liman was speaking during an awareness-raising forum organized by UNMISS for media practitioners from…
UNMISS condemns live fire exercise in the vicinity of Bentiu camp, Unity State
Juba, 19 August 2014 - At approximately 9:45 am on Monday the 18th August, sustained gunfire, lasting for 30 minutes, was heard around the UNMISS compound in Bentiu, Unity State. The source of the firing was nearby Rubkona Airstrip, where SPLA soldiers are stationed.
As South Sudan crisis grows, Ethiopia becomes Africa’s largest refugee host
19 August 2014 - Ethiopia has surpassed Kenya in hosting the most refugees in Africa, sheltering 629,000 refugees as of the end of July, the UN refugee agency announced today.“The main factor in the change in the situation is the increased numbers of refugees fleeing the conflict in South Sudan,”…
UNMISS conducts human rights training in Tambura
20 August 2014 - UNMISS today completed a four-day human rights training for women and youth in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State. “The workshop (was organized) to increase civil society, youth and women’s groups’ knowledge of human rights and gender-based violence in their communities,” said…
Warrap forum discusses rape
21 August 2014 - Recent rape cases that resulted in the deaths of a pregnant woman and an 11-year old girl highlight the need to step up the fight against gender-based violence, participants at a forum in the Warrap State capital Kuajok said today. Representatives from the police, prison services…