Heavy rains worsening IDP conditions in Bentiu
11 August 2014 - Humanitarians are facing mounting challenges assisting over 40,000 displaced persons in UNMISS protection of civilian (PoC) sites in Bentiu, Unity State, where heavy rains have caused severe flooding. “The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…