SRSG urges South Sudan’s leaders to compromise for peace
7 October 2014 - UNMISS’ top official stressed today at her first press conference in Juba the vital need for South Sudan’s political leaders “to make the necessary compromise for peace”. “Progress on the peace talks … appear…
UN Envoy on sexual violence in conflict meets President Kiir
7 October 2014 - President Salva Kiir had agreed to become a champion in the fight against sexual violence in conflict in South Sudan and around the world, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Sexual…
Musicians join campaign to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse
8 October 2014 - Lending their voices to a national campaign, renowned South Sudanese musicians Beatrice Anthony and Emmanuel Lasu recently joined a drive to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse. Songs by the two musicians…
UN Police donates equipment to Bentiu watch groups
9 October 2014 - To boost security for internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in protection sites at UNMISS Bentiu, Unity State, UN Police have given community watch groups vital equipment to carry out their duties…
Indian commander in Bor pledges continuing assistance for John Garang University
10 October 2014 - Stressing that an educated workforce was vital for any successful nation, an UNMISS commander in Bor, Jonglei State, said today that his battalion would continue to support Dr. John Garang Memorial…
Maridi and Ibba counties learn to protect and promote human rights
10 October 2014 - To ensure protection and promotion of human rights in Western Equatoria State, UNMISS today held a training workshops today in Maridi and Ibba counties. Human Rights Officer James Fandas said the training…
Bentiu women living in painful conditions, says UN envoy on sexual exploitation
10 October 2014 - Women in the protection area at UNMISS Bentiu were living under unbelievably challenging conditions, a top UN official said today during a visit to the Unity State capital. “It is painful … to see the…
Korea Engineers repair “boggy” Bor-Juba road
13 October 2014 - Seeking to improve a vital route connecting Bor, Jonglei State, with the South Sudanese capital Juba, UNMISS South Korean engineers have been repairing the road for several weeks.Speaking from the Koreans’…
Campaign to prevent sexual exploitation launched in Yei
9 October 2014 - It was vital to report cases of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and end the practice altogether, a government official said today in Yei County, Central Equatoria State. “These are things that happen in…
Sexual violence perpetrated by all parties, says Bangura
13 October 2014 - Women’s and children’s bodies were the battleground of conflict in South Sudan, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zainab Bangura said in a press release…
International Day of the Girl Chid
South Sudan celebrated International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “Innovating for girls education" on 11 October. With less than one per cent of girls completing primary education, the country has the highest female…
World Food Day
South Sudan joins the international community in celebrating World Food Day on 16 October. With displacement, conflict and seed shortages disrupting farming, several areas of the country face grave food insecurity. Photo…