World AIDS Day commemorated in Wau
1 December 2014 - In raising awareness about the pandemic, World AIDS Day is being marked with various sporting activities in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal capital Wau. A football match began the celebrations on 28 November between UNMISS civilian staff and UNMISS Kenyan Battalion teams as part of…
UN denies media reports of plan to make South Sudan a UN “protectorate”
Juba, 2 December 2014 - There have been persistent reports in South Sudanese and regional media alleging that the United Nations has a plan to place the Republic of South Sudan under a "protectorate." Members of the Government of South Sudan have also brought these reports to the attention of the…
UNMISS hands over police cell in Wulu, Lakes State
1 December 2014 - UNMISS today handed over a new police detention facility to authorities in Wulu town, south of the Lakes State capital Rumbek. The facility, made up of three prison cells, was constructed with support from the mission’s Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) funding at a cost of $47,500.…
Campaign against gender-based violence kicks off in Bentiu
3 December 2014 - Aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of domestic violence and early marriage, humanitarian partners today kicked off a sensitization campaign at the UNMISS protection site in the Unity State capital Bentiu. The campaign, which was organized as part of the 16 Days of Activism…
Women must understand rights, says Juba forum
4 December 2014 - In assisting women tackle challenges they faced in realizing peace and security in South Sudan, UNMISS and partners today held an Open Peace Forum in Juba. The event took place at a UN House Protection of Civilians site, commonly called POC 3. It focused on UN Security Council…
Agricultural show opens in Yambio
4 December 2014 - Showcasing farmers’ produce and machinery from the state’s 10 counties, a three-day agricultural trade show opened today in the Western Equatoria capital Yambio. Speaking during the opening, State Governor Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro urged people to work hard to ensure food security…
UNMISS patrols in Pibor
Indian peacekeeper speaking with local residents during patrol in Pibor County, Jonglei State. Photo: UNMISS/Gideon Musa
IDPs in Melut learn about UNMISS work
3 December 2014 - Aiming to help internally displaced people (IDPs) better understand the UNMISS mandate, mission officials today conducted a one-day workshop at a protection site in Melut, Upper Nile State. UNMISS Civil Affairs Officer Nino Gerardo Lasin said it was important for IDPs to understand…
Early marriages deprive girls of education, say Melut IDPs
8 December 2014 - Girls forced to marry young were unable to finish their education or enter into a career, according to the resident of an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Melut County, Upper Nile State. Akwal Majok was speaking during a recent UNMISS-organized discussion with young girls…
South Sudanese urge accountability for atrocities committed during crisis
5 December 2014 - The culture of impunity in South Sudan must stop and human rights abusers be held accountable for their crimes, a University of Juba law lecturer said today during a UN Radio Miraya debate. “Every time we shield the perpetrators the culture (of) impunity becomes deeply entrenched…
World AIDS Day commemorated in Malakal
6 December 2014 - Internally displaced people (IDPs) at the UNMISS base in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal today joined government representatives, the UN family and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to commemorate World AIDS Day. “As a new nation, we have to add our voices to the world…
Abattoir inaugurated in Raja, Western Bahr El-Ghazal
8 December 2014 - UNMISS was ready to continue to work with all government authorities in Western Bahr El-Ghazal State in peace building activities, a senior mission official said today in Raja County. UNMISS State Coordinator Winnie Babihuga was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of an abattoir…