Another 300 child soldiers released in Jonglei
11 February 2015 - UNICEF is applauding the release of another 300 children from an armed group in Jonglei State, the second UN-backed demobilization of child soldiers in less than a month. “For every child released, it’s the chance for a new life,” UNICEF South Sudan Representative Jonathan Veitch…
Kajo-Keji working to settle border dispute
12 February 2015 - The people of Kajo-Keji County are exploring ways of peacefully settling a border conflict with neighboring people in the Moyo district of northern Uganda. The effort follows clashes between the Ma’di of Moyo and the Kuku of Kajo-Keji between 15 and 19 September 2014 that left…
Internews launches radio station in Malakal protection site
13 February 2015 - A radio station aimed at promoting peaceful co-existence among displaced communities recently went on air in the UNMISS protection site in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal.Internews, an international non-profit media organization, launched “Nile Radio”, which broadcasts on 98…
Communities learn human rights in Aweil
12 February 2015 - Continuing to strengthen knowledge of human rights in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal, UNMISS held a workshop today in the capital Aweil. Participants included 22 representatives of civil society (CSO) and community based organizations (CBOs) from across the state. The training aimed to…
IDP community watch group training closes in Juba
13 February 2015 - Members of community watch groups in UNMISS protection sites must remember to abide by the law and observe others’ human rights, a senior mission official said in Juba today. UNMISS Deputy Police Commissioner Itendra Nair was speaking at the end of the third round of a training…
IDPs organize peace and reconciliation forum in Malakal
16 February 2015 - The top UNMISS official in Upper Nile today commended internally displaced people (IDPs) living on the mission’s base for organizing their first peace and reconciliation forum. “This is a sign of collective efforts from all of you (and)… it is good that you (decided) to solve your…
UNPOL organizes community engagement event for children in protection site
Children at UNMISS protection site in Juba attending community engagement programme organized by UN Police officers. Photo: UNMISS/Ilya Medvedev
UNPOL helping to build trust in South Sudanese police
16 February 2015 - South Sudanese officers were needed to run UNMISS-built police posts in creating secure conditions for Juba's displaced people to return home, the UN Police (UNPOL) chief said today.Speaking to Radio Miraya in Juba, UN Police Commissioner Fred Yiga noted that UNMISS had handed…
UNMISS SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej visits Bor
Juba, 17 February 2014: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj, visited Bor today. The visit was part of an effort to obtain firsthand knowledge of the situation on the ground concerning…
UNMISS chief attends Ethiopian medal parade in Bor
17 February 2015 - A critical part of the UNMISS mandate was to protect civilians both inside and outside UN bases, the mission’s top official said during a visit to the Jonglei State capital Bor today. “Our troops must ensure safety and security beyond the camps, out in the communities,” said…
Malakal displaced community leaders trained in human rights
18 February 2015 - Seeking to empower community leaders in its protection area, UNMISS in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal today concluded a two-day human rights training. Organized in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency and non-governmental organization INTERSOS, the training was aimed at…
UNMISS provides water system for thousands in Magwi
18 February, 2015 - Easing a severe water shortage in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria State, UNMISS today handed over a $60,000 pipe-borne water facility to the town. The solar-powered water system, expected to serve over 1,500 households, was built with funds from UNMISS’ Quick Impact Projects (QIPS). “We…