UNMISS denies accusations of ethnic bias in protection-of-civilians sites
Juba, 3 July 2015 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) wishes to correct factual errors and categorically refute allegations of ethnic bias and political favoritism contained in an article in today’s edition…
Kuajok police patrol
Meeting with local residents during UN Police patrol near Kuajok, Warrap State. Photo: UNMISS/JC McIlwaine
SSNPS launches Special Protection Unit
3 July 2015 - To improve investigation of cases involving sexual and gender-based violence, South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police officially opened a Special Protection Unit (SPU) headquarters in Juba today. “This is a…
UNMISS condemns fatal shooting of civilian in its Bentiu compound
Juba, 7 July 2015 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns in the strongest possible terms the fatal shooting of an internally displaced person (IDP) on 5 July at one of its protection-of-civilians (PoC)…
UNMISS launches “HeForShe” campaign
8 July 2015 - By launching the “HeForShe” campaign, UNMISS was becoming part of a global movement recognizing that everyone had a role in achieving gender equality, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General…
UNMISS hands over court building to Greater Kapoeta
8 July 2015 - UNMISS today handed over a new court building to the judiciary and people of Greater Kapoeta in Eastern Equatoria State. The $50,000 structure, comprising a courtroom, judge’s chamber and clerks’ office, was…
South Sudan commemorates fourth independence anniversary
9 July 2015 - It was vital for the South Sudanese to view the country’s fourth independence anniversary as an opportunity for new beginnings, President Salva Kiir said in Juba today. He reminded the large crowd gathered at…
South Sudanese urged to return home, unite for development
9 July 2015 - As Unity State celebrated South Sudan’s fourth independence anniversary today, Governor Joseph Nguen called on people living in the UNMISS Bentiu Protection of Civilians (PoC) site to return home. “Security is…
Bentiu IDP community watch group learn to reduce crime
10 July 2015 - To promote peace among different ethnic groups, UNMISS recently began training a Community Watch Group at the UNMISS Protection-of-Civilians (PoC) site in the Unity State capital Bentiu. The training, which…
Independence Day 2015
South Sudan celebrating its fourth anniversary of independence on 9 July. Photo: UNMISS/Irene Scott
Working at Warrap State Hospital
UNMISS Kenyan doctor working in maternity ward at Warrap State Hospital in capital Kuajok, as part of civil military activities. Photo: UNMISS/JC McIlwaine
Malakal IDPs attend human rights workshop
14 July 2015 - UNMISS today conducted a human rights workshop for community leaders and youth security monitors among internally displaced person’s (IDPs) at the mission’s base in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal. A total…