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 very great achievement for our society and for our vulnerable groups who have…
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) sites inside the UNMISS compound near Bentiu, Unity State.
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 (DSRSG) Moustapha Soumaré said in Juba today. Mr. Soumaré was speaking at an…
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 built with funding from UNMISS’ Quick Impact Projects (QIPS). Speaking at the…
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 the Dr. John Garang Mausoleum of the jubilation when South Sudan’s flag was…
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 now stable and calm,” the governor said. “The situation in that POC is not…
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 started on 8 July and will end on 20 July, will also focus on how to reduce…
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 of 32 participants, drawn from different communities at the Protection of…
UNMISS hands over water facility to Gormoyok village
15 July 2015 - Easing their vital water needs, UNMISS today handed over a mini water-yard facility to residents of Gormoyok Village in Juba, Central Equatoria State. Speaking during the hand-over ceremony, UNMISS Central Equatoria State Coordinator John Ugolo said the solar-powered facility was…