World Humanitarian Day celebrated in Juba
19 August 2015 - Some 29 aid workers had been killed since South Sudan’s conflict began in 2013 and many more were missing, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country said today in Juba. “As we recall the tragic losses…
Media in Juba stage three-day blackout over journalist’s killing
21 August 2015 - Juba journalists have declared three days of mourning following the death of Peter Moi Julius, who worked for the city’s corporate business newspaper. The bullet-riddled body of Peter Moi was discovered on…
UNMISSS hands over water system in Malith, Lakes State
21 August 2015 - UNMISS has donated a new solar-powered water system to Malith village in Rumbek East county, Lakes state. Speaking during the launch today, Yom Marik, a member of the Lakes state water management committee…
Bentiu PoC
Woman at UNMISS Protection of Civilians site, Bentiu, Unity State. Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Billy
Juba PoC
Child at UNMISS Protection of Civilians site, Juba. Photo: UNMISS/Ilya Medvedev
Western Equatorians pay tribute to Speaker Elisa
23 August 2015 - The late Speaker of Western Equatoria’s Legislative Assembly, Bage James Elisa, was laid to rest today following his fatal slaying on Friday evening. Thousands of people paid their last respects to the 45…
UNICEF launches learning campaign in Greater Pibor area
25 August 2015 - UNICEF has launched a campaign to increase school attendance and participation in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. The children’s agency says the so-called “back to learning” initiative gives children…
Agreement critical step towards ending conflict, says Ban
27 August 2015 - Signing a peace agreement on South Sudan’s conflict was a critical step towards ending the 20-month conflict that had devastated the county and caused unspeakable suffering, the UN’s top official said today…
UN humanitarian agencies reach thousands of cut-off South Sudanese
27 August 2015 - UN emergency relief teams have reached more than 27,000 people in a town in South Sudan cut off by insecurity since March, according to a joint statement issued by UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP)…
Peace deal ‘first step’ in resolving South Sudan crisis, Security Council says
28 August 2015 - The Security Council today called on all parties, with the help of the United Nations, to implement its recently signed peace accord and adhere to the permanent ceasefire. “The Security Council acknowledges…
Relocation of foreign nationals from protection-of-civilians site in Juba begins
Juba, 31 August 2015 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) wishes to announce the start of a relocation programme for 510 foreign nationals who have been living at one of the UNMISS protection-of-civilians (PoC…
UNMISS kicks off farming, community projects in Rajaf
1 September 2015 - Seeking to boost relations with the local community, UNMISS has been assisting a Central Equatoria village with farming, carpentry, basketball and kindergarten. As part of the Civil Military Cooperation…