UNPOL and IDP security watch groups curb crime in Malakal
1 September 2015 - Crime rates in the UNMISS protection site in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal had reduced as a result of joint efforts by UN Police (UNPOL) and internally displaced persons’ security watch groups, an UNPOL officer revealed today.“Criminality has reduced drastically compared to…
Peace Agreement
President Salva Kiir signing peace agreement to resolve country's conflict in Juba on 26 August. Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Billy
Relocation of foreign nationals from protection site in Juba
Children arriving at refugee settlement in Makpandu, Western Equatoria State during relocation of over 100 foreign nationals from UNMISS protection site in Juba. Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Billy
Foreign national asylum seekers relocated to Western Equatoria
1 September 2015 - Over 100 foreign national asylum seekers arrived today at Makpandu refugee settlement in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, from a UNMISS protection-of-civilians (PoC) site in Juba. The voluntary relocation was part of an ongoing programme conducted by the mission, the UN Refugee…
Malakal IDPs moving to new, improved site
4 September 2015 - To improve living conditions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) living at the UNMISS protection-of-civilians (PoC) site in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal, humanitarian partners recently started relocating them to new sites. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and other…
Press release re closure of Juba protection-of-civilians site for foreign nationals
Juba, 5 September 2015 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is pleased to announce that 241 foreign nationals have been relocated from a protection-of-civilians (PoC) site at Mission headquarters since 27 August to locations in Juba Town, Yambio Town and the Makpandu refugee…
WFP begins food air drops in Bentiu
7 September 2015 - With the rainy season making roads impassable, the World Food Programme (WFP) began air dropping much-needed food in the Unity State capital Bentiu today. According to Francis Sarpong, WFP head of office in the state, the month-long exercise is expected to reach an estimated 130…
Bright Stars
South Sudan national football team Bright Stars won their first ever competitive game against Equatorial Guinea on 5 August. Photo: UNMISS/JC McIlwaine.
International Literacy Day
South Sudan joins the global community in celebrating International Literacy Day on 8 September. Photo: UNMISS/JC McIlwaine
Efanyak community learns to help police reduce crime
9 September 2015 - UN Police (UNPOL) and South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) recently launched a community policing awareness campaign in Torit County’s Efanyak community. According to Gabriel Adaka, an SSNPS warrant officer, crime can only be reduced when community members cooperate with…
Western Equatoria parliament re-opens after long recess
9 September 2015 - Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly today reopened in the state capital Yambio, following a long recess and the death of Speaker Bage James Elia, who was killed by unknown gunmen last month. Speaking at the opening ceremony, recently appointed Caretaker Governor Major…
UNICEF, WFP launch nationwide nutrition plan in Aweil
9 September 2015 - With a child becoming severely malnourished every two minutes, the nutrition situation in South Sudan remained dire, UNICEF Country Representative Jonathan Veitch said in a press statement today. The statement was jointly issued by UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP), as…