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A delegation led by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Police Commissioner Frederick Yiga visited Malakal and Bentiu on 16-17 December. During this two-day working visit, the Police Commissioner held separate meetings with the state coordinators, UNMISS section team leaders including…

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, Atul Khare, arrived in South Sudan today for a three-day visit. Soon after his arrival in Juba, Mr. Khare met with the South Sudan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Benjamin Marial. The top UN Field Support official highlighted the United Nations’…

Visiting the Jonglei State capital Bor today, the top UN Field Support official commended the state government for the various initiatives in place to ensure peace, stability and development. Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Field Support, Atul Khare, made the remarks during a meeting with State…

The South Sudanese people could have no expectations of peace among communities if the country’s youth were not engaged in developmental activities, a training official in the Western Equatoria State capital Yambio today. Justin Omere, the deputy principal of Tii-ndoka Vocational Training Centre…

BANFMU Medical team, one medical officer and 8 medical personnel carried out a Medical Campaign in Malakal. The campaign was carried out as part of CIMIC, providing basic medical support to the local residents living near the newly constructed landing site South of BANFMU, in the Malakal premises. A…

UNMISS Ethiopian Peacekeepers donated tents, food items and clothing to IDPS whose tents and other property were destroyed by fire last week in the Malakal POC. The Commander of Ethiopian battalion in Malakal, Moris Kasa, said that his troops are committed to support the affected communities by…

During his visit to Bentiu, the Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (JMEC), Festus Mogae, says he witnessed the suffering of the people caused by the conflict. “Cessation of hostilities must take place and all acts of violence must stop including criminal activities because…

The NGO, Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), held a Peace and HIV/AIDS awareness football tournament in Yambio which included select youth groups and local football talent. The events Chairperson, Mr. Gugamugbia Peter, organized the tournament under the theme: “Youth together tournament for…

UN Peacekeepers have been called on to continue to work with the communities to alleviate their suffering. The call was made by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Eugene Owusu during a medal parade held for the Ghanaian battalion in Bentiu. Up to 300 Ghanaian troops received medals in recognition for…

Humanitarian agency staff working in the Bentiu POC attended a training workshop on mainstreaming psychosocial support in humanitarian emergencies. Ms. Polin Beauro, project manager of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support from the International Organization for Immigration (IOM) said the workshop…

The Chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) and Former Botswana President, Festus Mogae, arrived in Malakal on Wednesday 13 January, 2016. Upon his arrival, Chairman Mogae and his delegation were warmly welcomed by more than 4,000 Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the…

The Primary Leaving Certificate Examinations began in Bentiu yesterday. More than one thousand pupils are taking part in the exams for the first time since the start of the conflict. The acting director in the Ministry of Education in Unity, Zechariah Bol Tuor says papers were delivered on time in…