UNMISS Police Commissioner visits Bentiu, stressing peace role of JIP
UNMISS’ top police official said today in Bentiu, Unity State, that the Joint Integrated Police (JIP) programme was critical for UN Police in supporting implementation of South Sudan’s peace agreement. As a result of the…
UNMISS Police Commissioner’s visit to Malakal and Bentiu
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…
USG Atul Khare arrives in South Sudan
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…
USG Atul Khare visits Bor
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…
Western Equatoria youth graduate from vocational training
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…
BANFMU Medical team carries out medical campaign
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…
Ethiopian peacekeepers donate tents
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…
Festus Mogae visits Bentiu and calls for full implementation of the peace agreement
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…
Football peace tournament held in Yambio
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…
Ghanaian troops receive medals in recognition for their service
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…
IOM trains community workers on mental health and psychosocial support
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…
JMEC Chairman visits Malakal, says peace must come
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…