IWD 2016 in Yambio
The Women’s General Union, in collaboration the UNMISS commemorated the IWD in the form of fasting, marching and prayer to in Freedom Square, in WES Yambio town. During her remarks, the chairperson for the Women’s General…
Mongolian female peacekeepers interact with school girls in Pariang
Female troops of the UNMISS Mongolian Battalion today organized a “lunch break” programme, during which they met with more than 200 school girls in Pariang. Held at a school which was renovated by the Mongolian Battalion last…
Peace a pre-requisite for closing gender gap in South Sudan, says SRSG
It is imperative to have lasting peace in South Sudan to enable girls in the country to reach their full potential and exercise their rights as children and women, the top UNMISS official said in Juba today. UNMISS chief…
Security Council renews sanctions on South Sudan
The UN Security Council today renewed, until 15 April, sanctions which it imposed in a resolution it adopted last year, directed at those blocking peace in South Sudan. It also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts…
South Sudan Red Cross opens communication centre for IDP’s in Bentiu
The South Sudan Red Cross in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have opened a communication centre for the displaced population in Bentiu. The main aim of the centre is to connect the…
Tokyo UNIC Director commends UN and humanitarian agencies addressing challenges in South Sudan
The Director of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Tokyo commended the solidarity of UN and humanitarian agencies helping to stabilize the security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan. Ms. Kaoru Nemoto…
Transitional Government draws closer as first IO forces arrive in Juba
The First Vice President Riek Machar is expected to arrive in Juba “by next week” and a Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) will be established “within the next two weeks.” These announcements were made by the…
UNMISS and UNMAS conduct conflict management and mine awareness education workshop in Pibor
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Civil Affairs conducted a two-day community-based conflict management workshop in Pibor on 30-31 March. The Civil Affairs section was joined by the United Nations Mine Action…
UNMISS engages women on peacebuilding in Rumbek
A group of 40 women in Rumbek talked about their possible contributions to peacebuilding during an engagement organized by the UNMISS Public Information Section in Rumbek. The women’s group from the Sacred Heart Parish was…
UNMISS hands over mended Mvolo – Tonj road in Rumbek
In support of the mandate and in order to ensure smooth delivery of humanitarian assistance, UNMISS tasked its Chinese engineers (CHN HMEC) to repair the 220 km road between Mvolo and Tonj. Speaking on behalf of the Head of…
UNMISS Monbatt Peacekeepers celebrate their armed forces anniversary in Bentiu
An UNMISS Mongolian contingent (Monbatt -5) performed music and displayed artwork for thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Bentiu PoC site in connection with the 95th Anniversary of the establishment of the…
UNMISS Mongolian Peacekeepers’ presence improves freedom of movement in Leer County
Officials in Leer County say security has improved and people started moving freely and returning to their localities following the deployment of a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Mongolian battalion (Monbatt)…