UN Human Rights deploys assessment mission to South Sudan
The UN human rights chief had begun deploying a mission to assess the situation in South Sudan, given reports of alleged serious violations and abuses committed by both parties to the conflict, a statement issued today said…
UN Police supports SSNPS in rebuilding citizens’ trust
To support the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) in its efforts to rebuild confidence and trust, UNMISS Police Commissioner Fred Yiga today visited three police posts in areas identified for voluntary return of…
UNICEF and WFP launch nutrition screening of children in Warrap
Stepping up their activities in South Sudan, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF today launched a mass mobilization campaign in Warrap State to screen thousands of children for malnutrition. The efforts followed the…
UNMISS calls for release of barge crew held in Upper Nile
UNMISS had extracted 18 peacekeepers who were detained by heavily armed men affiliated to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) - In Opposition in Upper Nile State, Mission Spokesperson Ariane Quentier said in Juba today…
UNMISS starts long term patrol to Bentiu town
UNMISS recently started long duration patrols to Bentiu town, Unity State to closely assess the security situation and conditions for humanitarians actors to expand their operations. According to the UN Military Sector North…
UNMISS upgrades Yambio airstrip
By rehabilitating the airstrip in the Western Equatoria State capital Yambio, UNMISS was enhancing the state government’s ability to deliver services, a senior state official said today. “By upgrading this airstrip, you have…
Warrap parliamentarians learn about UNMISS mandate
The Warrap State Legislative Assembly today pledged to help in accurately informing communities about the role of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Assembly Speaker Madot Dut Deng made the remarks during a…
UNMISS Update No. 94
UNMISS Update No. 94
Bor – Jonglei RRP 2 Day Workshop on Supporting Peaceful Coexistence, Safe and Voluntary Return and Reintegration
In Bor – Jonglei, UNMISS RRP organized a two day training workshop on Supporting Peaceful Coexistence of Communities towards Safe and Voluntary Return and Reintegration with Twenty six of the expected thirty participants in…
Two- day child protection workshop in Bentiu
More than 40 SPLA soldiers are attending a two- day child protection workshop in Bentiu to inform them about the rights of children. The two day workshop is being organized by the UNMISS Child Protection Section. The workshop…
UNMISS MONBATT renovates hospital in Bentiu
Four rooms of a ward in the Bentiu hospital have been renovated by UN Peacekeepers and handed over to the community. The health facility that was destroyed during the two year conflict was repaired by the UNMISS Mongolian…
GBV Rountable held in Twic County
Internally displaced women and women organizations in Twic State (formerly Twic County, Warrap) said an inclusive anti gender based violence campaign is needed to address the ever increasing plight of women in the state. The…