News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

The Security Council adopted a resolution today (12 Aug) to deploy a “Regional Protection Force” to the South Sudanese capital under chapter seven of the UN charter as part of the extension of the United Nations mission’s (UNMISS ) mandate until 15 December 2016. The force is expected to include 4…

On 10 August, UNMISS Gender Unit briefed women on the Security Council Resolution 1325, which urges all actors to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in peace and security efforts. UNMISS Gender Officer Mihad Abdallhah engaged with women in Nhialdiu of Rubkona…

Mechanical engineers, belonging to the Republic of Korea peacekeeping contingent of UNMISS, have been working hard to repair flood-affected roads and bring under control rising water levels in Bor town in SouthSudan. The high intensity of rainfall has meant that Bor town has had to contend with…

Are you young* and hold the key to sustainable peace in South Sudan? Then UNDP South Sudan is looking for you**. The UN agency is launching an innovation challenge for youth -- individuals and groups -- with out-of-the-box innovative ideas on engaging their fellow young countrymen in peace building…

UNMISS Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Bentiu have provided capacity building to health workers operating in Bentiu and Rubkona to better handle causalities that may occur. The Ghanian battalion’s Senior Medical Officer Lt. Dr. Rilwany Sulley said the training is vital to respond quickly to situations that…

The Secretary-General is alarmed by the preliminary findings of a fact finding investigation by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) into the attack on Hotel Terrain in Juba on 11 July, in which one person was killed and several civilians were raped and brutally beaten by men in…

From the white, alluringly sandy beaches of the Fiji Islands, 29 men and women have travelled over 39 hours and some 16,300 kilometers to South Sudan to serve UNMISS. These men and women are Police, Corrections and Military officers who are making their contribution to the Global Peacekeeping…

A ‘Music for Peace Competition’ opens this in Juba afternoon. The competition is part of a 10 day peace activism campaign that was launched by Civil Society yesterday. The initiative is aimed at using the power of music to bridge gaps and forge peace. The campaign will feature a song composed by…

Humanitarian workers in South Sudan are appealing for full protection and safe passage as they continue to face restrictions in reaching people in need. John Lobor Secretary General of the South Sudan Red Cross, says their only agenda is to provide lifesaving assistance. CE-19 August 2016-John Lobor…

Distinguished participants and performers, Dear Friends, Today is a day to remember sacrifices and to honor courageous action. Today is also a day of celebrating our common humanity and our determination to live up to the values and principles of the UN Charter. On this World Humanitarian Day, we…

17 August 2016: Sakina Issah is quick to put on her deep blue uniform and other necessary gear to start her daily duty which will start at 4:00pm at the gate of Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site. August 17, 2017 was special for her and her other collogues in Bentiu. Before noon, she was part…

The South Sudan Women Network for Peace has embarked on a sustained campaign to push for effective implementation of the country’s Peace Agreement. The women say they have elaborated a seven-point agenda based on the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan…