United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien during his recent visit to South Sudan.
South Sudan crisis deepens as once-stable areas fall into violence – UN relief chief (includes video)
NOTE: Don't miss the video of Stephen O'Brien's press remarks. Recently returned from a three-day visit to South Sudan, United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien today painted a grave picture of the enormous…
The Security Council adopted a resolution to deploy a “Regional Protection Force” to the South Sudanese capital of Juba.
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…
Women being briefed by UNMISS Gender Unit in Bentiu.
UNMISS Bentiu briefs women about their rights to increased involvement in promoting peace
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…
UNMISS peacekeepers assisting victims of floodings in the Greater Bor/Twic East area, also enabling the delivery of humanitarian aid. Photo: Adebayo Ayokunle/UNMISS
UNMISS assists flood victims in Greater Bor/Twic East area
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…
Peace may begin with you - and if you participate in UNDP's Youth Innovation Challenge for Peace competition you can also win up to 10,000 USD.
UNDP launches Youth Innovation Challenge for Peace
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…
Ghanaian peacekeepers in Bentiu giving a workshop on how to handle mass casualty situations.
Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Bentiu train health workers to handle mass casualty situations
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…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on South Sudan (Terrain)
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…
A Fijian UN Police officer at work. She and her uniformed compatriots serving as peacekeepers at UNMISS were recently awarded medals for their efforts. Photo: UNMISS/Ilya Medvedev
Fijian uniformed UNMISS personnel awarded medals for their efforts
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…
Local musicians performing at a cultural event in the POC in Juba. Photo: UNMISS/JC Mcilwaine
Music for Peace Campaign
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…
Mongolian Peacekeepers from the MONBATT stationed in Bentiu provide protection for the Humanitarians providing assistance to IDP's in Leer. Photo: UNMISS/Zenebe Teklewold
Humanitarians appeal for more Protection.
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…
Jan Eliassonn Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. UN File Photo
Statement by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson at the World Humanitarian Day event in New York (19 August 2016).
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…
Sakina Issah Ghanain Police Officer being pinned with her UN Medal by UNMISS Police Commissioner Bruce Munyambo in Bentiu. Photo: UNMISS/Zenebe Teklewold
The Female Face of Peacekeepers
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…