UN Special Envoy Haysom - “The people of South Sudan and Sudan remain close to my heart”
Press Conference: UN Security Council delegation concludes South Sudan visit pt.5 Press Conference: UN Security Council delegation concludes South Sudan visit pt.5 The Transitional Government of National Unity – TGoNU has…
UN Special Envoy Haysom - “The people of South Sudan and Sudan remain close to my heart”
UN Special Envoy Haysom - “The people of South Sudan and Sudan remain close to my heart”
The new United Nations Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan says it is important for the two countries to maintain cordial relations in the interest of internal and regional peace. Nicholas Haysom arrived in Juba on…
Independent Special Investigation Team arrives in Juba to commence work on July Incidents
Independent Special Investigation Team arrives in Juba to commence work on July Incidents
Juba, South Sudan -- The Independent Special Investigation team, announced by the Secretary-General on 23rd August to look into the violence which occurred in Juba between 8-25 July 2016, and the response of the UN Mission…
Yei woman’s honey business breaks stereotypes, boosts food production
Betty July is a young entrepreneur engaged in a honey business in Yei. Her story is one of endurance and beating the odds to not only put food on the table, but also prove that a woman is capable of running a business…
Former Education Minister promotes Reading and Writing
Former Education Minister promotes Reading and Writing
The former Minister for Education, John Gai says reading and writing should be used as a constructive and healthy form of expression. John Gai Yoh, now Presidential advisor on Education is using his office to promote literacy…
UN pushes for greater rapprochement between the two Sudans
UN pushes for greater rapprochement between the two Sudans
The UN envoy for Sudan and South Sudan has cautioned the two neighbors against actions that could undermine peace and stability within and between them. “One has to recognize that the internal situations in both Sudan and…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE UNITED NATIONS DAY FOR SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION New York, 12 September 2016
The countries of the South have established themselves as indispensable participants in the global socioeconomic arena. Despite worldwide market volatility, South-South foreign direct investment is increasing. There are more…
Message from SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej on the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha
- Message from SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej on the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha
I extend warm greetings to you all on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. This is an occasion that honours the spirit of compassion, equality and generosity – universal values that extend across all cultures and bind us together in…
Partners ramp up response for South Sudan refugee influx in Uganda
Partners ramp up response for South Sudan refugee influx in Uganda
Uganda is currently witnessing a surge in refugee arrivals, with more than 4,000 South Sudan refugees entering the country ‘each day of the week,’ that’s according to UN refugee agency, UNHCR. The latest UNHCR emergency…
UNMISS in Rumbek organizes advocacy meeting on child marriages
UNMISS in Rumbek organizes advocacy meeting on child marriages
Early marriage is a harmful cultural practice which severely deprives children of their rights to childhood and education. Early marriage was also the topic of an advocacy meeting organized by UNMISS for women living in…
South Sudanese artists use Street Art to promote peace
South Sudanese artists use Street Art to promote peace
A group of young, creative South Sudanese artists is using visual expressions to convey a strong message of peace. The youth of the #Ana Taban peace movement have painted murals in various locations of Juba, depicting their…
WFP contracts farmers in Yambio to supply 70 metric tons of maize
WFP contracts farmers in Yambio to supply 70 metric tons of maize
The World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan has contracted a farmers’ association in Western Equatoria’s Yambio County to supply seventy metric tons of maize grain this year. “The Farmers’ Association in Yambio County has…