UNMISS constructing a sewage dump site in Bor
A small skip for humankind, a big leap and a sewage dump site for the citizens of Bor and Greater Jonglei. That’s an accurate description of the hole currently being dug by UNMISS and its Republic of Korea Horizontal Military Engineering Company (ROK-HMEC). Once completed, the facility is expected…
Thousands of IDP’s in Kuda appealing for urgent humanitarian assistance
Thousands of IDP’s in Kuda, a village 54 kilometers west of Juba, are appealing for urgent humanitarian assistance - They fled their homes two weeks ago following clashes between government forces and unknown assailants. The villagers said they have no food, water, shelter or medicine in the bush…
Foot patrolling peacekeepers help decrease crime against women in Bentiu
Foot patrols by UNMISS peacekeepers in the vicinity of the Protection of Civilian (PoC) site in Bentiu have reduced the number of crimes committed against women collecting firewood in the area. “We now face no problem. The presence of UNMISS peacekeepers around is important and is helping us to move…
Life in Lainya gradually returning to calm days of old
The people of Lainya County are gradually returning to their homes. Clashes, in early July, between the national army and other armed groups had driven them into out-skirting bush land seeking shelter and safety for the past two months. The area’s Commissioner, Augustino Keri Gwolo, said that over…
Mingkaman hosts a tripartite peace conference
The states of Eastern Lakes, Terkeka and Jonglei in a move to halt road ambushes and cattle rustling, held a three day peace conference at Mingkaman. The forum started on 26 and ended on 28 September 2016, supported by VISTAS. Briefing the integrated team of the UNMISS upon arrival to Yirol town…
CAD supports counseling and conflict management workshop in Yirol
The Catholic Diocese of Rumbek with support from UNMISS Civil Affairs Division (CAD) has held a three-day training for thirty teachers in Yirol town. Participants were briefed on peer counseling and on how to manage conflicts, traumas and cases of indiscipline at school. In his closing remarks, the…
Radio drama to promote peace and national identity
A group of artistic, peace-loving South Sudanese has recently embarked on spreading messages of peace, unity and national identity using a new radio drama series called Soil and Fire. Targeting citizens from all walks of life, the drama is aimed at helping restore a sense of South Sudanese national…
Visiting ASG Wane delivers stark message to IDPs: only peace can significantly improve situation
“Let us not fool ourselves: we (the UN) can only marginally improve your living conditions. Only with peace and reconciliation can there be significant improvement of the situation you are in”. Thus spoke El Ghassim Wane, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations when he met community…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.139
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.139
UNMISS hands over scholastic materials for school children in Lobonok
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Tuesday handed over scholastic materials for pupils of Sindru Primary School in Lobonok, Juba. The items, including 150 school bags, UNMISS branded T-shirts, 750 exercise books and an assortment of pens, pencils, water bottles and balls, were…
UNMISS in Bor conducts personal hygiene session for children
UNMISS peacekeepers from Sri Lanka used some of their spare weekend time to take children from the Protection of Civilians site in Bor through an interactive training session on personal hygiene and cleanliness. The event, held on the premises of the SriMed Level II hospital, hosted 60 children aged…
Arch Bishop makes plea for caution against violence
More must be done to combat the attacks and killings of civilians in South Sudan, according to a renowned archbishop from South Sudan. Arch Bishop Daniel Deng Bul, leader of the Episcopal church of Sudan and South Sudan, appealed to the fighting forces to desist from targeting people based on their…