The Chairperson of the South Sudan Civil Society Alliance (SSCSA)Akuoch Ajang urges the public to stop using social media to fan ethnic hatred. Here seen at another occasion, in a meeting with UNMISS officials.
Civil Society Alliance: “Stop using Social Media to fan ethnic hatred”
The public is being cautioned against using social media to incite violence and hatred. The Chairperson of the South Sudan Civil Society Alliance (SSCA), Akuoch Ajang says social media sites including Facebook and other…
Bishop Paul Yogusuk urges leaders and citizens to unite as a nation. Photo from 8 December 2015, on the celebration of the Wonduruba agreement between local communities and an SPLA unit in the area. Photo: Radio Tamazuj
Shun tribalism and unite as a nation – Bishop Paul Yogusuk tells leaders and citizens
Bishop Paul Yogusuk of the Episcopal Church of Sudan and South Sudan has urged both government and the citizens to shun tribalism and unite as a nation. “We have to shun tribalism; you cannot go on exercising tribalism in a…
UNMISS statement on increased incidents of violence in South Sudan
UNMISS statement on increased incidents of violence in South Sudan
Statement attributable to the Principal Public Information Officer, UNMISS Statement on increased incidents of violence in South Sudan The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is extremely concerned over increased reports of…
South Sudan scholar calls for restraint from violence
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in parts of the country including in Mayom County, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week left a Member of Parliament…
"Investing in girls is both the right thing to do, and the smart thing to do." Thus spoke the UN Secretary-General in his message on the International Day of the Girl Child.
Secretary-General's message on the International Day of the Girl Child
The theme of this year’s International Day of the Girl is based on the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. The slogan is: Girls’ Progress equals Goals’ Progress: What Counts for Girls. The wellbeing, human rights and…
National Youth Union pleads for peace. In the photo, youth marching for peace on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2016.
National Youth Union pleads for peace
Youth are appealing to South Sudan’s leaders to prevail over their forces to prevent further bloodshed. The call by the National Youth Union comes in the wake of ambushes on passenger vehicles and rising insecurity in parts…
Former first lady: Holistic and inclusive dialogue needed in South Sudan
DATE: 19.9.2016. DURATION: 4:35 seconds. LANGUAGE: English. PRODUCER: Luka William Athiel. Authorities in the Pibor region say they are working hard to promote peaceful co-existence among the bordering communities in greater…
António Guterres appointed next UN Secretary-General by acclamation. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard
António Guterres appointed next UN Secretary-General by acclamation
The General Assembly today appointed by acclamation the former Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, as the next United Nations Secretary-General, to succeed Ban Ki-moon when he steps down on 31 December. Mr. Guterres…
Concerned about rising insecurity, UNMISS cautions against the rhetoric of incitement
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in parts of the country including in Mayom County, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week left a Member of Parliament…
AU launches campaign to restore the dignity of women and to ensure accountability in South Sudan
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in parts of the country including in Mayom County, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week left a Member of Parliament…
Chiefs join UNMISS in rallied call for peace at a meeting at UN House, Juba.
Chiefs join UNMISS in rallied call for peace
Traditional chiefs representing the different ethnic groups in the country have made a rallied call for peace in South Sudan. “Once tribes are united, peace will prevail,” said Deng Macham, head of the South Sudan Council of…