News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in UNMISS Wau are demanding for safety for them to go back to their homes. The IDPs in UNMISS Protection Site of Civilians (POCs) said that, though Wau is relatively calm; they will still be affected by violence in other parts of the country. “This issue of…

UN Habitat has handed over a Flood Protection, Water and Sanitation and Livelihood project to Alel Chok payam, Marial Bai County, Wau state. The project was funded by the Japanese government at a total cost of 2.4 million dollars. This cost included projects in Juba and Awiel. James Mabong Madut…

The people of Jonglei are being urged to embrace peace and work towards reconciliation. With a particular call to youth, Information Minister, Jacob Akec Dengdit said citizens should play an active role in promoting peace. “People of Jonglei state, this is a year of dialogue, a year for peace and…

UNMISS heavy machines are bulldozing their way at the University of Juba as the Japanese contingent of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has launched a renovation exercise today to improve the university’s football field. This is the first phase of the Mission’s “Sports for Peace” initiative…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s attention has been drawn to recent statements reported in the media concerning the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. It may be recalled that the United Nations Security Council in its Resolution 2304 decided that UNMISS force levels should be…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) wishes to comment on a recent press statement released by the SPLA I/O and other social media comments accusing UNMISS of facilitating government operations against the SPLA in Opposition in South Sudan. The Mission unconditionally denies the false…

Honorable Kenji Wakamiya, Japan’s Deputy Minister of Defense, liked what he saw when he on Monday 16 January visited the University of Juba and its football field to inspect the renovation work being carried out by UNMISS. The sports facility has remained closed since February 2012, but shall…

The UNMISS Joint Operation Centre (JOC) on Wednesday 18 January paid a visit to the village of Moroyok, a few kilometers southeast of the UN House in Juba. The UNMISS staff brought a variety of useful items donated by their friends and relatives back home, and were met by joyous members of the…

The new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS), Mr. David Shearer (New Zealand), has arrived in the country to assume his duties. Mr. Shearer succeeds Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj, who completed…

David Shearer, the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), delivered his first statement upon arriving in Juba on Friday 20 January at approximately 4.15 pm. A near verbatim transcript of what he had to say (plus audio and link to…

Mr. David Shearer of New Zealand, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), succeeds Ellen Margrethe Loej of Denmark, who completed her assignment at the end of November 2016. Mr. Shearer, till…

In the presence of hundreds of UNMISS peacekeepers, David Shearer, new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), received a ceremonial welcome from guards of honor on Saturday morning at the Mission’s UN House compound in the Jebel area of Juba. Mr. Shearer was also welcomed by the…