New UNMISS SRSG welcomed by guards of honour at UN House in Juba on Saturday 21 January.
New UNMISS SRSG welcomed by guards of honour at UN House in Juba
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…
Ugandan Bishop John Baptist Odama urges South Sudan religious leaders to rally for peace.
Ugandan Bishop urges South Sudan religious leaders to rally for peace
The Catholic Archbishop of Gulu Diocese in Northern Uganda is urging religious leaders of South Sudan to put up a unified voice to campaign persistently for peace. “They need to consistently go to the media to let their…
UNMISS and partners on a recent assessment visit to the greater Kajo-Keji region.
UNMISS and partners on assessment visit to Kajo-Keji region
An integrated mission of the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMISS) recently visited the Greater Kajo-Keji region to find out more about the humanitarian, security and economic conditions in the area. UNMISS also…
President of the UN Security Council reads statement on the situation in South Sudan, 23 January 2017.
President of the UN Security Council reads statement on the situation in South Sudan (audio and video)
Statement read by H.E. Mr. Olof Skoog (Sweden) Permanent Representative of Sweden to the UN and President of the Security Council for the month of January 2017, on the situation in South Sudan (United Nations Mission in the…
The UNMISS SRSG David Shearer today met with the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Martin Elia Lomuro, who reiterated the government's commitment to the deployment of a Regional Protection Force.
UNMISS chief welcomes government commitment to deployment of Regional Protection Force, looks forward to discussing “frankly and clearly”
The UNMISS Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) David Shearer today met with the South Sudanese Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Martin Elia Lomuro, to discuss the way forward. Mr. Shearer was pleased to hear…
Today, on 25 January, the UNMISS SRSG David Shearer meeting the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir.
UNMISS chief meets President Kiir: “UN and UNMISS itself is here to help the people”
At today’s meeting between the UNMISS chief David Shearer and the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, the former stated that "the UN and UNMISS itself is here to help the people" and the latter, through his representative…
Pastoralists from Tonj and Gogrial have pledged to respect the Marial Bai Migration Peace Resolution agreed in November 2016.
Pastoralists pledge to respect Marial Bai Migration Peace Resolution
Over 300 pastoralists from Tonj and Gogrial have agreed to adhere to the Marial Bai Migration Peace Conference Resolution, regulation the conduct of pastoralists and farmers alike during the cattle migration season. They made…
Women attending an UNMISS peace dialogue workshop in Yambio.
Fifty women attend UNMISS peace dialogue workshop in Yambio
Over fifty women from the counties of Nzara and Yambio are attending a two-day UNMISS peace dialogue workshop in Yambio under the theme “the role of women in peace building”. Speaking to the participants, the State Minister…
UNMISS protests detention of Radio Miraya journalist in Juba.
UNMISS protests detention of Radio Miraya journalist in Juba
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has protested the arrest of a journalist working for the UN Radio in Juba. The Radio Miraya journalist and UN staff member was detained for five hours, by SPLA soldiers while covering a…
UNMISS chief David Shearer being interviewed by Radio Miraya's Gabriel Shadar.
UNMISS chief in exclusive interview with Radio Miraya: "This is a country with extraordinary potential"
The new UNMISS chief, David Shearer, has been talking to Radio Miraya in what constitutes his first one-on-one interview since arriving in Juba on 20 January. In the interview, Mr. Shearer tells us a bit about his personal…
AMDISS Chairperson Alfred Taban addressing a crowd at World Radio Day 2016, now protesting the arrest of three South Sudanese journalists.
Media Association protests arrests of journalists, including UNMISS staff
The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has condemned the arrest of three journalists by government soldiers in Juba. The media professionals, including a Radio Miraya reporter, were detained by soldiers…
Advocate Romano says that a hybrid court will be key for effective justice and accountability in South Sudan.
Advocate Romano: Hybrid court key for effective justice and accountability
An advocate in Juba says the establishment of a hybrid court is essential for effective justice and accountability. Taban Romano says the court would bring justice to victims of violations and also strengthen the rule of law…