News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Bor - South Sudan: The Special Representative of the Secretary General, David Shearer, has pledged to support efforts aimed at building peace in the greater Jonglei area. The SRSG arrived in Bor on Thursday, on his latest leg of tour to the country as head of the United Nations Mission in South…

New York, 10 March 2017 - The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has unveiled a new strategy designed to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse committed by those serving under the UN flag. The strategy is outlined in a report Mr. Guterres unveiled on Thursday. He also…

Juba, 13 March 2017 - The number of animals killed by poachers in South Sudan is increasing at “alarming rate,” according to a conservationist speaking to Miraya Breakfast show on Monday. Micheal Lopidia, is the chief of party and Deputy country director of Wildlife Conservation Society – WCS in…

13 March 2017 - “Assurances by senior Government officials of unconditional access and no bureaucratic impediments now need to be turned into action on the ground,” the UN's top humanitarian official has said. Mr. Stephene OBriene was briefing the UN Security Council on Friday on the situation in…

Jonglei, 13 March 2016 - Women in Jonglei are calling for greater efforts geared at empowering them to take active participation in issues that affect them and their country. This was a message flagged by Rachel Meshack Ajang, Head of Jonglei Women Association during celebrations to mark…

Juba, 13 March 2017 - To mark International Women's Day, the Japanese peacekeepers held a self-defense class for women at the University of Juba in South Sudan. Dr. Angelina Mattijo-Bazugba, Director of National Transformational Leadership Institute, University of Juba, and Professor Pauline Elaine…

Pibor, 13 March 2017 - “We want to see peace and once we have peace, everybody can benefit from the roads being opened and from development coming to the area,” said David Shearer, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, while concluding his visit to Pibor last Friday. The SRSG…

More than 40 troops serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been presented with UN Peacekeeping medals for their invaluable contribution to the implementation of the UN Mandate. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in South…

Bor, 14 March 2017 - Groups of youths from Jonglei have withdrawn from border areas they occupied during recent fighting with youth from neighboring Boma state, ending days of tensions with the youth in Boma. The withdrawal was made public in a recorded statement issued to the press on Monday. Mr…

Yei, 14 March 2017 - Members of the Chinese battalion also known as CHINBATT, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan – UNMISS, have rescued seven civil personnel from a hotel in Yei town. The rescue on Sunday evening came after the SPLA and members of the opposition engaged in a…

Malakal, 14 March 2017 – The African Union high representative for South Sudan, Alpha Oumar Konaré, has applauded the United National Mission in South Sudan for its role in protecting civilians sheltered at its base in Malakal. Mr. Konare led a delegation to Malakal recently, as part of his efforts…

Bor, 14 March 2017 - More than 300 people have graduated from an intensive training course in technical and vocational skills including carpentry, welding, electricity, and construction in Bor. The graduates were passed out last week from two training centers, established by the UNMISS Korean…