UNMISS Civil Affairs officer addresses communities in Terekeka - Courtesy Photo
Terekeka adopts resolutions supporting UNMISS reconciliation efforts
09 March 2017 - Communities in Terekeka have adopted a set of resolutions designed to promote reconciliation and peaceful co-existence between four counties of Gwor, Tindilu, Tali and Tijor. This came after a two day…
SRSG pledges support for peace efforts in the Greater Jonglei
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…
UN Secretary-General unveils new strategy to address sexual abuse by UN personnel
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…
“Killings the biggest threat to wildlife in South Sudan”: Conservationist
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…
“Turn words into action” - UN Relief Chief tells Government of South Sudan
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…
Women in Jonglei appeal for empowerment as UN advocates for gender equality
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…
UNMISS Peacekeepers help women build self-defense skills
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…
SRSG David Shearer in meeting with leaders of Greater Jonglei
SRSG appeals for peace and development on conclusion of tour to Pibor
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…
SRSG David Shearer awards Indian Troops UN peacekeeping medals
SRSG David Shearer awards Indian troops UN Peacekeeping Medals
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…
Youth in Jonglei respond to UNMISS call to withdraw from border area
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…
UNMISS Patrols rescue seven civilians in Yei
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…
AU Envoy commends UNMISS work in Malakal
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…