UNMAS celebrates International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action: “Peace without mine action is incomplete peace”
Unnecessarily cute sniffer dogs, interactive demonstrations of mine action work, an exuberant photo exhibition, a Japanese cultural performance and the launch of a catchy mine awareness song. Juba was treated to all of it, and more, as the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) celebrated its 20…
Rwandan FPU arrive in Juba
A plane carrying 160 Rwandan Formed Police Unit (FPU) officers arrived safely at the Juba International Airport on Tuesday 4 April. The new officers, under the command of Commissioner Bosco Rangira, were transported to the Rwandan FPU camp at UN House, where they were greeted by UNMISS Police…
UNMISS Bor raise awareness among armed groups about the rights of children
In Jonglei, 30 SPLA officers and 10 other participants from line state ministries and organized armed forces attended a two- day child protection workshop in Bor, raising their awareness about the rights of children. Delivering his closing remarks, the local SPLA Director of Operations, Brigadier…
UNMISS briefs Wau university students on its role and mandate in the country
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has held a workshop with students of the Bahr el-Ghazal University in Wau on its role and mandate in the country. The one-day forum conducted by the mission’s Communications and Public Information Section was attended by more than 100 students, who…
South Korean engineers open vegetable and pastry shop in Bor as part of vocational training centre
Last week, the South Korean Engineering contingent in Bor opened a pastry and vegetable shop, the Hanbit Market, as part of its vocational training centre. The initiative is part of the contingent’s efforts to empower trainees by teaching them trading and customer relations skills. The Hanbit Market…
UNMISS educates civil society organizations on conflict management in Rumbek
The UNMISS Civil Affairs Division (CAD) conducted a strategic one-day workshop geared towards aiding civil society organizations (CSOs) in Rumbek in conflict management in the region. The workshop focused on strengthening relations between UNMISS and the CSOs in the areas of peace building, conflict…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL THEMATIC DEBATE: PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS REVIEW (includes video link)
(Scroll down for video) United Nations peacekeeping is an investment in global peace, security, and prosperity. Around the world, the Blue Helmets are the concrete expression of the Charter’s determination “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” The achievements of peace operations…
SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRANK MUSHYO KAMANZI OF RWANDA AS FORCE COMMANDER, UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Lieutenant General Kamanzi brings to the position more than 28 years of national and…
South Sudanese asked to learn from Rwanda experience to prevent genocide
The people of South Sudan have been urged to draw lessons from what happened in Rwanda in 1994 to prevent genocide from taking place on their own soil. The plea to learn from the Rwandan experience was heard and repeated during a ceremony to commemorate the 23 rd anniversary of the genocide that…
Press release (on behalf of UNMAS) Launch of Mine Action Photo Exhibition and Risk Education Music Video
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), in commemoration of 4 April, “International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action,” presents an online exhibition of 20 mine action images which depict mine action operations and the positive impact on civilians across South Sudan. The…
UNMISS teaches mechanical engineers in Juba how to service and repair generators
Ten mechanical engineering instructors at the Multi Service Training Center (MTC) in Juba concluded a two-day workshop on repairing and maintenance of air conditioners and generators. The training was facilitated by the UNMISS Japanese engineering contingent. Participants were happy with their…
Indian battalion conducts well-attended veterinary camp in Malakal
The Indian military contingent at the UNMISS base in Malakal has conducted another veterinary camp benefitting local cattle owners. The camp, coordinated in cooperation with local authorities, was one in a series of similar activities in the Upper Nile region. It was well attended and much…