UNMISS rehabilitates the garden area of the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek for Int. Peacekeepers Day
UNMISS rehabilitates the garden area of the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek for Int. Peacekeepers Day
On the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the UNMISS, rehabilitated the garden area of the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital, in Rumbek. “The UNMISS Rumbek field office voluntarily decided to clean…
Health Awareness Campaign in Torit marks International Day for UN Peacekeepers
Health Awareness Campaign in Torit marks International Day for UN Peacekeepers
In Freedom Square, the town’s social center, over 180 locals gathered to participate in a health awareness campaign organized by the UNMISS Field Office in Eastern Equatoria. The day was abuzz with activity, as many women…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.167
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.167
UNMISS Force Commander visits Malakal and Bentiu
UNMISS Force Commander visits Malakal and Bentiu
The UNMISS Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, payed a courtesy call on sector north, first, the mission’s base in Malakal. During his interactions with the troops the Force Commander commended the peacekeeping…
Cessation of hostilities agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle “first step to dialogue and engagement”
Cessation of hostilities agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle “first step to dialogue and engagement”
A cessation of hostilities agreement between warring ethnic groups in the Jonglei region is a “first step to dialogue and engagement but we now need to build on that and show that there is a real dividend for peace,” the head…
Promoting Peace and reconciliation through gymnastics
Promoting Peace and reconciliation through gymnastics
Spring for Peace, a local non-governmental organization working in Yei River State, and the Civil Affairs Division (CAD) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have brought together a group of talented school…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
Women from across South Sudan champion for a woman led Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Women from across South Sudan champion for a woman led Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Following a three day National Women’s Open Day forum held in Juba, UNMISS Special Representative of the Secretary-General, David Shearer, on Thursday received a list of recommendations calling for women to play a concrete…
Fish bring new hope to conflict-affected South Sudanese
Fish bring new hope to conflict-affected South Sudanese
Morning trading is underway at the recently built fish market on the banks of the White Nile in the town of Bor and business is picking up. Women sellers stand in a corrugated-iron roofed area behind neatly stacked piles of…
National Women’s Global Open Days Keynote Address By Mr. Eugene Owusu
National Women’s Global Open Days Keynote Address By Mr. Eugene Owusu
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, A very good morning to you. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome all of you to the National Women’s Open Days Conference on Peace and Security. I am honoured to have the…
Briefing to the IGAD Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in South Sudan
Briefing to the IGAD Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in South Sudan
Mr. Chairman, Prime Minister Hailemairiam, Excellencies and distinguished delegates, I thank you for the opportunity to address this Assembly of Heads of State and Government of IGAD. The United Nations commitment to…
Five passengers rescued from River White Nile after boat capsized
Five passengers rescued from River White Nile after boat capsized
The UNMISS Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit (BANFMU) has rescued five people after their boat capsized along the River White Nile on Monday. The boat was coming from Ogod heading towards Ditang near Malakal when it…