UNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan expresses its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of journalist Christopher Allen, killed during fighting in the town of Kaya, near the border with Uganda, in circumstances…
The recently refurbished Malakal Courthouse was reopened in a ceremony attended by the Governor, the UNMISS Head of Field Office, Cabinet Ministers, humanitarian leaders as well as members of the local community.
Rule of Law Restored in Malakal
Three months after the United Nations Mission in South Sudan handed over a refurbished courthouse to the authorities in Malakal, the newly sworn-in judge, the Honourable Ayiei Nyang Ayie,i is ready to begin work. The…
Danish Minister of Development Cooperation, Ulla Tørnæs made stops at the Bandar Primary School and Protection of Civilians site in Malakal during a recent trip to South Sudan.
DANISH MINISTER PLEDGES TO CONTINUE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH SUDAN
The Danish Minister of Development Cooperation has pledged to continue the provision of significant humanitarian aid to South Sudan as millions of its people struggle to survive because of a lack of food, water, healthcare…
Ms Anastasie Nyirigira, United Nations mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) head of field office (HoFo) in Warrap State, is seen with Chinese engineering teams recently in the Kuacjok field office. Photographs: UNMISS/ Manyang Mayom
Special courts could aid peace process between warring groups in northern South Sudan
The establishment of a new special court to resolve cases of cattle raiding between communities in the northern regions of Warrap and Bahr El Ghazal could contribute to peacebuilding efforts, according to participants at a…
Rwandan Peacekeepers teach children how to make pinwheels out of leaves and sticks while volunteering at the Hope for South Sudan Orphanage in Moti.
Orphaned children and UNMISS personnel come together for Eid Al-Adha celebrations
The sound of children clapping, singing, and laughing joyfully resonated loudly throughout the compound at the Hope for South Sudan Orphanage in Moti as Eid Al-Adha celebrations got underway. The children were joined by staff…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 175
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 175
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The Protection of Civilian(PoC) site adjacent to the UNMISS base in Wau is currently sheltering more than 33,000 civilians who fled their home because of insecurity and the mission with partners is looking into ways to creating enabling environment to decongest the site.
Talks underway to enable the safe return of internally displaced people to their communities in Wau
Medina Daniel and her nine children have been sheltering at the Protection of Civilians site, next to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s base in Wau, for more than a year. She fled her home in the village of Angisa…
A mother of seven children receivs relief itmes in the Bangasu IDPs camp
Humanitarian aid reaches desperate internally displaced people in Bangasu
Hundreds of people sheltering from violence at Bangasu camp in the Western Equatorian region of South Sudan have received humanitarian relief for the first time since they fled their homes in June. A peacekeeping patrol…
David Shearer, Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), right, meets with the South Sudanese 1st Vice President Taban Deng, left, on Wednesday, 6 September, 2017.
Return home from UN protection sites aided by humanitarian and peacekeeping support
The return of internally displaced people to their homes from UN Protection of Civilians (POC) sites is being aided by the provision of humanitarian services outside the camps, according to the head of the UN Mission in South…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan Special Representative of the Secretary-General, David Shearer meets South Sudanese President Salva Kiir ahead of UN Security Council meeting with the African Union Council in Addis Abba on Wednesday, 6 September, 2017.
UNMISS head emphasizes need for UN and government to work together in the best interests of the people of South Sudan
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, has emphasized the need for the Mission and the government of the country to work together in the best interests of the people. Speaking after…
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Akuruel Makuei Maiwer, local artist, gives an impassioned peformance before the crowd at the 'Women for Peace Concert' on Monday, 4 September 2017 in Rumbek, South Sudan. The event, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, aimed to empower women through music and drama. UNMISS /Muna Tesfai
Rumbek singer highlights impact of violence against women at Peace Concert
Akuruel Makuei Maiwer was a big hit when she arrived on stage at the Women for Peace Concert in Rumbek. Her performance was the highlight of the event organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as part of…
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Internally displaced persons living at the protection of civilians’ site (PoC) in Malakal, South Sudan, presented their thoughts on using national identity as a path to peace at a consultative forum organized by the United Nations Mission In South Sudan Civil Affairs office recently. UNMISS /Janet Adongo
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Upper Nile community Explore National Identity as a Path to Peace
What makes someone South Sudanese? Can national identity help lead the country out of violent conflict towards reconciliation and peace? These are the questions the community of the Upper Nile region of South Sudan are trying…