UNMISS peacekeepers patrol the Juba-Bor road to improve security following reports of armed groups operating in the area. The patrols follow a series of violent ambushes in May which resulted in the deaths of dozens of travelers. UNMISS/Mach Adut
UNMISS patrol improves security for travelers on Juba-Bor road
Peacekeeping patrols along a notoriously dangerous road between the South Sudanese capital, Juba, and Bor, in the neighbouring Jonglei region, are enabling people and goods to travel safely again. Last weekend, the Governor…
New model of cooperation proposed to enable displaced South Sudanese to return to their homes
New model of cooperation proposed to enable displaced South Sudanese to return to their homes
The children of Wau should be looking forward to a future full of opportunities. Instead, life is a constant struggle for survival, including access to food, clean water, healthcare, schooling, and shelter. Thousands of…
Wau could provide “model” for return home of South Sudan’s displaced people
- Wau could provide “model” for return home of South Sudan’s displaced people
The return of displaced people to their homes in Wau in north-western South Sudan could provide a “model” for other parts of the country, the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has said. David Shearer…
Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Mr. David Shearer
- Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Mr. David Shearer
Opening Remarks: Good morning and thanks for joining me at this briefing. I’d like to focus on two main issues today…the upcoming annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York…
UNMISS Head hails “productive meeting” with South Sudanese President ahead of UN General Assembly in New York
UNMISS Head hails “productive meeting” with South Sudanese President ahead of UN General Assembly in New York
A meeting with the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, ahead of the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly has been hailed as “productive” by the UN’s most senior representative in the country. David Shearer…
Search for success against all odds
Search for success against all odds
Two years ago, five women living at the UN Mission in South Sudan Protection of Civilians site in Malakal in the Upper Nile region collected sacks and whatever tools they could find around the POC site, a place they had…
“UN Family” competes in friendly games at the first United Nations South Sudan Sports Day
“UN Family” competes in friendly games at the first United Nations South Sudan Sports Day
The grounds in the Bangladesh Battalion camp in the UN Mission in South Sudan compound in Juba were buzzing as hundreds of UN peacekeepers and staff from different UN agencies in gathered for the inaugural United Nations…
Interview: Lt. Col. Katie Hislop, only female contingent commander serving with UNMISS
Interview: Lt. Col. Katie Hislop, only female contingent commander serving with UNMISS
Lieutenant Colonel Katie Hislop, is the only female contingent commander with the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. She is commanding the UK Engineering Task Force which arrived in South Sudan in May. One of her tasks…
UNMISS SRSG; Message on the International Day of Peace 2017
Today we come together to observe the International Day of Peace. The theme is: “Together for Peace, Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”. Here in South Sudan people face enormous challenges. Half the population is suffering…
Indian Peacekeepers provide emergency medical care to critically ill pregnant woman
Indian Peacekeepers provide emergency medical care to critically ill pregnant woman
A critically ill pregnant woman suffering from complicated malaria has received life-saving medical care from Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. The 23-year-old woman had initially…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.176
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.176
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.176
Bentiu residents urged to promote unity and love on International Day of Peace
Bentiu residents urged to promote unity and love on International Day of Peace
The community of Bentiu is being urged to embrace and promote peace, unity and love as they gather together to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Many people living in the Unity region of South Sudan are suffering from…