Inmates and prison officers in Bentiu receive medical treatment by UN peacekeepers
A total of 75 inmates and prison officers at the Bentiu prison have received free medical treatment by peacekeepers serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, as part of its mission to protect civilians. “We thought…
UNMISS condemns attack on peacekeeping convoy in South Sudan
A Nepalese peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan was today shot and wounded by an SPLA soldier while travelling in a convoy in the town of Yei. The convoy was travelling from the UN base in Yei to…
Representatives of the UN Police Women Network visiting and handing over gifts to a children's hospital in Juba.
UNMISS police officers bring gifts and joy to children and women at Juba hospitals
For anyone being confined to a hospital bed, few things are as pleasant as surprise visitors bringing a little something. The UN Police and its Women Network spent a few weekend hours being such benign hospital visitors in…
Boda boda drivers in Yei are hopeful of South Sudan achieving durable peace following the signing of a revitalized peace agreement. The photo was taken in Juba.
Boda boda motorcyclists in Yei upbeat about prospect of peace
Boda boda motorcyclists from across Yei town are voicing and quite possibly honking their support and optimism for a future blessed by durable peace, following the recent signing of the revitalized peace agreement. “Many…
New UNMISS Quick Impact Projects in Torit Strengthen Peacebuilding Efforts
Citizens in Torit danced with glee during an opening ceremony to celebrate the completion of two new Quick Impact Projects in the town – and they had every reason to do so. Over the past 9 months, the town’s inhabitants have…
Indian peacekeepers provide much-needed livelihood support in Kodok
Residents of Kodok county in the Fashoda area of South Sudan had every reason, last week, to be grateful to Indian peacekeepers deployed in the area. For two days, the residents benefitted from a veterinary camp while women…
Head of UNMISS urges South Sudanese warring factions to disengage forces and implement peace deal
Just a week ago, the leaders of South Sudan came together in a public display of unity to sign a fresh commitment to peace in the hope of ending the five-year civil war. Despite an agreement for their armed forces to…
We are ready for peace: Paloch chief appeals to Pakam youth for dialogue
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting the convening of a tripartite dialogue that seeks to calm tensions and build durable peace in the Lakes region of South Sudan, scheduled to take place from the 24th to…
UNMISS peacekeepers support local nursery and primary school in Juba
At a school in Juba, hundreds of pupils gather together, curiously listening and mimicking the actions of Nepalese military medics, as they demonstrate proper hand-washing and hygiene techniques. Moses, a young boy attending…
Young South Sudanese urge leaders to put the interests of the people above their own
Sitting in the shade of the leafy trees on the University of Juba campus is a group of students sheltering from the midday heat and discussing their classes for the day ahead Francis John is studying finance and accountancy…
Journalists and activists in Bor appeal to authorities to uphold laws on freedom of expression
Journalists and activists in Bor are appealing to the government and its security operatives to respect freedom of expression, in line with the country’s transitional constitution and media laws. “We are asking the government…
Abraham Thon, a young South Sudanese man, puts his electrical engineering skills to use at the Hanbit Vocational Training Centre, run by Korean peacekeepers in Bor.
Building peace through a concoction of light, metals, timber and bricks
Abraham Thon stands tall, at slightly over 6 feet, as he works on fixing electrical wiring on a dummy board with several bulbs, sockets and numerous wirings. He is tall enough for those hard-to-reach places. Screw-driver in…