Press Conference Transcript: AU-UN Joint Mission to South Sudan
Near Verbatim Transcript of Media Briefing by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix; the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui; the co-chair of the…
AU-UN visit to South Sudan concludes with messages of hope and commitment to peace; inclusion of women
A joint African Union-United Nations delegation has concluded a three-day visit to South Sudan, expressing hope for “full cessation of hostilities” and a promise to “hold accountable” those who may derail the peace process…
A day in the life of Aben: International Day of the Girl Child in Malakal
When we first walk into the compound, sixteen-year-old Aben Kon Guon is seated next to a basin of soapy water washing a bright yellow shirt. Across from her on a metal bed with nylon strings forming a firm base, her mother…
UNMISS police officers celebrate International Day of the Girl Child at school in Juba
To promote girl power and progress on the International Day of the Girl Child, female police officers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan visited Queen’s Nursery and Primary School next to UN House in Juba…
Citizens of Bentiu call for justice and accountability against human rights violations and abuses
Residents in Bentiu are calling for action against human rights violations and abuses in South Sudan. Citizens are demanding that perpetrators of such crimes committed during the country’s 5-year civil war be held accountable…
Planting roots for education: UNMISS peacekeepers donate tree seedlings to local school in Juba
Clad in their bright yellow school uniforms, the young school children at the Exodus Junior Academy in Juba welcomed the arrival of peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with a song and dance…
UN Humanitarian Coordinator launches Partnership for Recovery and Resilience Programme in Yambio
In response to increased food insecurity mostly caused by conflict, the United Nation’s Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan on Friday led a delegation launching a Partnership for Recovery and Resilience Programme in…
Lack of trust between civilians and armed forces prompts calls for dialogue in Torit
Ralf is a businessman in Torit in the Eastern Equatoria region of South Sudan. Of foreign origin, Ralf runs a shop of mixed goods at the town’s main market. While business has recovered significantly since the crisis in July…
UNMISS-funded peace garden inaugurated in Juba to mark the International Day of the Girl Child
To mark the International Day of the Girl Child, more than 600 students from the Don Bosco primary and secondary school inaugurated their new peace garden in Juba. Celebrating the event on the peace garden inside Don Bosco…
OHCHR: South Sudan: UN report urges release of hundreds of abducted civilians
OHCHR: South Sudan: UN report urges release of hundreds of abducted civilians
Revitalised Peace Agreement gives hope to war-affected population in Southern Unity
“We are hoping that the new Peace Agreement will change the current political situation in the country, and that it will unite and reconcile the people of South Sudan” said Nyaroom Ruei, a women’s leader in Nyal, Panyjiar…
Local communities and authorities call for dialogue to end revenge attacks in Lakes region
Local communities are calling for a peace dialogue to end revenge killings and road ambushes taking place in seven counties of Western Lakes. Aluak-Luak, a County in the Eastern Lakes area, next to Akot and Paloch in Western…