UNMISS boosts peacekeeping presence on western Nile to support returning refugees
Every morning, Regina and Sunday Peters walk for two hours in the sweltering sun to get from their village to school in Kodok. After laboring over their lessons, they spend several hours selling milk for the equivalent of…
Culture shines as UNMISS boosts trust, confidence and peaceful coexistence in Torit
More than ten cultural groups within the Torit municipal council area, religious leaders, artists and Youth Peace Ambassadors recently engaged in various activities aimed at engendering community cohesion through nonviolent…
An orange day at UNMISS as staff join global campaign to end violence against women
It was an orange day at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), with orange balloons, orange t-shirts, and orange ribbons on display at an orange expo. “You can see here, on the wall, what UNPOL [UN Police] is doing,”…
Trade thriving at border town between Sudan and its conflict-affected neighbour as security improves
As the United Nations plane heads towards the town of Renk, the pilot informs all those on board that he needs to do a quick flyover of the airstrip to ensure it is in good enough shape to accommodate a landing. He expertly…
Faithful in Prayer
New plea to parties who didn’t sign revitalised peace deal: Get on board
Grasping their bibles, hymn-books and tightly clutching onto their crosses, over 6,000 congregants prayed, sang, and danced. They had gathered at the Zion Episcopal Church of South Sudan: to give thanks for the signing of the…
UN peacekeepers rehabilitate roads to support needy communities in Greater Unity
Businessman Angelo Geng spent two weeks stuck on the road between the towns of Bentiu and Ajak Kuach after his car became bogged down in mud caused by heavy downpours during the rainy season. “I was stranded because of the…
"I wanted to race to see if I can finish with the young guys of this camp,” said Onder Ozkalipci.
UN personnel run for peace and to raise awareness on World AIDS Day in South Sudan
It’s early morning and the fiery tentacles of the rising sun are already reaching out to touch those gathering at the starting line of the mini-marathon event being held at the United Nations base in Juba. The event has been…
Peace caravan promotes peace and an end to gender-based violence in Yei
The residents of Yei woke to an early morning colourful procession of boda boda motorcyclists wearing bright reflective jackets and safety helmets, carrying only female passengers in a symbolic gesture of their united efforts…
UNMISS Head of Field Office, Deborah Schein and County Commissioner in Akobo, Jamus Ayut take a walk
Opposition forces in Jonglei receive training from UNMISS to end child recruitment
“The children in this place are our own. They are our brothers and sisters, we will not put them in harm’s way.” These emotional remarks by Jamus Ayut, the County Commissioner in Akobo, set the scene at the opening of a two…
UNMISS condemns brutal sexual assaults on women and girls near Bentiu
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has condemned a series of brutal sexual attacks on women and girls travelling from their villages to the town of Bentiu in the Unity region of South Sudan. Approximately 125 women and…
Interfaith institutions in Yei call for an end to hate speech and religious division
Senior members of the Islamic Council and Christian faith-based institutions in Yei have ended a three-day workshop with a call for an end to hate speech and religious division. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese said it was…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.220
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.220