‘Let my people come’ – Shilluk king makes passionate plea for return of his people from the Malakal protection site
It’s been four long years since His Majesty Kongo Dak Padiet occupied his throne in his kingdom, situated in Fashoda, north of South Sudan. The last contact he had with the UN mission was during his evacuation to Juba, in the…
UNMAS demolishes its one millionth explosive item in South Sudan – a 100kg bomb
A newly-cleared mine field was turned into an arena for a big bang today, as the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) demolished a 100kg air-dropped bomb in South Sudan, marking its one millionth destruction of…
A visit to the Shilluk king: When professional accolades mesh with respect for diversity
When the announcement is first made that the Shilluk king is on his way back to his kingdom in Fashoda, and that a courtesy call is being planned, at first, it’s just “another” story. As the day draws nigh and the excitement…
Jie clans embrace peace for development at an intra-communal forum in Kassengor
A woman struck a poignant note with her appeal at a peace and reconciliation forum in the south-east of South Sudan. “As a mother, my prayer to God is for the elders to help the youth unite for peace in Jie and not be the…
SPLM youth learn more about the revitalized peace agreement and UNMISS mandate
An interactive quiz session to test a group of youth on their knowledge about the working of the United Nations is in progress. Moses Ujua is spot on about the work of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).…
New batch of more than 60 children released from armed groups in Yambio
Sixty-eight children who were associated with armed groups were released today in Yambio, South Sudan, following an assessment and verification conducted by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)…
Tali peace dialogue seeks to concretize ways of ending inter-state cattle migration feud
The Muru of Amadi, a predominantly farming community, drove for hours to Tali town, to meet their Mundari counterparts, who are largely cattle keepers. They were joined by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition…
Gov. David Yau Yau(R) handing over cows to Gov. Philip Aguer(L) in Manyabol
Jonglei and Boma governors urge disarmament as the means to peace
The governors of Jonglei and Boma have called on the national government to start the process of disarmament as a definite means of ensuring safety and security of the people, while sustaining the recently signed revitalized…
A mother's plea: ‘I am not able to have children again, so do not break the peace’
Korenye Ibone, a mother in South Sudan's Boma area, has an earnest plea. “As a woman, I am not able to have children again and so do not break the peace that will lead to the killing of our children again,” she says. “A lot…
Village folk in Kassengor line up to receive food assistance
The desolate field where home once stood
Young and old alike, they walk aimlessly across the ashen field, as if in search of something, yet nothing. The shock is yet to wane: that picturesque view of a valley dotted with little brown huts and straw-woven granaries…
Traditional chiefs in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal vow to stop early marriages
“We must stop early marriages!” It is a both a statement of intent and a rallying call from Paramount Chief Mapiu Tong from Korok Centre County in Lol, where cases of early marriage are rampant. Chief Tong was speaking at a…
Joy in Bentiu following convictions and acquittals in latest mobile court session
Koang Tap Gatkuoth has waited for years to see justice for his brother. But now, that justice has been delivered, thanks to a new mobile court in Bentiu, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “Our…