A proud day for Nepal as the country's peacekeepers in Rumbek received UN service medals.
Nepalese peacekeeper in Rumbek: “I have contributed to the service of humanity”
Rajendra Baniya is part of the Nepalese peacekeeping contingent serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Based in Rumbek, Rajendra has a strong “passion to save humanity”. While still some way from achieving…
Road being robustly fixed by nimble UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh.
UNMISS road maintenance work from Yambio to Jambo making great headway
The flow of traffic between Yambio and Mundri has increased over the past few weeks as Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan continue with much-needed road repairs. Some 100 kilometres have been…
People living in the Bieh, Lankien and Akobo areas of the Jonglei region are hopeful for peace to prevail.
Paramount chief: “After five long years, If I can return to Waat, peace is here”
“I left Waat five years ago. Today if we are here, I am sure that peace is here. I am happy that today, 20 February 2019, I can return here, without been chased away or be met with fighting.” The words belong to Musa Chot Yak…
Children not soldiers: ‘Abducted at 14 to be a child soldier, we faced hunger, ate leaves’
“I was abducted in 1994 and became a child soldier at age 14. I was young. We walked the bush for six years. We were in the bush fighting till we gained independence in 2011 as South Sudan. Some of my colleagues died in the…
A need to overcome societal obstacles to unleash the full potential of women was pointed out when female leaders gathered in Joppa, near Juba.
Amid growing challenges, Joppa community leaders laud prospects of new peace deal
Women leaders in Joppa near Juba have added their voices to the many calling for stakeholders at all levels of society to pay special attention to fulfilling the needs of women and girls when the new peace accord is…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.228 - 25 February 2019
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.228 - 25 February 2019
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.228 - 25 February 2019
South Sudan’s armed groups commit to end violations against children
An unusual gathering in Juba, and an unusual dose of honesty. “We cannot deny that we use children in our forces,” said Major General Charles Machieng Kuol from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) at the gathering – of…
Ready to serve after having been equipped with gear and training adequate for crime prevention in dire conditions.
Come rain or darkness, police officers in Torit are prepared to deal with the criminally inclined
Rain and darkness will no longer deter Torit’s long arms of the law from preventing crimes or chasing down the perpetrators of any unlawful behaviour still taking place on their watch. Gum boots, torchlights and raincoats…
Law enforcement agents in Tonj have been trained by UNMISS on a number of relevant topics, including human rights.
Acting Police Commissioner in Tonj: “I encourage us to adopt UN standards”
More than 60 police officers and other law enforcement agents in Tonj have participated in a two-day training on investigative skills, gender-based violence, human rights, community policing and proper rule of law. The goal…
Mobile court session in Malakal. The proceedings attracted hundreds of spectators.
Heat of justice overwhelmed families of accused and victims at Malakal mobile court
Amongst her siblings the 4-year-old girl has been playing and sharing smiles as usual, yet something is terribly wrong. Had that not been the case, the girl and her parents would not have been here, at the mobile court in…
To implement a peace agreement one needs to know what exactly has been agreed. Opposition forces in Eastern Equatoria are being informed.
Striving for harmony: A peacekeeping tale on the importance of timely information
The signing of the revitalized peace agreement has not led to the immediate implementation of outlined provisions hoped for by the “ordinary people” of South Sudan. Yet, where and when news of peace arrives, sometimes with…
Organizing a tournament of traditional wrestling was one UNMISS contribution to a recent peace rally in Bor.
War veteran at Bor peace rally: “I lost my leg in the fight for independence … but this peace is good, it must reign”
“I lost my leg in the bush in 2004 during the SPLA’s war for South Sudan’s independence”, Garang Goch Garang says through an interpreter, referring to the former name of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces. Mr. Garang…