Sometimes a few words in a photo say more than a caption.
UNMISS installs solar panels for radio station in Torit
“Our state is peaceful, this is why we are seeing so many development projects. We will continue that way so that our people can see more of the same,” says Margret Itto Leonardo, deputy governor in Torit. She was speaking at…
Government and opposition forces at a trust-building forum in Torit promised each other safe passage.
Government and opposition forces in Torit discuss peace process, promise each other safe passage
Emotions were palpable as over 200 officers of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army in Opposition filled the large auditorium for their meeting in Torit, aimed at consolidating peace in…
As any self-respecting media practitioner in Yei will tell you, taking good notes is crucial for dynamic reporting.
Yei forum seeks to sharpen media practitioners to report professionally
“By bringing us together, we have been equipped with new skills to render quality and timely services to our people,” said Peter Kenyi, a participant and presenter at Spirit FM, a local radio station in Yei. “Let us make use…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.229 - 4 March 2019
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 229 - 4 March 2019
UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 229 - 4 March 2019
A thoroughly renovated veterinary clinic in Bor is expected to keep more livestock healthy. They weren't welcome to the inauguration ceremony, though.
UNMISS vets save cows and livelihoods, at upgraded veterinary clinic in Bor
“The UN Indian veterinary team works with us six days a week throughout the year. Last year they treated more than 22,000 animals.” Daniel Deng, an animal health officer in Bor town in South Sudan’s Jonglei region, is excited…
Women in Tonj becoming aware of their rights in decision-making processes.
Women in Tonj: Now we know about our political rights
“I’m very happy because now I’m aware of what the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 is. I’m aware of my rights, about what I can ask for and what I cannot.” Maria Agok has just attended a one-day workshop in Tonj, “a real…
Peaceful coexistence currently reins at this cattle camp in the Lakes region.
Reconciliation dialogues paying off as Lakes region registers fewer cattle raids than normal
Herdsmen from the Amading cattle camp in Pachong in Western Lakes say they have experienced significantly fewer incidents of cattle raiding compared to the past dry seasons. “Here and in the area surrounding our camp, we have…
Participants taking notes at a women's forum in Aweil.
Women’s forum participant in Aweil: “Peace begins at home”
“Peace begins at home,” says Elizabeth Henry Angok, attending a one-day women’s forum in Aweil town. “We are peace makers. We are mothers and we know how to deal with our children and our husbands at home when there are…
South Sudanese women being in the foreground is shamefully rare.
South Sudanese women urged to fight for their rights on International Women’s Day
“You should just stand up for your rights. It is something that is yours, so you have to go get them.” This is the rallying cry of university student, Mary Faida, as she calls on fellow South Sudanese women to fight for…
SRSG David Shearer briefs the UN Security Council on the situation in South Sudan.
Statement of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. David Shearer Briefing to the United Nations Security Council on South Sudan
Madam President, Members of the Council It is my pleasure to be with you here today. There have been considerable developments in South Sudan in the past months. I want to touch on these and then make a number of observations…
Torit women want to be respected and valued.
Women in Torit continue struggle to end societal ills that affect them
“I cannot be the only one, surely there are other educated young women in Torit!” protested Flora Sebit, a representative of the youth wing in the women leaders’ association. Ms. Sebit’s outburst came during a radio…
Returnees pledge to lead reconciliation in their home communities in Leer
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has transported more than 20 displaced persons from its protection site in Wau to their homes in Leer, in the Unity region. The new arrivals, mostly women and children, are determined…