UNMISS gives 94-year-old Pibor police station its first full on facelift
At the grand old age of 94, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has given the police station in Pibor a first and much-needed facelift. While the entire community was in a jealousy-inducing jubilant mood as the refurbished facilities were handed over to the local authorities, female citizens…
Lone female Bangladeshi engineer says mental robustness and preparedness is key to success
Under the rallying motto of “always and everywhere”, 275 engineers from Bangladesh have received the United Nations medal for their year-long service to the people of South Sudan. Standing at attention, they proudly saluted as they received their new stripes, recognizing their contribution to road…
UNMISS-funded police station expected to keep everyone in War-awar safe
No more harassment, intimidation, abuses or arbitrary arrests. That’s the bright future hoped for in War-awar in Aweil East, following the delivery of a UN-funded police station to the officers in the area. The structure, and its personnel, will keep both law-abiding citizens and hardened criminals…
Rwandese peacekeepers mark the end of their genocide and offer lessons for peace
Twenty-five-year-old peacekeeper Doctor Celine Kalingirwa’s mind is awash with a mixture of thoughts and emotions. The 4th of July is a difficult day for the army captain and the 1,000 uniformed and civilian Rwandese colleagues who serve with her as UN peacekeepers in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, as…
Indian Colonel creates yoga movement in Malakal one step at a time
The dark room at the Indian hospital in Malakal feels a universe apart from the usual hustle and bustle of a UN peacekeeping mission. Lit by candles, bathing in soft music and the soothing scents of mint and eucalyptus, this promises to be a treat. Attempting not to disturb the good vibes that…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 239 - 1 July 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 239 - 1 July 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 240 - 8 July 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 240 - 8 July 2019
South Sudan’s women in uniform work to combat gender-based violence and promote peace
About 100 uniformed women serving in South Sudan’s security sector are working towards combatting gender-based violence as well as securing a leading role in the country’s peace process. The women representing the national police, prison, wildlife and immigration services as well as the fire brigade…
Communities urged to support survivors of sexual violence rather than blaming and shaming them
“I am aware that about 70 women have been raped, and many have felt forced to leave the protection site because of being stigmatized.” One short, shocking sentence, spoken by a woman staying at the Protection of Civilians site in Juba, sums up why we are here, discussing the horrors of sexual…
Peacekeeping mission’s Mine Action Service destroys hazardous explosives near Gogrial
Local communities living along the Langeach River in Gogrial County have reason for relief. A total of 77 explosive remnants of war in their neck of the wood have been safely destroyed by the United Nations Mine Action Service, UNMAS. “It is very important to remind everyone to avoid touching any…
High-level delegation visits Yei to see first-hand efforts to prevent Ebola
One by one, the VIPs line up to squirt detergent on their hands and carefully wash them under a stream of water from a cooler stationed at the side of the airstrip in Yei. It is a simple act but, in Yei, it’s something you’re required to do, whether you’re a member of a visiting high-powered…
UNMISS responds to early warning to prevent inter-communal fighting in Lakes
Early warnings of a potential revenge attack by the Rup community on their Pakam neighbours in the Greater Lakes area prompted the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to organize a peace sensitization forum to prevent such developments from materializing. “It is not easy to convince these youths…