From the gold mines of Ghana to Malakal: British contingent displays benefits of diversity
Growing up in Ghana, Private Asiwome Awudy never dreamed he would one day be in the army – at least not the British army. “I went through the motions as a young boy, not quite settled on what I wanted to be, however I always…
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…
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…
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…
Captain Doctor Celine Kalingirwa
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…
Colonel Anupam Tuteja from India leading one of his last yoga sessions in Malakal.
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…
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. 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
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 240 - 8 July 2019
South Sudanese women working in the security sector discuss their right to greater participation in the implementation of the peace agreement.
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…
UNMISS and the South Sudan Council of Churches discuss the stigma associated with sexual violence with male and female residents of the Protection of Civilians site in Juba.
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…
Preparations underway for the demolition of 70+ highly explosive remnants of war near Gogrial. All went well.
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…
A high-level delegation inspects the facilities put in place in Yei should the Ebola virus reach South Sudan.
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…