Civil-military dialogue in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria.
Civil-military dialogue boosts confidence-building efforts in Magwi
Worries over unrest flaring up once again are fading away among the civilian population in Magwi in Eastern Equatoria, following a civil-military dialogue initiated by the United Nations mission in South Sudan. “We the women…
Civilians in Pageri listen attentively during a meeting with UNMISS peacekeepers during a patrol in Lobonok County, in the Jubek area.
Calm returns to Lobonok as displaced civilians appeal for humanitarian assistance
Recently displaced by fighting in the mountainous mining areas of Lobonok, civilians are appealing for humanitarian assistance as relative calm returns to the county, located a strenuous three-hour drive from the South…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 243 - 29 July 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 243 - 29 July 2019
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 243 - 29 July 2019
Residents flocked to the new market structure in Tonj County, financed by UNMISS.
New infrastructure projects joyously received in Tonj
Women of the Bongo tribe in the Aguka district of Tonj County have been craving a marketplace for years and their wishes have been granted. Thanks to a series of construction projects, they now have a brand new building to…
Participants at a post-migration dialogue between Arab nomads and host community in Aweil East.
UNMISS facilitates migration dialogue between Arab nomads and host community in Aweil East
A Malual Dinka and Misseriya post-migration peace conference has concluded in Wanyjok town in Aweil East with a proposal to convene a tri-state conference between Aweil East, Twic and Northern Liech to follow up on cases of…
Mundari community displaced by hunger; surviving on wild leaves
For several weeks, thousands of Mundari people – mostly women and children – have been surviving at Awerial Centre, located in the Eastern Lakes area, on nothing but wild leaves for food. Having borne a seven-year drought…
Communities in the Unity area reconcile; pledge to end inter-communal conflicts together
Government and opposition authorities in Northern Liech have agreed to form a joint force to improve security along major roads, following appeals from participants at a recently concluded peace dialogue. At the peace forum…
Inauguration of new bishop in Upper Nile region ups prospects for peace, reconciliation and social cohesion
The sounds of up to fifteen thousand people rejoicing filled Malakal this Sunday as ordinary citizens and functionaries from across South Sudan gathered to bear witness to the consecration of a new bishop for the Upper Nile…
Captain Yor Oraj
The Nile waterway: A lifeline for UNMISS operations and humanitarian needs up north
For 15 years now, Captain Yor Oraj has been sailing different boats and barges along the lengths, depths and breadths of the world’s longest river, the Nile, delivering much needed supplies for operations and troops, either…
Coming home to Nimule is a bittersweet experience for one refugee
After three difficult years living in a refugee camp in Uganda, Rachele Mindraa has made the decision to return to her native village of Anzara in the Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan. Sitting under a tamarind tree in…
New prison facility handed over in Eastern Equatoria
Funding from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has made the construction of a brand-new prison possible in Chukudum town, near Kapoeta, in Eastern Equatoria. The prison, with capacity to hold two hundred inmates among…
Women celebrate new peace agreement to end intercommunal violence in Gok
Seeking shelter from the sweltering sun under the branches of a huge tree, local chiefs pull away from the crowds of people to form a small inner circle, holding hands to signal their commitment to ending six years of…