Cattle and a lack of pastures and water points are at the centre of intercommunal clashes in the Greater Lakes region.
UNMISS begins campaign to preempt deadly clashes between cattle camps in Lakes region
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, together with local authorities in Western Lakes, has begun a series of sessions to avoid conflicts in cattle camps ahead of the notoriously resource-scarce and hence violent dry…
The Force Commander of the UN peacekeeping mission on a recent visit to Koch in the Unity region.
Residents in Koch welcome deployment of peacekeepers to protect civilians, encourage displaced to return home
The UN Mission in South Sudan has temporarily deployed peacekeepers to Koch County in Northern Liech to protect civilians and humanitarian workers and encourage displaced people to return to their homes. “As women, we welcome…
Vera Ayensu, a UN police officer from Ghana, instructs her colleagues in Wau.
Ghanaian police officer Vera Ayensu: “I want to be a role model for other ladies to emulate”
“I am highly honored to acquire the big [UN] family’s medal. It means that we are the best police officers of our country.” Vera Ayensu, a Deputy Superintendent of the Ghanaian police service, has reasons to be proud, not…
Representatives from the Guit and Rubkona communities in Unity discuss how to prevent intercommunal conflicts related to cattle migration and scarce resources.
Unity region cattle keepers pledge to coexist peacefully during resource-scarce dry season
Cattle herders, traditional chiefs, representatives of youths and women, peace coordinators and church leaders from the Guit and Rubkona communities in the Unity region of South Sudan have committed themselves to avoid…
Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. David Shearer at the 23 January 2020 board meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC).
Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. David Shearer RJMEC 23 January 2020
Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. David Shearer RJMEC 23 January 2020 Chair Excellencies Friends and colleagues I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy new year. We all hope that 2020…
Rounok Jahan, a Bangladeshi UN police officer serving with UNMISS, dares to be different. She hopes you do, too.
Daring to be different: One woman’s journey towards an exceptional career serving others
Rounok Jahan has been breaking down gender barriers her whole life. First by deciding as a child that she would join the male-dominated police force in her home country of Bangladesh. “Since my childhood, I’ve always tried to…
UNMISS Force Commander visiting opposition forces in the Western Equatoria region.
UNMISS force commander briefed by sector commander of opposition troops in Lirangu
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement Army in opposition in the Western Equatoria region has appealed to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to support signatories to the revitalized peace agreement reached in…
Citizens of Akon County gathered to learn more about the content of the revitalised peace agreement.
Akon County communities learn about revitalised peace agreement, promise to implement it
About a thousand citizens of Akon County in the Gogrial area have participated in a peace rally centered around the dissemination of the content of the revitalised peace agreement signed in September 2018. Organized by the…
Youth of different political persuasions got together in Yambio to become agents of peace.
Unprecedented rally in Yambio brings together government and opposition youth to become peace agents
“Criminals, thieves, violent people. That’s how we, the youth, were referred to during the conflict.” The words of Simon Gardino, acting chairperson of the government-supporting youth attending this peace rally at Yambio…
Colonel Rebecca Anyeoul and her female military peers say that a lot remains to be done to fully respect women's rights.
Female soldiers rising up South Sudan’s military ranks call for greater respect for human rights
Rebecca Anyeoul is an expert when it comes to juggling her responsibilities. She’s managed to raise seven children throughout the conflict in South Sudan while also serving in the country’s army for the past 25 years, rising…
Mary Alex, internally displaced in Mundri, has become a versatile entrepreneur to make ends meet.
Displaced people in Mundri camp suffer while waiting for transitional government to be formed
Fetching and selling water to restaurant owners and firewood at the Mundri market is the daily routine of Mary Alex to make a living for herself and her eight children. “When I sell water [to the restaurants], I also collect…
A classic presentation of group discussions, here at a women's forum in Rumbek addressing the content of the revitalised peace agreement.
Women in Lakes call on parties to quickly implement revitalized peace agreement
Women in South Sudan’s Lakes region have called on parties to the revitalized peace agreement to make a real effort to form the transitional government of national unity come 22 February. They made their appeal during a two…