UNMISS Head of Field Office Deborah Schein hands over generator keys to acting director of orphanage
UNMISS donates food and nonfood items to Bor orphanage center
“One hand cannot make a clap. Before God, I am so happy to see the world supporting us,” said Alier Wal who lost both parents in 2013. “This is light at the end of the tunnel,” he assured his fellow orphans. Alier, was…
Enyif community members return home thanks to improving security situation
The return of relative calm to a village in Torit has prompted an influx of people returning to their homes. The Enyif community abandoned their village after a spate of crime, including rape and thefts as well as incidents…
Opposition forces in Eastern Equatoria commit to respecting and protecting human rights
Opposition forces based in the Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan have pledged to uphold human rights from the command level right through to the rank and file following a workshop hosted by the United Nations…
Nepalese peacekeepers promote the important role of women in the military as they end their service in South Sudan
Some may think that joining the army is all about meeting the physical demands of the profession. But female military personnel serving with the Nepalese peacekeeping contingent in South Sudan say it is so much more than that…
From policeman to army priest - How one man’s dedication to service brought him to South Sudan
What do the police force, the army and priesthood have in common? One person. Reverend Major Andy Earl – or just Padre Earl. For three months now, Padre Earl has been based with the United Kingdom’s engineering taskforce in…
Community leaders at UNMISS protection site in Wau trained in dispute resolution
Newly elected community leaders at the United Nations protection site in the Wau area have completed training in how to protect vulnerable civilians, mitigate conflict and help resolve disputes. The three-day training…
Pastoralists with their animals in Torit West
Residents abandon homes over continued presence of pastoralists in Eastern Equatoria
Residents of a community in the Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan have temporarily abandoned their homes out of fear that conflict will develop between local farmers and pastoralists who have migrated to the area…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers improve education for Wau children by training their teachers
Bangladeshi peacekeepers have taken time out from their official duties protecting civilians in Wau to help improve the education system for local children by training their teachers. The contingent worked with 58 teachers…
Young South Sudanese use their creative skills to support the peace process
More than 500 young people were enticed to leave their homes across South Sudan and converge on the capital Juba to use their creative skills to raise awareness about the need for lasting peace during a special event to…
Displaced teenager describes football as a “game of peace” on National Unity Day
Buay Mayuay was born in the town of Bentiu but was forced to seek sanctuary in a United Nations protection site when conflict erupted in South Sudan six years ago. It’s not an easy life inside the camp. But he focuses on…
South Sudan’s President makes surprise announcement to return the war-torn country to 10 states
South Sudan’s President today announced the country will return to 10 states in a bid to end a tense-standoff with opposition parties just a week out from a deadline requiring the formation of a new transitional government…
Peacekeepers provide a reassuring presence in Tonj following spike in intercommunal violence
Regular patrols by peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are helping restore calm to Tonj in the Warrap region which has suffered a recent spike in intercommunal violence related to cattle…