Sergeant Adubofour-Poku engaging with children in Malakal's protection of civilians site.
British peacekeepers building bridges and engaging communities as curtains close on last tour of duty
It is a sweltering hot afternoon in the UN mission’s protection site in Malakal, South Sudan. Punishing weather notwithstanding, hundreds of people have gathered around the football pitch at the youth center. The excitement…
From now on, a significant portion of the electricity used at UN House in Juba will be generated by this farm of solar panels.
UNMISS inaugurates new solar panel farm to generate renewable energy at UN House, Juba
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has inaugurated a new solar panel farm at one of its compounds in the capital Juba. The installation is expected to significantly reduce the peacekeeping mission’s use of noisy…
In between discussions on conflict mitigation, here in Bangasu district in Western Equatoria, one can do with stretching one's legs a bit.
Women’s representatives in Bangasu district embrace conflict mitigation skills
Some eighty women’s representatives in the Bangasu district of Western Equatoria have boosted their conflict mitigation skills and their knowledge of human rights following a two-day workshop. “We learnt a lot about conflicts…
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar listens to the concerns of residents of the recently conflict-stricken Tonj area.
Presence of UN peacekeepers brings relief and relative security to residents of greater Tonj
Following recent intercommunal clashes in greater Tonj near Kuajok, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is continuously patrolling the area and engaging in other activities to restore peaceful coexistence between…
Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer
Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer
Often when I brief the Security Council on South Sudan, the news is not encouraging. However, today is different. There have been positive developments that have moved the country further along the road to sustainable peace…
Hundreds of civilians have been displaced by intercommunal fighting in different areas of Jonglei.
UNMISS deploys more troops in Jonglei to protect civilians from intercommunal violence
UN peacekeepers have been deployed in a number of recently conflict-ridden areas in Jonglei, including Pibor, Gumuruk, Manyabol and Likwanguelei, to protect civilians from clashes between armed groups from different…
Female officers in Torit feel empowered and ready for leadership roles after lots of training workshops.
Uniformed women in Torit: “We are empowered to professionally deliver in leadership roles”
Female officers of the organized forces in Torit are benefitting from the rapid empowerment through weekly capacity building workshops enhancing their professional standards. Last week’s main topic was “criminal investigation…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Press Conference Juba on 9 March 2020.
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Press Conference Juba
I want to start by acknowledging the breaking news coming out of Khartoum where an explosion has reportedly hit a convoy carrying Prime Minister Hamdok. I don’t have any more information than you do, at the moment, but I…
UNMISS chief David Shearer answered numerous questions at a press conference in Juba on 9 March.
NEAR VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT Media Briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Mr. David Shearer Juba – South Sudan Monday, 09 March 2020
(Scroll down for Q&A session) I want to start by acknowledging the breaking news coming out of Khartoum where an explosion has reportedly hit a convoy carrying Prime Minister Hamdok. I don’t have any more information than you…
Women in Jonglei are vying for more political representation in the next state government and in leadership roles in general.
Jonglei women demand 35 per cent political representation in new state government
Women in Jonglei are determined to get 35 per cent political representation when a new state government is established, following the dissolution of the local governing bodies of the now defunct 32 states, recently replaced…
Women in Lakes are keen on educational opportunities to make the most of their upcoming 35 per cent political representation.
Women in Lakes demand 35 per cent political representation, education key to reach lawful quota
Women in Lakes State have called on parties to the revitalized peace agreement to fully respect and uphold the 35 percent of political representation for women, as stipulated in the said agreement, signed in September 2018.…
Women's football is becoming quite a thing in Aweil and surrounding areas.
Young Aweil women defy cultural norms by taking to football for empowerment and social cohesion
“If you made a mistake like I did by getting married at an early age, please don’t give up. “Please, go back to school or come back to your football team and you will succeed one day,” says 21-year-old Arek Noon, a mother of…