A workshop in Bor led to the formation of a Jonglei State committee to implement an action plan to end violations of the rights of children in armed conflicts.
UNMISS supports formation of Jonglei State committee to end grave violations against children
A technical committee has been formed in Bor to implement the comprehensive action plan to end and prevent grave violations against children in Jonglei State. “I would like to encourage UNMISS to continue supporting the…
Physically distant but closely together in their demands for the speedy formation of a new government in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State: civil society representatives at an UNMISS-led forum.
Civil society and faith-based groups call for unity and speedy formation of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal government
Civil society and faith-based groups in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State have called for the speedy formation of a state government to strengthen peace and security and improve service delivery, not least the construction of…
To counter disruptions in education caused by COVID-19, UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia hand over school materials for displaced children in Bentiu.
As South Sudan starts reopening schools, UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia hand over educational material to displaced children
“I am looking forward to resuming lessons and going to school again,” says 17-year-old John Gatluak who is enrolled in Eden Secondary School in Bentiu, South Sudan. John is one of the beneficiaries of school materials handed…
Prized assets received medical treatment as Indian vets serving with UNMISS visited the Pibor area.
Despite recent conflicts, UNMISS Indian vets visit volatile Pibor to treat sick livestock and train locals
Conflict or no conflict, flooding or no flooding: cattle, essential to the livelihood of many South Sudanese people, require care and medical attention when weak or sick. For this reason, and while strictly observing…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Wau have been helping hundreds of people suffering from eye ailments and/or poor vision.
People with eye problems receive medication and reading glasses in Wau
More than three hundred people suffering from eye problems in Wau have received medication and been offered reading glasses. The temporary eye health clinic was installed at the town’s teaching hospital and conducted by…
Youth from different ethnic groups in Western Bahr el-Ghazal State learning more on how to promote social cohesion.
Wau youth learn how to better contribute to peaceful intercommunal relations
Youth representatives in Western Bahr el-Ghazal have brainstormed to better understand what role young people may play in promoting peaceful intercommunal relations in their region. They were also given relevant know-how as…
A committee to end grave violations of children's rights has been formed in Western Equatoria State.
UNMISS supports formation of Western Equatoria State committee to end grave violations of children’s rights
A technical committee has been formed to implement the comprehensive action plan to end and prevent grave violations against children in Western Equatoria State. “ Over the last three days, we have been trained on how to…
From 14-16 October 2020, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, visited Bentiu and Malakal for the first time since the coronavirus-related lockdown in South Sudan. SRSG Shearer met with representatives of displaced communities, state officials and humanitarian partners.
South Sudan’s top UN envoy reassures displaced families during first visit to Bentiu and Malakal since COVID lockdown
“I was worried that the United Nations was withdrawing its peacekeepers completely from the protection site. But now I know they will still support us and I’ll tell the community to ignore any rumours suggesting otherwise,”…
A Bangladeshi vet, serving with UNMISS, in action in Wau.
UNMISS vets bring health and joy to cattle and their owners in Wau
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have brought joy to cattle keepers in Wau by offering much-needed free veterinary services for their livestock. “I used to have more than 300…
Women from different political parties discussing their political participation and how to improve it.
Governor of Western Equatoria State promises 35 per cent political representation for women
Alfred Futuyo Karaba, Governor of Western Equatoria State, has promised that his government will make sure that women will obtain their 35 per cent political representation, as stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement…
There were all smiles behind the face masks as UNMISS handed over new facilities to the South Sudanese Police Services in Juba.
UNMISS Police hands over building to serve as a crime data analysis facility to South Sudanese colleagues
L ieutenant Col onel Kuong Majoc , c ommander of the crime response team at the Buluk p olice division in Juba , is very familiar with the challenges involved in tracing criminals and responding to emergencies in the capital…
On the eve of UN Day 2020, UNMISS peacekeepers evacuate some 32 humanitarian workers following threats and violent attacks by youth groups in Renk, Upper Nile. The humanitarian staff are currently safe and under UNMISS protection.
UNMISS peacekeepers evacuate humanitarian workers under threat in Renk
Indian peacekeepers have evacuated humanitarian workers and are providing them with refuge and support following threats and violent attacks by youth in Renk, a town in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan. Tensions have been…