Ethics, crime scene management and the rights of suspects being detained were a few topics at an UNMISS-organized workshop for police officers in Aweil.
UNMISS Police train 19 South Sudanese colleagues in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State on ethics
Nineteen South Sudanese police officers, including four women, in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State have attended a three-day training on ethics and responsibilities in crime prevention and investigation provided by police…
258 peacekeepers from Bangladesh were awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their service to the cause of durable peace in South Sudan.
Bangladeshi engineers awarded the UN medal for their service to South Sudan
Across South Sudan, communities are struggling to recover in the aftermath of five years of civil war. The conflict not only devastated families but it also destroyed vital infrastructure. The climate creates ongoing…
UNMISS and the South Sudan National Police Services sign operation coordination agreement empowering the local police service to assume primary responsibility for the protection of all citizens.
UNMISS and local police service sign agreement to collectively protect displaced families
With a ceasefire deal and a peace agreement in place, many communities across South Sudan are finally beginning to rebuild their lives in the wake of a five-year long civil war. A significant reduction in political violence…
UNMISS chief pledges support to develop Bahr-el-Ghazal region and increase UNPOL presence
Road repairs, an increased presence of UN police, the establishment of trade-boosting crossing points along the border with Sudan, and plans for a mobile court during the upcoming, conflict-inducing cattle migration – these…
Women come together at an UNMISS forum in Bentiu to discuss ways in which they can ensure 35 percent participation in governance to build peace and ensure prosperity in their region.
“It’s time for our chance”: Women in Unity region discuss full representation in governance, decision-making
“I grew up trying to keep myself safe amid raging conflict. War has taken a lot from me, including my parents, but it couldn’t kill my spirit,” says 28-year-old Sandra Nyabil. Sandra’s hometown Bentiu was one of the hotspots…
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, announces that, as part of its mandate to protect civilians and build durable peace across South Sudan, the peacekeeping mission is stepping up with a major project to rehabilitate 3200 kilometers of roads during the dry season.
UNMISS engineers to rehabilitate 3200 kms of roads to deter conflict and build peace
When South Sudan won independence almost a decade ago, it inherited an infrastructure devastated by civil war. Government buildings, power and water supplies as well as roads were destroyed. The country’s climate hasn’t…
Near Verbatim Transcript of SRSG/Head of UNMISS David Shearer's Press Conference – Opening Remarks and Q & A
[near verbatim] It’s good to see you in person, although I know some of you are still wary, as you should be, about these COVID times. And thank you to all of those people who are joining us on Radio Miraya. It’s good to be…
The UN Protection of Civilians sites in Juba have been redesignated as camps for internally displaced people under the sovereign protection of the Government of South Sudan.
UNMISS protection site in Juba re-designated as a conventional displacement camp
Tens of thousands of people fled to the United Nations base in Juba when conflict erupted in South Sudan in 2013. The peacekeeping mission opened its gates and gave them sanctuary in what are known as Protection of Civilians…
South Korean engineering troops serving with UNMISS are protecting residents in Bor from the effects of unprecedented floods.
UNMISS engineers construct new dyke to protect Bor residents from floods
Engineering troops serving with the the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are constructing a second dyke to protect residents in Bor from the floods that have plagued Jonglei State over the last few months. “The situation…
Captain Thavin Khon from Cambodia used to be a teacher. Here she is back in her element, visiting a school in Aweil.
Living her dream: from teacher to peacekeeper in Aweil
Captain Thavin Khon from Cambodia is a teacher by profession and passionate about education by nature. She knows that without peace, schools rarely function, thus depriving children of the future they deserve. That is why she…
UNMISS is funding the construction of a new outpatient department for Bor Hospital, scheduled to be completed in January 2021.
UNMISS starts construction of outpatient department at Bor Hospital
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is funding the construction of a new outpatient department at Bor Hospital, which will include an emergency room, a pharmacy and offices. “I have been waiting here for hours and I…
The Rwanda Formed Police Unit in Malakal pictured during a medal parade honouring their contributions towards building durable peace in South Sudan. These UNPOL officers have set a benchmark for being agile, nimble and robust, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and for promoting gender parity within its ranks. 31 women police officers currently serve with their male counterparts here.
“It’s hard to build peace while hiding behind a mask”: James Katunge, Rwanda
James Katunge grew up wanting to be a teacher. Committed to achieving this dream, James completed a bachelor’s degree in business education from a university in Uganda. Life, however, had other plans for him. One of 238…