Having a decent road between Mundri and Yambio in Western Equatoria State is vital for residents of the area. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
UN peacekeepers fix main supply route in Western Equatoria State, gives access to markets and schools
Driving the 230 km between Yambio and Mundri in Western Equatoria State typically takes two days, but things are about to change, for the better. Bangladeshi engineering troops serving with the United Nations Mission in South…
The necessary paperwork for UNPOL to hand over a vehicle to the South Sudan police being done. Photo: Dawit Kahsay Tedla/UNMISS
UNMISS hands over vehicle to South Sudan National Police Service in Wau
UN Police serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have handed over a vehicle to South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) in Wau, much to the satisfaction of citizens in the area. “Police patrols in my…
UNMISS Chief David Shearer holding his last press conference in South Sudan.
Departing UNMISS Chief sends message of peace to the people of South Sudan
On the eve of his departure after more than four years as the UN’s top envoy in South Sudan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission thanked the people of South…
UNMISS Chief David Shearer addressing the media in Juba on 6 April.
Press Conference of the Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer - Opening Remarks and Q & A
[Near Verbatim] Good afternoon everybody. Thank you all for joining me today and welcome to everyone who is tuning on Radio Miraya. This is my final press conference as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and…
Corrections officers in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State learning more about human rights, gender-based violence and other relevant topics. Photos: Dawit Kahsay Tedla/UNMISS
Corrections officers in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State undergo training on human rights
A group of corrections officers working for the South Sudan Prisons Service in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State have significantly increased their knowledge of human rights and skills and gender-based violence. “Previously I…
South Sudanese police officers participating in a workshop organized by police serving with UNMISS in Yambio. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS
UNMISS conducts community policing workshop to build trust between law enforcers and citizens
Some 15 police officers in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, have recently acquired new skills on crime investigations and how to create and maintain good relations with the citizens they protect. That last bit is essential.…
Toposa and Buya women have had enough of youth of their communities engaging in cattle raids, revenge killings and other crimes. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Women rally to support amendment of peace resolutions to reconcile youth of Toposa and Buya
“The UN and our government should broker peace here and establish Community Policing Relations Committees in the area to control the youth. They break every peace agreement, raid, beat and kill us and our daughters,” said…
Mongolian peacekeeper attending to a civilian injured during a cattle raid.
Mongolian peacekeepers treat and evacuate wounded after cattle raid attack near Mayom
Together with local authorities and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, a group of 19 Mongolian peacekeepers based in Mayom recently treated and evacuated 27 persons who were wounded during a cattle raid claiming several…
UNMISS teamed up with local communities in Malakal for a one-day general and reproductive health awareness campaign to commemorate World Health Day.
UNMISS and local communities in Malakal jointly commemorate World Health Day
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, World Health Day, annually commemorated on 7 April, is even more significant this year. “As we’ve seen with Coronavirus, prevention is better than cure,” stated Martha Akol Tor, a women’s…
A South Sudanese police officer paying close attention at a workshop organized by UN Police. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
UNPOL train South Sudan police officers on leadership, crime prevention, human rights, trust building
About 15 directors of the South Sudan National Police Services in Aweil town in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State have received training on how to handle children in conflict with the law, human rights, and the role of the police…
To promote road safety, UNMISS in Eastern Equatoria held a three-day awareness-raising workshop on traffic rules with 45 motorcyclists and traffic police.
UNMISS promotes road safety among boda boda riders in Eastern Equatoria
Boda bodas or motorcycle taxis are a common mode of public transport across South Sudan. The UNMISS Field Office in Eastern Equatoria, in a bid to promote road safety, recently handed over helmets and reflective jackets to…
The first roundtable discussion on peaceful coexistence organized by UNMISS between communities living in Kapoeta took place recently in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
Peaceful coexistence focus of UNMISS-led forum in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria
“As citizens of Eastern Equatoria, we must leave our differences behind and embrace a unified identity because we are now one state,” said Davidika Ikai, a women’s leader from Torit. Ms. Ikai was speaking at a roundtable…