UNPOL officers in Aweil recently facilitated a road safety training for some 25 motorcycle taxi or boda boda drivers. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS.
Boda boda riders in Aweil commit to safe driving practices at an UNPOL training
25 boda boda (motorcycle taxi) operators in Aweil town of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State have committed themselves to abide by traffic laws to mitigate accidents. The cyclists participated in a one-day road safety training…
Some 200 patients in Wau benefited from a free eye treatment clinic run by UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS.
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh treat eye problems among Wau residents
Francis Bangi, a veterinarian in Wau, South Sudan, has suffered from poor eyesight for more than 20 years now. Despite all his efforts, local health facilities were not able to find a permanent solution to his problem. Enter…
Peacekeepers from UNMISS are continuing to patrol across Western Equatoria to ensure that tensions remain low and the recent upsurge of armed attacks in the greater Tambura region does not spread to other areas. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
UNMISS peacekeepers continue routine patrols across Western Equatoria
“Since the Signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, our area has been calm and we were able to return to our homes after some years of living away as displaced people,” said Florence Peter, a resident of Rimenze village…
UNMISS expresses concern at division within the SPLM-IO
Juba, 11 August 2021: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is concerned at the division that has developed within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), and which led to clashes between…
More than 30,000 people in and around Tambura are thought to have been displaced by violence. UNMISS has visited them, looking into reports of grave human rights violations. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
UNMISS steps up patrols and monitors human rights violations in greater Tambura
“They cut my ear off and killed my relatives,” says a 27-year-old community member from the greater Tambura area who prefers to remain unnamed as he recounts the chilling tale of his abduction last month, where he lost his…
UNMISS peacekeepers with residents of Lafon County, who managed to recover goods stolen from a humanitarian partners as one of its convoys was recently ambushed. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Local communities in Lafon help humanitarian partners recover stolen items following recent ambush
“Youth from my village followed the trail of footprints left by criminals to Odiradira and managed to retrieve t-shirts, caps and documents which were stolen from humanitarian representatives. They found the items hidden in a…
Joint Statement of IGAD, UNMISS, RJMEC and CTSAMVM on Current Challenges in the Implementation of the R-ARCSS
13 August 2021: IGAD, UNMISS, RJMEC and CTSAMVM welcome and commend the 10 th August 2021 resolution of the Presidency of the Republic of South Sudan reiterating its commitment to the implementation of the R-ARCSS and calling…
Community members in Lafon county, Eastern Equatoria, want to break free from endless cycles of cattle raids, land disputes and revenge attacks. They have requested UNMISS to help promote reconciliation among feuding residents. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
Traditional leaders in Lopit call on UNMISS to reconcile feuding communities in Lafon, Eastern Equatoria
Cattle raids, revenge killings and land disputes have led to a recurring cycle of conflict in the remote Lopit area of Lafon in Eastern Equatoria. People living in Lohutok and Ibahure payams (administrative divisions) are…
Some 50 young people in Yei commemorated last week's International Youth Day by volunteering to plant trees and clean up hospital premises. Photo by Surur Ali Aliye/UNMISS.
Young people in Yei plant trees, participate in a clean-up drive at local hospital for Youth Day
Last week’s International Youth Day found great support among young people in Yei. Some 50 youth came together in a voluntary clean-up campaign to clear the premises of Yei Referral Hospital of garbage and waste. These…
25 South Sudanese police officers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal were recently trained by UNPOL in proper crime scene management techniques. Photo by Achirin Achirin/UNMISS.
UNPOL officers from UNMISS train South Sudanese counterparts on crime scene management
25 officers from the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) in Bar Mayen, Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal, were recently trained on securing crime scenes, writing accurate reports, and investigative skills such as maintaining…
Some 30 government officials in Malakal participated in a two-day training on child protection facilitated by UNMISS. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS.
Government officials in Upper Nile State sensitized on child rights
“I have learned a lot about issues related to the welfare of children and also the six grave violations of child rights,” said Major Kot Malong. Major Malong was one of 30 participants at an UNMISS-facilitated training in…
Conflict between youth groups have escalated tensions in Ikotos county, Eastern Equatoria. Community members have requested a visiting UNMISS patrol team for reconciliation activities. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.
Community leaders from Ikotos, Eastern Equatoria, highlight need for dialogue and reconciliation
Community leaders from Lodwara-Talla and Ikotos Central, Eastern Equatoria, have appealed to UNMISS and local authorities to initiate a sustained peace dialogue. The main aim: To ease tensions and reconcile feuding youth here…