A dialogue-based forum organized jointly by UNMISS and state authorities in Malakal aimed at building trust between citizens and local uniformed personnel through open dialogue. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS.
UNMISS in Malakal organizes dialogue between uniformed personnel and civilians on peaceful coexistence
A two-day, dialogue-based forum facilitated by the UNMISS Civil Affairs Division in partnership with the Office of the State Advisor for Security, Peace and Reconciliation in Malakal, Upper Nile state, had one main aim: To…
Two new Police Community Relations Committees have been formally inaugurated in Bor county, Jonglei state. These Committees help local law enforcement be more efficient and effective plus engender community ownership of law and order. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
Security in Bor receives a boost with inauguration of two Police Community Relations Committees
Residents of Malek and Panpandiar areas within Bor county in Jonglei will now feel safer and more secure, thanks to the formation of two new Police Community Relations Committees (PCRCs) over the weekend. This initiative was…
At a three-day retreat in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, politicians, women's representatives, community leaders and youth groups unanimously agree to eschew underage marriage. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS
Recent political and community leaders retreat in Greater Pibor tackles issue of child marriages
Cultural norms and repeated cycles of conflict have impacted children negatively across South Sudan. Tens of thousands of young girls and boys were displaced or recruited into armed groups during the civil war and have had…
A recent workshop facilitated by UNMISS in Eastern Equatoria trained some 100 soldiers from the SSPDF and SPLM-iO on their human rights responsibilities. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
UNMISS trains South Sudanese military commanders on human rights and international humanitarian laws
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has trained forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-iO) and South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) on human rights and international humanitarian…
A generous handover by South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS is expected to go a long way in improving law and order as well as health services in Bor. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS hand over essential items to communities in Bor
Historically plagued by recurrent conflict and natural disasters such as extreme flooding, residents of Bor in Jonglei state, South Sudan, now have a reason to be joyous. South Korean peacekeepers deployed to the United…
UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Shailesh Tinaikar, and a high-level delegation of authorities recently visited Marial Lou following recent conflict here. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
UNMISS, Warrap state authorities visit Marial Lou, appeal for peace and reconciliation in the region
UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Shailesh Tinaikar, recently visited Marial Lou, Warrap state, to see first-hand the situation on the ground. Accompanied by Anastasie Nyirigira Mukangarambe, the Head of the UNMISS…
On International Day of Peace, UNMISS brought together stakeholders on a spirited panel discussion aimed at solutions for building a more peaceful, prosperous and resilient South Sudan. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
Peace Day panel discussion concludes with a call to end conflict, uphold human rights and foster reconciliation efforts
A wide spectrum of stakeholders commemorating International Day of Peace in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, has committed to work together to infuse fresh momentum in the peace process with a resolute call for peace partners to…
A newly constructed peace center in Yambio was handed over to local interlocuters by UNMISS to mark International Day of Peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
A home for coexistence: UNMISS hands over peace center in Yambio
21 September was special for local communities of Yambio, Western Equatoria. Not only was it International Day of Peace, but they received a much-needed boost to their own efforts to foster reconciliation and harmony among…
For residents of Tonj North county, Warrap, International Day of Peace led to a much-needed boost in rule of law as UNMISS handed over a newly constructed prison and courthouse. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
UNMISS commemorates International Day of Peace in Warrap
International Peace Day was an opportunity for communities from the conflict-ridden Tonj North county in Warrap, South Sudan, to come together in a commemoration organized jointly by state authorities and the United Nations…
UNMISS recently facilitated air travel for the Joint Defence Board to Tambura and Namutina to enable them to see firsthand the impact of ongoing conflict here. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.
Joint Defence Board visits Tambura and Namutina, conducts joint patrol with UNMISS
Madelina Marko, a 92-year-old, is deeply disturbed by the ongoing conflict in and around Tambura, Western Equatoria. “I have lived a long life,” says Madelina. “But despite everything my country has gone through, including…
The prestigious United Nations medal was awarded to 149 peacekeepers from Ghana serving for peace in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan. Staff Sergeant Asare Charles, a mechanic with the Ghanaian contingent who has deployed to five previous peace operations, is one of them. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS.
“Being a peacekeeper is a dream come true”: Staff Sergeant Asare Charles, Ghana
149 peacekeepers from Ghana serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, recently received the prestigious UN medal for their contribution to the cause of durable peace in…
To mark International Day of Peace, UNMISS organized a debate for students from Northern Bahr El Ghazal on whether the Revitalized Peace Agreement should be taught in schools as part of the regular curriculum. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS.
On Peace Day debate, student teams agree schools should include Revitalized Peace Agreement in curriculum
Some 130 students, both girls and boys, drawn from two secondary schools in Aweil, Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal state, participated in a debate organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to mark International…