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“We must stop the perennial cycle of revenge killings if we are to live in peace and prosper,” said Jany Nyang, a traditional leader in Budang payam [administrative division] located within Rubkona county in Unity state. “Frequent cattle raids lead to outbreaks of conflict and this, in turn…

“The knowledge that you have given to my officers during this workshop will have a positive impact on our prison service for generations to come,” said Major General Yohannes Orac, Director of the Bentiu Central Prison, while closing a workshop to improve prisoner record management in the National…

Building capacities among local law enforcement remains a key priority for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as it continues to support the world’s youngest nation in its recovery from civil wars and COVID-19. Officers from the South Sudan Police Service are first responders to…

Indian peacekeepers serving for peace in Malakal, Upper Nile, have always risen to any challenges that may arise in their area of operations. That’s why 836 peacekeepers from India were recently awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their committed service to the cause of durable peace in…

“With this new health facility, our community is relieved from the burden of travelling long distances to access medication in Torit town, which is far from our village,” revealed John Ongorony, Chairperson of the Labalwa community in Eastern Equatoria. Labalwa is located along the Torit-Kapoeta…

In Rumbek, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) provided logistic support for the recent establishment of three Special Courts in Cuiebet, Yirol West and Rumbek Centre. The main aim: To oversee fair and speedy trials for criminal cases in the state particularly cases connected to…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has handed over a 24-bed COVID-19 isolation unit to the Nimule Hospital in Eastern Equatoria under its Quick Impact Projects programme. “We believe that this facility will encourage more returns, especially for those who were hesitant because of the…

With emotion shining in her eyes, Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa watched with pride as her police officers marched in tight formation before her in a special parade of honour to bid farewell to their leader. It has been a long and challenging journey for the first female Police Commissioner to serve with…

Police Commissioner Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa is a mother, a career woman and above all, a committed police officer. In her professional life, she’s shattered many a glass ceiling and she does so with empathy, grace and steely determination. The first woman to be chosen to lead the Police component…

“Women should be empowered to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes,” said John Ozigbe, a Human Rights Officer from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), based in Rumbek. Mr. Ozigbe was speaking at a two-day workshop jointly hosted by the UNMISS Gender Affairs Unit, the…

Preventing conflict from breaking out or swiftly mitigating its effects on innocent civilians by establishing temporary bases in hotspots is a key priority for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “Our aim is to make sure our Blue Helmets are agile and can respond swiftly in areas…

With the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018, South Sudan ushered in a new era of hope after the devastation wrought by civil wars. Today, 10 years after it gained independence from its northern neighbor, Sudan, the world’s newest country stands on the cusp of becoming a true…