UNMISS peacekeepers finally reach conflict-affected Romich village by road to assess the security situation and commemorate Human Rights Day with the local community
UNMISS overcomes huge logistical challenges to reach vulnerable communities in Romich on Human Rights Day
For the people of Romich, there is really not much to celebrate on Human Rights Day. For months, they have suffered from communal violence and retaliatory attacks between communities in the north and east of Tonj. Hundreds of…
On Human Rights Day in Torit, an talented and inspirational young singer urges communities to respect and protect the rights of all citizens
Promising singer issues emotional challenge to Eastern Equatorians on Human Rights Day
“We need to live together and respect each other’s rights; those in the refugee camps, the displaced and the disadvantaged need to come back live together in peace,” sings Emmanuel Sugar, in the opening stanza of his…
Realizing basic freedoms and human rights will deliver peace dividends for all citizens in South Sudan
“If you come together to forge a common front to implement the peace agreement in the spirit of cooperation, coordination and positive political will, you will be able to achieve the dividends of real peace in terms of the…
Local authorities commit to ensuring respect and protection of rights for all citizens during roundtable in Rumbek
Local authorities in Lakes State have committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all citizens at the conclusion of a special roundtable event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for Human…
Political leaders call for greater cooperation to implement peace deal in Western Bahr El Ghazal
Political leaders are urging greater cooperation amongst each other, despite their affiliations to different parties, to realize peace and meet the needs of their communities across Western Bahr El Ghazal. The call came at a…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General Mr. Nicholas Haysom to the United Nations Security Council
New York, 15 December 2021: Thank you for this opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan. During my last briefing, I conveyed the hope that South Sudan was ready to take significant strides in advancing the…
UNMISS supports faith-based leaders bringing peace and hope to displaced families in Nagero
The UN peacekeeping helicopter circles over the small town of Nagero before gently touching down not far from a sea of makeshift shelters. On board is a delegation of South Sudanese faith-based leaders supported by the United…
UNMISS Force HQ holds gender sensitivity seminar for women peacekeepers
To mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence, a special seminar was held with women peacekeepers serving at the headquarters of the military component of the United Nations Mission in South…
UNMISS empowers rule of law actors in to investigate and prosecute cases of violence against women in Western Equatoria
With an outbreak of local conflict in Western Equatoria in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission has been working alongside local authorities to protect civilians and restore security across the region. It established a…
Prison officers trained in human rights as well as protection and management of inmates in Upper Nile
Across South Sudan, crime is rising due to the dire economic situation and a breakdown of law and order. It’s a huge challenge for the country which is emerging from civil war on a slow but steady journey towards peace and…
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Quarterly human rights report documents overall decline in violence but concerning surge in harm caused to civilians in Western Equatoria
Juba, 21 December 2021: From July to September 2021, overall violence against civilians decreased by 37 percent with 801 civilians killed, injured, abducted or subjected to conflict-related sexual violence compared to 1271 in…
Falata pastoralists joined Luo and Dinka Malual communities at an UNMISS-hosted cross-border conference to resolve tensions over scarce natural resources
Cross border conference promotes peaceful coexistence between pastoralists and host communities in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal
A special committee involving representatives from nomadic groups and host communities has been set up to monitor the implementation of local agreements and help draft new laws governing resource management in an effort to…