A two-day workshop for 25 South Sudanese women police officers in Jonglei facilitated by UNPOL officers from UNMISS dealt with rule of law and human rights issues, especially sexual exploitation. It aimed at empowering local law enforcement to deal with such cases swiftly and effectively. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS.
UNPOL trains South Sudanese women police officers on preventing violations against children
JONGLEI - “Protracted floods and consequent displacement, the COVID-19 pandemic and general insecurity in Jonglei has led to a surge of sexually motivated abuses among youth,” reveals Colonel Joseph Malual Alou, Director…
Blue Helmets from India have rehabilitated a five-kilometer stretch connecting Malakal town in Upper Nile state to the airport, thereby ensuring that trade continues, humanitarian assistance remains unhampered and communities have access to healthcare and police services. Photo by Nyang Touch/UNMISS
Indian peacekeepers rehabilitate five-kilometer main supply in Malakal
UPPER NILE - In Malakal, Upper Nile, as across South Sudan, the rainy season brings torrential downpours that disrupt the lives of communities, rendering roads and pathways inaccessible. To mitigate the effects of the…
A two-day workshop facilitated by UNMISS in Kodok, South Sudan, brought together all stakeholders to convene and connect on arriving at recommendations to support newly-returned refugees reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS.
UNMISS holds capacity-building workshop on fully reintegrating new returnees in Kodok
UPPER NILE – Since political violence has greatly reduced in South Sudan, many people who had sought sanctuary in their northern neighbor, Sudan, have started returning to their places of origin. To enable returnees to…
Statement at the 21st RJMEC Plenary Meeting by Mr. Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General
[AS DELIVERED] Chair, Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to…
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea recently repaired a 183-kilometer stretch of road connecting the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to Jonglei. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
Repairs made by South Korean peacekeepers to a 183-kilometer road in Greater Jonglei brings new hope
JONGLEI - When South Sudan gained independence from its northern neighbor, Sudan, the country’s infrastructure, especially roadways, was in an extremely poor state. In the decade that has since elapsed, improving road…
In a landmark conference supported by UNMISS, 11 feuding communities in conflict-torn Tonj North, Warrap have signed agreements to stop senseless conflict, and instead resolve disputes amicably within established justice frameworks. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
A three-day conference supported by UNMISS results in 11 communities reaching peace agreements in Tonj North
WARRAP – “Building peace takes time, commitment and support,” said Piol Buoi, state Minister for Peacebuilding, Warrap. “The United Nations Mission in South Sudan and peace actors have been our constant partners and…
Sister Bianka Bii Musungu has dedicated 61 years of her life to providing shelter to orphans in the Greater Tambura region, which has recently been devastated by an upsurge of conflict. South Sudanese staff working with UNMISS, therefore, handed over much-needed clothes, food and other sundry items to support the 75 orphans currently housed in the Bhakita Orphanage. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
75 orphans in Tambura benefit from generous handover by South Sudanese staff working with UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Sister Bianka Bii Musungu, the founder of Bhakita Orphanage in Tambura, Western Equatoria, is a happy woman. The reason: A generous hand over by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), using…
Indian peacekeepers serving with UNMISS in Malakal recently held an outreach activity for 55 young students from Bandar Primary School. The focus was encouraging young girls to contemplate careers in fields such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, plus ensuring they stay motivated to complete their education. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
Indian peacekeepers raise awareness among schoolchildren on the role of women and girls in science
UPPER NILE – 11 February is annually commemorated as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Peacekeepers from India serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) deployed to Malakal decided to…
120 South Sudanese military personnel received a comprehensive training facilitated by UNMISS on protecting child rights as well as their obligation to adhere to the Comprehensive Action Plan on ending all violations against children, which was signed in February 2020. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
120 South Sudanese military personnel trained on protecting child rights by UNMISS
WARRAP – Children are disproportionately affected by armed conflict. In South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, the exultation that permeated the air in 2011 when it declared independence from its northern neighbor, Sudan…
100 students and teachers participated in an interactive workshop in Juba supported by UNMISS UNPOL on challenging gender stereotypes and promoting the rights of girls to education as well as economic empowerment. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
Promoting gender equality focus of UNMISS workshop with young students
An innovative workshop led by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) had an important focus—to reduce violence among communities by building capacities among young students. The UN Peacekeeping mission brought…
Violence against civilians in South Sudan reduced significantly in 2021
Juba, 17 February 2022: Violence against civilians saw a 42 per cent reduction in 2021 compared with the previous year according to a new report released by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The UNMISS Human…
Sixteen people have been killed while some 50,000 others have been displaced following a recent conflict between the communities of Twic county in Warrap, South Sudan, with their neighbours across the border in the Abyei Special Administrative Region. An assessment team from UNMISS visited Turalei to evaluate immediate security needs and reduce tensions. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
UNMISS peacekeepers conduct assessment mission to Twic county following recent clashes with Abyei Special Administrative Region
WARRAP— Recent clashes along the border between Warrap state in South Sudan and the Abyei Special Administrative Region, which began in the Agok area of Twic county, have displaced some 50,000 people and led to the deaths of…