A woman in Kuajok standing up for her rights, including the one to economic empowerment. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS
Kuajok women pledge to seek financial empowerment to close gender equality gap in the country
WARRAP STATE - What are some of the factors that hold women back in South Sudan, what would it take empower them instead and why would doing so benefit the country as a whole? These are questions worth pondering, not just as…
A cup of coffee and a safe place to share their stories: 250 women recently displaced by an upsurge of violence in Tambura, South Sudan, reveal how their harrowing experiences of conflict and loss have motivated them to become ambassadors for peace. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
Discussing peace over a cup of coffee: Displaced women in Tambura speak up
WESTERN EQUATORIA - The unmistakable smell of freshly brewed coffee permeates the air, while sounds of singing, dancing and rejoicing rise towards the blue sky in Tambura, Western Equatoria. It’s a far cry from the scenes…
Sara Beysolow Nyanti, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan had a busy but productive day on her maiden visit to Torit, Eastern Equatoria, where she met with key humanitarian, development and peace partners to discuss integrated approaches in boosting community resilience.
UNMISS Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan tours Torit
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Yesterday, there was palpable excitement among local traders at the Torit meat market in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan. The reason: Sarah Beysolow Nyanti, the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special…
Some 80 leaders from faith-based communities across Juba came together at an UNMISS forum to discuss ways in which they can promote peaceful coexistence and shared national identity. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
UNMISS organizes forum on ongoing peace processes for religious leaders
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – An UNMISS-funded panel discussion for religious leaders in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, had a single focus: Infusing fresh momentum into the ongoing peace process by exploring progress made, challenges…
Vietnamese peacekeepers parading before receiving UN medals for their mostly medical services in and around Bentiu. Photos:Luk Riek Nyak/UNMISS
Bentiu-based medical contingent from Vietnam receive UN medals for outstanding service
UNITY STATE – Beginning their service with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in October 2018, the different rotations of medical contingents from Vietnam’s army have since then made quite an impression in…
In Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, some 14,000 farming communities have been displaced following a mass influx of cattle herders and subsequent violence caused when grazing animals destroyed croplands. UNMISS is engaging with authorities and communities to reduce tensions, plus keep people safe. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Following conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, UNMISS steps up patrols
EASTERN EQUATORIA - “Many lives have been lost, while even more of us were displaced,” revealed Stella Ayaa, a women’s leader from Ayii boma [administrative division]. “Our homes were looted, burnt to cinders and our crops…
The power of sport to unite people was in full display at a friendly football match between a local girls' team and a lineup of elderly men, as 4,000 onlookers cheered on and enjoyed a joyous afternoon in conflict-ridden Tambura, Western Equatoria. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
4,000 people cheer on as a football match for girls and the elderly brings hope in conflict-ridden Tambura
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Happiness has been in short supply across the greater Tambura region of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state. In June 2021, violence erupted here, killing many and displacing tens of thousands. Since then…
Full and equal participation of women in peace and security issues as well as deciding the future of South Sudan is a worthy cause to lobby for, as 55 women leaders participating in an UNMISS training point out. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/UNMISS
55 women leaders trained on gender responsive governance in Yambio
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Equal rights for women and girls is a shared struggle across the world. In South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, the gender gap has been exacerbated by conflict, a patriarchal culture and age-old…
Ensuring law and order is upheld requires a collective commitment from all citizens. UNMISS, in Jonglei, held a capacity-building workshop for members of the Community Watch Group, a coalition of residents at the Bor camp for internally displaced persons who contribute to ensuring the safety and security of people living here; host populations and local police. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
UNMISS trains South Sudanese counterparts and community watch group in displaced persons’ camp in Bor on preventing crime
JONGLEI – Following the redesignation of the UN protection of civilians site in Bor into a conventional camp for internally displaced persons, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to assist the South…
Following escalating cross-border and intercommunal clashes between Twic, South Sudan and the Abyei Special Administrative Region, UNMISS has increased its protective presence through patrols and community engagement. The main aim: To reduce tensions and begin peace dialogues among feuding parties. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Following escalating cross-border and intercommunal conflict in Twic, UNMISS steps up patrols
WARRAP – Frequent clashes between communities living in Twic county, Warrap state, and neighboring Abyei Special Administrative Region have created a situation where innocent people are increasingly displaced and the security…
What are the transitional justice mechanisms enshrined in the revitalized peace agreement and how can they be established? Participants at this UNMISS-led workshop in Aweil had a lot to ponder. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
UNMISS holds workshop on transitional justice with government officials and civil society reps in Aweil
NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL - Can the Chapter Five of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement be implemented? Can the Hybrid Court for South Sudan be established? And, what exactly is transitional justice, the topic addressed in the…
No more inspections of progress made on the rehabilitation of the road from Maridi to Yambio, because it has now been completed by UNMISS engineers from Bangladesh.
Rejoicing in Maridi as rehabilitation of Yambio road completed by UNMISS engineers
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Jack Kerouac was onto something when he wrote, and titled, his cult novel On the Road: there is something intrinsically romantic about roads. Roads are movement, and movement comes with the potential of…