The top UN envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, held a press conference in the country’s capital, Juba, today. UNMISS support to upcoming elections and the ongoing push to build a durable peace, as well as the UN Peacekeeping mission’s efforts to protect conflict-affected civilians were discussed. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
Top UN envoy condemns attacks on civilians, humanitarians; pledges electoral support
JUBA - As subnational violence surges in parts of the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, communities here are also grappling with a deepening humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by climate change and COVID-19. Additionally…
Remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom at today's Press Conference [Near Verbatim]
[Near Verbatim] Thank you very much and thank you for joining me today members of the media and welcome to all those following live on Radio Miraya. In March, I briefed the Security Council on the work of the Mission and the…
Prized assets and companions, and their owners, gathered en masse when UNMISS peacekeepers from India offered free veterinarian services to communities in and around Renk.
Indian vets partner with local authorities in Renk to treat livestock
UPPER NILE STATE – “Livestock is life for us,” says Anyang Agou Adop, Executive Director of Renk county, in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state. “Our animals enable us to put food on the table, educate our children and make sure…
A newly constructed humanitarian hub in hard-to-access Raja County will make it easier to assist the growing number of previously displaced people returning to their homes.
New humanitarian hub in Raja County increases support to returnees from UNMISS and partners
WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE – Trust-building initiatives, installing a Radio Miraya transmitter in the area, rehabilitated infrastructure, a new police station and a completely refurbished school. The efforts made in Raja…
Protection of civilians and how to go about it was the topic at a recent workshop in Mangala, Central Equatoria State. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma/UNMISS
UNMISS trains authorities and internally displaced people in Mangala on protection of civilians
Internally displaced persons, local authorities, military, and police recently gathered in Mangala town for a training on protection of civilians and how to monitor, verify and respond to incidents of violence. “We shall…
Female troops are key to the peacekeeping efforts of Ghana's contingent in Unity State. They, and their male colleagues, were recently awarded medals for their great performance. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
Peacekeepers from Ghana awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Unity State
Take a bow, Ghana. No less than 696 of your finest sons (594) and daughters (102) have received UN medals for their outstanding service while serving for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), based in the…
Local authorities, security organs and community leaders in Aweil receiving a refresher on protection of civilians and the UNMISS mandate. Photo: Deng Mou/UNMISS
UNMISS trains local authorities in Aweil on protection of civilians responsibilities
NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE- With protection of civilians being the primary responsibility of the government, local authorities in South Sudan also need to know what responsibilities they have, and how to go about the task…
Press release: Rape, gang-rape, and beheadings among human right violations documented in Leer, South Sudan
Juba, 25 April 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns the widespread sexual violence, killings including beheadings, burning alive of civilians, and attacks on humanitarians in Leer County. These are…
Half of the police officers in Bor trained on how to handle incidents of gender-based violence were women. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS
Capacity building gives police officers in Bor new skills to deal with gender-based violence
Gender-based violence, often of a sexual nature, is alarmingly commonplace and frequently goes unreported in South Sudan, where perpetrators more often than not get away with their assaults. Jonglei State is no exception, but…
Food security, particularly among women, is one area that the UNMISS policewomen's network in Malakal is trying to address, here by building gardening skills. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
Departing Rwandese peacekeepers: “Malakal policewomen network strengthens local women’s capacities and resilience”
“Serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and being an active member of the network for peacekeeping policewomen in Malakal has been a fulfilling experience. We have nurtured our skills and knowledge…
UNMISS peacekeepers from India recently received UN medals for their outstanding contributions to peace. A few were women. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
Indian peacekeepers awarded UN medals for excellent and varied work in Upper Nile State
Protecting civilians, undertaking a variety of engineering assignments, offering health services to humans and animals alike: no task seems to be beyond the capabilities of the 1,160 peacekeepers from India currently serving…
The road between Adwong and Malakal was a bit of a nightmare before this happened.
Main supply route rehabilitated by UNMISS brings hope to Upper Nile State
A road without timely maintenance work soon stops being a road, as the saying goes. Fortunately, the 75 kilometres stretching from Adwong via Bailet to Malakal, capital of Upper Nile State, has just been rehabilitated by…