News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Juba, 10 May 2022: Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubled, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report on civilian casualties by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…

UNITY STATE- A high-level delegation recently visited communities affected by devastating violence in the southern part of Unity State. Its members, including representatives of the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), the African Diplomatic…

EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE- Everyone, and a few more it seemed, were there. The Governor, an assortment of other dignitaries and, most importantly, some 4,000 other revellers from all walks of life showed up in Kapoeta South County to not only stand up but also dance for peace when the United Nations…

Juba, 18 May 2022: A joint delegation comprising the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), the African Diplomatic Corps (ADC), the European Union and its members states (EU), the Troika and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…

Having recently identified children affiliated with the army of the country’s main opposition group, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan swiftly stepped in to raise awareness on child protection issues related to armed groups. “This is part of our capacity building. They (armed groups) need to…

NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- In the world’s youngest nation, there are few politicians who are familiar with administrative procedures and what is expected of them. Fortunately, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is here to make their lives easier by conducting workshops on good…

JONGLEI STATE- Nine years ago, civilians had to flee their homes because of war. In 2016, many others were forced to follow suit, and occasionally, localized outbursts of violence in parts of South Sudan still lead to more people being displaced. Some have returned, however, and with thousands of…

LAKES – As South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, transitions from war to peace, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues all efforts to build capacities among local law enforcement personnel. Recently, in Rumbek, Lakes state, United Nations Police (UNPOL) officers serving…

NEW YORK , 24 May (Department of Peace Operations) — A Zimbabwean peacekeeper who recently completed her assignment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will receive the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare, 39…

UPPER NILE STATE- Life in South Sudan, an impoverished country recovering from decades of armed conflicts, can be a challenge to navigate for anyone. For people living with disabilities, it does not get any easier, but becoming aware of the human rights that we all have is one way of making life…

WAU – A two-day programme conducted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) had a special goal: To harness partnerships with residents of Wau in Western Bahr El Ghazal Citizens and involve them in finding solutions to usher in development…

UNITY- People returning home after having been refugees or internally displaced is a sign of trust in the South Sudanese peace process, but it is dividend of stability that comes with challenges: more basic services must be delivered, potential land right issues resolved and cordial relations with…