Near Verbatim Remarks by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ms. Sara Nyanti on UN Day 2022
Honourable Minister Stephen Par Kuol, representing the Government of the Republic of South Sudan. Ambassadors, Heads of Missions, and Members of the Diplomatic Corps. Heads of United Nations Agencies and Non-Governmental…
Here is a story of hope, of impact, of care and of kindness - the UN Country Team in South Sudan teams up with UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh and China to hand over much-needed items to the under-funded Agok Leprosy Centre in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS
Giving back, building hope: UN family hands over necessary items to Agok Leprosy Centre
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL: As the United Nations celebrates its 77 th anniversary this week, the Organization’s staff serving in Wau, South Sudan, decided to use the occasion to give back to the communities they serve…
Climate change is real and has hit South Sudan hard. In Jonglei, UNMISS engineers from South Korea are doing all they can to ensure local communities are protected from the ravages of floodwater and humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable.
UNMISS engineers from South Korea rehabilitate airstrip, build dykes to combat flooding
JONGLEI – Until the past couple of years, climate change was the last thing on people’s minds in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan. Community members had bigger things to worry about—civil wars, displacement, cattle…
School children in Ngolembo, Western Bahr el Ghazal, no longer need to attend classes under trees. Thanks to an UNMISS intervention, the primary school in the area has been rehabilitated with seven classrooms, two office spaces and proper toilet facilities. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS
Children in Ngolembo receive a boost to their education, thanks to UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Repeated civil wars and intercommunal conflict have affected generations of children in South Sudan. In 2016, all school facilities in Ngolembo, a remote area in Western Bahr El Ghazal state, were…
To help ongoing efforts to galvanize South Sudan's quest for lasting peace, UNMISS and UNDP jointly organized a capacity building workshop for parliamentarians in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
UNMISS and UNDP train state legislators on parliamentary procedures
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Earlier this year, all signatories to the Revitalized Peace Agreement coalesced on a roadmap designed to push forward implementation of outstanding peace benchmarks in South Sudan. Following this welcome…
On the first day of his visit to South Sudan, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, met with senior leaders from UNMISS, humanitarian partners and the donor community. Photo by Priyanka Chowdhury/UNMISS
UN Peace Chief begins four-day visit to South Sudan, says Revitalized Agreement key political framework for sustained peace
JUBA - It was a sunny day in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, when United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, touched down for a four-day tour of the world’s youngest nation. High on…
It's been a productive day for Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix as he visited Bor, South Sudan, to see firsthand the work being done by the United Nations and it's partners to protect civilians, reduce community violence, build peace and usher in development. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS
UN Peace Chief visits Bor, reiterates UN’s commitment to helping build enduring peace in South Sudan
JONGLEI - As South Sudan grapples with continued conflict, rising humanitarian needs and a flagging peace process that urgently needs all parties to galvanize political will, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations…
Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations, Jean Pierre-Lacroix, wrapped up his four-day visit to South Sudan by assuring the citizens of the world's youngest nation full support from peacekeepers and humanitarians alike as they navigate the difficult road from war to peace. Photo by Priyanka Chowdhury/UNMISS
Durable solutions to South Sudan’s challenges hinge on successful political process, says UN Peace Chief at end of four-day tour
Meeting top political actors. Undertaking a visit to Bor, Jonglei to gauge the impact of climate change and the United Nation’s efforts to build community confidence. Engaging with women’s representatives and civil society to…
Remarks by Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General Courtenay Rattray and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, USG for Peace Operations [Near Verbatim]
SRSG’s introduction: First of all, let me welcome you all to this UNMISS event, and thank you for attending. It's my privilege to introduce you to two important visitors from headquarters - that is Mr Courtney Rattray, who is…
Civilian casualties decrease across South Sudan, according to new UNMISS report
Juba, 16 November 2022: A new report from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) registered a 60 per cent decrease in violent incidents against civilians and a 23 per cent decrease in civilian victims in the third…
Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS at the 24th RJMEC Plenary
[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Interim Chair, Members of the RJMEC Board, Excellencies and distinguished guests, Thank you for the opportunity to address this forum and to reflect on next steps for implementing the peace agreement in…
UN Mission in South Sudan deeply concerned about Nuer-Shilluk Violence in Upper Nile State
Juba, 19 November 2022 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, is deeply concerned about emerging reports of violence in Fashoda County, Upper Nile State, between Shilluk armed youth and Nuer elements. The…