The roles and responsibilities of traditional and formal authorities were on the agenda at a recent UNMISS workshop in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Traditional and formal authorities learn more about division of judicial responsibilities
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Sometimes, traditional and formal laws collide. At other times, one or both sets of regulations are unclear. In many parts of the country, this legal confusion creates tensions, frequently leading to…
Police officers serving with UNMISS are conducting trainings of trainers to enable the South Sudan National Police Service to build the capacity of colleagues. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
UNMISS training of trainers a step towards sustainable capacity building of national police service
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Building the institutional capacity of vital entities in the country is a key part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), with the national police service being of particular importance. By…
Jubilant scenes at an UNMISS-funded peace festival in Kapoeta North County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Displaced persons in Kapoeta North County commit to peaceful coexistence with feuding neighbours
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Some 5,000 people gathered for a peace festival in Riwoto town, located in Kapoeta North County. They flocked to the vibrant musical event, organized by the County Commissioner and funded by the United…
UNMISS strongly condemns deadly violence in Kajo-Keji Central Equatoria State
Juba, 5 February 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was shocked to receive initial reports of the deadly violence in Kajo-Keji County (Central Equatoria State) that claimed the lives of at least 27…
At a recent workshop in Malakal, women and men identified factors that are standing in the way of achieving gender equality in the country. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
Stakeholders discuss female political representation at UNMISS forum in Malakal
UPPER NILE- Female political representation, the participation of women in decision making at all levels, and the importance of engaging men to promote gender equality in South Sudan are big and important issues. They were…
Residents in Raso Olo, Western Equatoria, often feel marginalized. UNMISS is funding the ongoing construction of a maternity ward to reduce childbirth mortality rates. Photos: Felix Katie/UNMISS
Women in Raso Olo shall soon give birth at UNMISS-funded maternity ward
WESTERN EQUATORIA- The sparsely populated far southeastern part of Maridi County does not see many visitors, yet it has suffered from its unfair share of conflict and violence. As a consequence, the delivery of basic services…
Many VIPs were present at a festive ceremony when an UNMISS-supported joint mobile special court resumed its operations in Warbet. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Joint special mobile court resuming work on cases related to cross-border cattle migration
WARRAP/WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Cattle raids and conflicts between cattle keepers and farmers along the border dividing the states of Warrap and Western Bahr El Ghazal are common during the seasonal migration of the animals as…
Swedish police officer Sandra Bylund, spreading the gospel of football among internally displaced boys and girls in Western Bahr El Ghazal.
UNMISS police officer from Sweden initiates fundraiser, hands over sports gear to hundreds of youths
“We used to be idle here because most of us have no jobs and nothing to do, but have a look now and you’ll see how busy and happy they are since we received all these things,” says Joseph Nema, a young man staying at the…
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Press release: Sharp increase in violence in South Sudan at the end of 2022, according to latest UNMISS Quarterly Brief
Juba, 16 February 2023 – The number of civilians affected by violence in South Sudan increased sharply at the end of 2022, compared to both the previous quarter and the same period in 2021, according to the latest quarterly…
It was all about creating solid ground for peaceful relations when communities from the greater Tonj area got together for a dialogue. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Communities in Tonj South begin Multi-Partner Trust Fund dialogue programme
WARRAP - In the local language, kong koc means “to wait,” just like what communities in Greater Tonj are doing. More specifically, they are waiting for peace and development after years of frustration caused by intercommunal…
As the rainy season approaches, UNMISS peacekeepers in Jonglei, South Sudan, are fully prepared to amp up their ground operations through all terrain vehicles. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
As rainy season approaches, UNMISS peacekeepers prepare to overcome mobility challenges
JONGLEI – When South Sudan gained independence from its northern neighbour, Sudan, the country’s infrastructure, especially road networks, were underdeveloped. Nearly twelve years on, while the world’s newest nation is slowly…
Joint efforts by UNMISS, faith-based leaders and state as well as county authorities have led to a remarkable increase in peace gains across Ikotos in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, where once-feuding communities are now embracing dialogue as a means to establish a prosperous, harmonious future. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
Communities in Ikotos make remarkable peace gains following months of conflict
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Communities in Ikotos, Eastern Equatoria, are slowly restoring harmonious relationships among themselves following a period of conflict with neighboring counties. Visiting peacekeepers from the United…