News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

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 training and mentoring ‘trainers’ within the force, such assistance is…

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 Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), for a day of healing joy, following…

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 people and left many others injured on 2 February. At least 2000 people, mainly…

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 all discussed at a recent two-day forum in Malakal. “I have attended many…

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 is somewhat lacking. Fortunately, and with the help of the United Nations…

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 they search for pasture and water. To handle disputes occurring in the…

“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 Naivasha camp for internally displaced persons in Wau. “All these things” are…

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 brief from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). From October…

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 violence and lack of resources. Funded by the South Sudan Multi-Partner…

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 recovering from the devastation of civil war and looking forward to its…

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 Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) spoke with community members who tell…

UPPER NILE – Some 51 participants came together at a two-day forum organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The focus of the workshop: Conversations on ways to improve relationships between uniformed personnel and civilians in conflict-ridden Upper Nile. “Since conflict broke…