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UPPER NILE - As South Sudan gears up for its first peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections, the country is at a critical point in its history, not least because it is in the process of drafting its permanent constitution, a social contract that will define how communities in this young nation…

JONGLEI – Discussing the role of journalists in creating political and civic space necessary for productive dialogues was the focus of a two-day training in Bor, Jonglei state, facilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). With the world’s newest nation gearing up for peaceful…

RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank RJMEC for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to address you today. Let me start by acknowledging the recent major developments related to the peace process. I welcome the expressed re-commitment of the transitional government to…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “Peace is vital for a calm, prosperous, and safe life,” says Joseph Jame, Chief of Panyume payam, an administrative division located within Morobo county of South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state. As this young nation enters a critical period in its history with preparations…

[As Delivered] Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to address the Security Council today on the situation in South Sudan. Allow me to focus on the priorities for this critical phase of the implementation of the Peace Agreement, to share progress and reflections on the implementation of…

JONGLEI – The world’s youngest nation has begun the process of drafting a permanent constitution, a critical opportunity for the South Sudanese to agree to the arrangements by which they can live together harmoniously, avoiding a repeat of the civil wars that have defined the last decade. A…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “My constituents call me their liberator.” These are the first words spoken by Victoria Adhar Arop Chon. The sense of pride and accomplishment behind her utterance is palpable. A member of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislature, Victoria has been active in politics since…

UPPER NILE - Margaret John Othow has chosen an unusual profession – she’s an electrician. A diploma holder in public electricity works from a vocational training center in Malakal, Upper Nile, she specializes in electrical work for homes, especially in air conditioning and refrigeration solutions…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – In 2021, a sudden outbreak of violence led to massive loss of life and property, not to mention displaced tens of thousands in the greater Tambura region of Western Equatoria, South Sudan. At the time, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) swiftly established a…

WARRAP – “What we hope for is guidance from our political leaders when citizens engage in unconstitutional conduct and more awareness that we should always be law abiding,” stated Malou Yel, President of Warrap state’s High Court. Mr. Yel was speaking at a three-day training for justice actors…

JUBA, 12 March 2023: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcome the meeting between H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit and H.E. First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on 10…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As South Sudan gears up for its first peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections, traditional leaders have a crucial role in encouraging people to exercise their right to vote. Together with the ongoing constitution-making process, timely elections are critical in…