News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

WESTERN EQUATORIA – As you travel across Wandi payam in Mundri East county of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, the excitement among communities is palpable. The reason: A simple yet important step taken by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) of repairing a broken bridge, which…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – As South Sudan begins gearing up for its first-ever elections and drafting its permanent constitution, the UN Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, in its role as this young country’s partner for durable peace, is focused on enabling internally displaced people understand the crucial…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – When civil war broke out in South Sudan, women and children were some of the worst affected. Education was disrupted for tens of thousands of children as they fled for their lives. Many were separated from their parents and recruited into armed forces and groups themselves…

UNITY - South Sudanese refugees, who initially sought shelter from conflict in 2013 by fleeing to their northern neighbour, Sudan, are now heading back to their home country, given escalating violence in Sudan's capital, Khartoum. These twice-displaced individuals urgently require humanitarian…

GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – As South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is set to complete its democratic transition with its first-ever elections, communities continue to face severe challenges. A lack of educational facilities and basic services were identified by a cross-section of…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - As South Sudan’s partner for peace, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is helping supplement efforts towards this young nation’s democratic transition by building capacities among local law enforcement interlocuters, encouraging equal opportunities for career…

JONGLEI – In South Sudan’s Jonglei state, intercommunal conflict and revenge attacks continue to prevent widespread social cohesion. In a bid to prevent such violence in future and enable communities to settle disputes amicably, a need was felt to reframe customary laws to meet contemporary contexts…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Shared borders with neighbouring Sudan, often creates a situation in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, where support needs to be given to communities hailing from both countries. Take the case of Pau-Adhot market in Aweil west – a bustling trading venue for host…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, is currently on the cusp of becoming a true democracy, by beginning to draft its permanent constitution in preparation for its first-ever elections scheduled to take place in 2024. To galvanize civic and voter education related to…

UNITY – In South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, violence against women and girls is often used as a weapon of war. As the country begins its democratic transition by beginning to draft its permanent constitution and preparing for upcoming elections in 2024, much remains to be done to prevent…

WARRAP – South Sudan’s 2018 peace deal led to a reduction of politically motivated violence. However, sustainable peace and development is still hanging in the balance. In the Greater Tonj area of Warrap state, communities have been traditionally caught in cycles of conflict, but thanks to a project…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – In South Sudan, livestock is an essential source of income for families. Yet, the lack of adequate veterinary support continues to prove a challenge for animal breeders. Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…