Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS treated and vaccinated over 400 animals, boosting confidence among community members in Wau. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga Lambs/UNMISS
In Wau, UNMISS Bangladeshi peacekeepers run a free veterinary campaign
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…
Speaking at a press conference in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, this morning, the top UN official in the country, Nicholas Haysom emphasized the vital need to adhere to the current Roadmap, which, he says, is already behind schedule. Photo by Carole Abou Farah/UNMISS
Timely, peaceful democratic transition remains critical for South Sudan says top UN official
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - As South Sudan grapples with multiple challenges, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is urging political leaders…
Near Verbatim: Press Conference by Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
Good morning. I would like to welcome you to this UNMISS Press Conference. This is part of our commitment to regularly share with you our assessment of the challenges facing the country as well as what UNMISS is doing to help…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General & Head of UNMISS at the 29th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since our last meeting, developments in Sudan have been a concern to us all and have taken center…
Mitigating, or even resolving, intercommunal conflict, sitting under a tree in South Sudan with the parties involved. Welcome to the world of UN Volunteer Teclaire Same Moukoudi from Cameroon.
Teclaire Same Moukoudi: “Being a UN Volunteer gives me a chance to improve the lives of those in need”
Identification and compassion are powerful forces and sources of motivation. Just ask Teclaire Same Moukoudi, a Cameroonian UN Volunteer serving as a Civil Affairs Officer with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Celebrations of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at UN House in Juba. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Haysom's remarks on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
[AS DELIVERED] Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honourable Deng Dau Deng, Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Community, My fellow UN Colleagues and Peacekeepers, Distinguished Ladies and…
In a poignant yet colorful ceremony today, UNMISS, humanitarian partners, the diplomatic community came together with the people and leaders of South Sudan to mark International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This year’s event was doubly significant as we mark 75 years of UN peacekeeping. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
Shouldering collective responsibility for durable peace in South Sudan key takeaway from Peacekeepers’ Day event
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - It was a beautiful, sunny day in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, when UNMISS peacekeepers, government officials, humanitarians, diplomatic partners as well as community members came together at a meaningful…
UNMISS appeals for calm after deadly clashes in Malakal Protection of Civilians site
JUBA, 29 May 2023 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for calm at the Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Upper Nile state following a violent incident on 28 May. Tensions between…
An UNMISS-funded school has filled newly returned communities in Khorgana, Western Bahr El Ghazal, especially children, with joy and hope for a brighter, more prosperous future. This small project has had a big impact, given the tangible increase in enrolment from 20 to 177. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
Hope and joy among Khorgana returnees palpable, thanks to an UNMISS school handover
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Past civil wars in South Sudan had decimated critical infrastructure, including schools, in Khorgana, an area in Wau county. With the signing of a peace deal in 2018 and the formation of a…
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian conducted a three-day visit to Wau to discuss operational and security issues. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
UNMISS Force Commander visits key UNMISS bases in Wau, assesses operational and security situation
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – At the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), protecting civilians against armed violence is a top priority. To make sure Blue Helmets serving with the UN Peacekeeping mission continue being…
Young artists in Torit at work, bringing their visions of peace, progress and UN peacekeeping to life. Photos: Saima Nizami/UNMISS
The art of peace: A Torit tribute to United Nations peacekeepers
EASTERN EQUATORIA – There is more to the International Day of UN Peacekeepers than marching parades, remarks hailing the virtues of peace, the lowering of flags and laying of wreaths. Just ask the more than 300 people who…
Peace may begin with a new permanent constitution being drafted in an inclusive fashion. Recently, students at the University of Juba had their say at an event organized by UNMISS. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
Inclusive constitution-making process and better security focus of a peace event in Juba
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – With elections slated for 2024, a peace process riddled with delays and the need to write an inclusive permanent constitution, South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is at a critical moment in its…