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JUBA/MALAKAL – In the midst of torrential downpours, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), arrived in Upper Nile state’s capital, Malakal, today. The SRSG’s visit came in the aftermath of last week’s conflict…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – What could be better than enjoying scintillating music, poignant poetry, and hearty laughs in the company of hundreds of happy revellers? Certainly, it would have to be a similar occasion, sprinkled with wholesome messages of peace and unity and insightful updates on the drafting…

(Link to the full brief, and infographics, at the bottom of this page). Juba – Violence against civilians persists across South Sudan, according to the latest quarterly Human Rights Brief from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). From January to March 2023, the Mission documented 920…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – Music lovers will know that star drummers, and drumming in general, tend to divide opinions and, in some cultures, become symbols of teenage love, longing and angst. It is, however, less known that peace, in some cases, may very well begin with drums. The United Nations Mission…

Juba, 19 June 2023 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes concrete steps taken by the Government of South Sudan to pursue accountability and justice for survivors of serious crimes, including sexual violence, in Yei, Central Equatoria State. On 16 June 2023, a General Court…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA- A glimmer of hope shines through the bars of Terekeka County Prison, some 75 kilometres from the capital Juba. Recently, the thorough renovation of the correctional facility, funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, was officially handed to local authorities…

JONGLEI – Women and young girls have been disproportionately impacted by ongoing conflict in South Sudan. Coupled with this, cultural norms have also contributed to women being left behind in this young nation’s political and justice landscape, revealed participants at a roundtable discussion…

UPPER NILE – The ongoing crisis in Sudan has led to an influx of returnees and refugees in South Sudan who are fleeing for their lives, entering the country via Renk in Upper Nile state. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian partners have been working overtime to…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Returnees in Wau and Raja, Western Bahr El Ghazal, say they believe that security arrangements must be in place if South Sudan is to hold timely and credible elections at the end of 2024. Participants at two separate consultations on the constitution-making and electoral…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Impact is not Samuel Cherinet’s middle name, but maybe it should be. The UN Volunteer, based in Wau and serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is one of the fortunate few frequently given an opportunity to see how their work makes a real difference…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has today released the findings of its recent Perception and Public Opinion Survey conducted by an independent third party. This annual survey, which involves face-to-face interviews with South Sudanese adults across all 10 states, seeks to measure…

[Near Verbatim] Madame President, Thank you for the opportunity to address the Council today on the situation in South Sudan. I acknowledge the presence of the interim Chairperson of RJMEC, Gen. Charles Gituai, and the President of the Community of Sant'Egidio, Prof. Marco Impagliazzo, who will…