News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

In South Sudan, there is no shortage of children; young girls and boys who will one day lead their country and, together with their peers across the continent, all of Africa, towards a bright future. For this compelling reason, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) took the opportunity…

Protecting and promoting human rights - along with preventing, documenting, and reporting abuses of them - are key parts of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS. Recently, more than 50 traditional leaders in Eastern Equatoria learnt more about what role they can play to…

UNITY – Thousands of South Sudanese people who escaped the current conflict in neighbouring Sudan are once again on the move, displaced in a homeland they either fled years ago or never knew at all. Since early April, when armed conflict began in Sudan, the United Nations estimate that more than 130…

JONGLEI – For South Sudanese women and youth, learning and livelihood opportunities can be hard to come by at the best of times. Add floods and insecurity to the Jonglei context and it becomes even more difficult, but some 60 people in Bor, including 56 women, recently found a chance to both develop…

JONGLEI – As the world’s youngest nation prepares for elections expected to take place in 2024, enhancing civic political space and the safety of civil society actors was the focus of a four-day training facilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in Bor. Keeping everyone who wants to…

JUBA – Against a backdrop of grey skies and drizzle, the contrast was both welcome and stark when 30 different cultural groups rocked up in Gueri, instruments in tow, to indulge in a vibrant expression of unity likely to be the talk of the Juba township for days and weeks to come. "Just have a look…

NORTHERN-BAHR-EL-GHAZAL – Everyone can do something for peace, and on this day, under the theme “Peace Begins with Me”, the time had come to Pamat in Aweil North County. More than 5,000 people heeded the call and showed up for a festival organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS…

WARRAP/LAKES - A cessation of hostilities agreement between warring ethnic groups in Tonj, Warrap State, and Rumbek North, Lakes State, is hoped to be the first step towards dialogue and a more comprehensive commitment on both parties to solving their differences amicably, thus saving lives…

[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you again today. Since our last meeting, both you and I have briefed the United Nations Security Council on the political and security developments over the last three months. I…

JUBA, 7 July 2023 - As South Sudan approaches 12 years of independence, the United Nations family remains committed to working with the South Sudanese people, as well as regional and international partners for sustainable peace and stability. Independence marks the day in which the country was born…

UPPER NILE - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in support of local communities, is building capacities across South Sudan through specialized training aimed to offer people the the chance to secure sustainable livelihoods. Recently, some 150 residents and returnees in Melut, Upper…

UNITY - In conflict-affected Leer, a county in South Sudan’s Unity state, some 2,000 children - and counting – found inspiration and resources for a brighter future, thanks to a project spearheaded by peacekeepers from Ghana serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. The ‘All for One’…