In Bor, 17 local journalists came together to discuss ethical reporting, upholding human rights and guarding against hate speech. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
Jonglei journalists embrace their role as peacebuilders
JONGLEI – Candid discussions and intellectual debates characterized a day-long activity hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Bor. The UN Peacekeeping mission brought together 17 Jonglei-based media…
UNMISS recently organized three workshops on protection of civilians for local authorities, organized forces, and traditional leaders in Ezo, Mvolo and Ibba counties of Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS.
UNMISS hosts three protection of civilians workshops in Western Equatoria
WESTERN EQUATORIA - “Our relationship with authorities is tense, especially with uniformed actors such as the police or military actors,” revealed Agnes Macca, a participant in a two-day forum organized by the United Nations…
Two new facilities—a primary school and a health center—have brought joy to communities in a remote village in Western Equatoria. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
Following the destruction wrought by the Tambura conflict, hope returns to Nabanga community, thanks to UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Until recently, Jacklin Taban Mathew, a 15-year-old school dropout from Nabanga, a village in Tambura, Western Equatoria, had no hope or future prospects. She became pregnant in her teens and education…
An UNMISS workshop aimed at promoting social cohesion between internally displaced persons and host communities in Western Equatoria. Photo by Martin Siba/UNMISS.
Peaceful coexistence between displaced persons and host communities focus of UNMISS workshop
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Two years ago, surging conflict in the greater Tambura region led to an immense loss of life and left tens of thousands displaced. The trauma of past violence still lingers in the minds of affected…
UNMISS peacekeepers often go beyond the UN Peacekeeping mission's mandate to support local communities. Yesterday, medical peacekeepers from Mongolia held free malaria testing for patients at the Bentiu Hospital, giving hope and medications for numerous people who were diagnosed as having this common but dangerous disease, given the ongoing rainy season in South Sudan. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS
Mongolian peacekeepers help battle malaria in flood-ravaged Bentiu
UNITY - As the rainy season descends upon South Sudan, it brings two perennial challenges—widespread flooding and a formidable explosion of the mosquito population. It’s a deadly combination as roads become impassable…
Today, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the UN Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, briefed the press on the current political situation in the country, including the urgent need by all stakeholders to galvanize political will and achieve peace benchmarks, notably the holding of free, fair, credible and transparent elections, without further delays. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
Action needed now for timely, credible elections next year, says top UN official, Nicholas Haysom
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - A race against time has begun in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, as it looks toward completing its democratic transition by holding free, fair, and credible elections in December 2024. Despite the…
Near Verbatim: Press Conference by Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
[Near Verbatim] Good morning to all of you and welcome to the regular UNMISS Press Conference. Let me also welcome everyone joining us live on Radio Miraya across the country. The press conference is part of our commitment to…
An UNMISS-funded police station in Gadiang, Jonglei, is set to improve access to police services, ensure access to justice and help galvanize momentum for building sustained peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
UNMISS-supported police station boosts rule of law and security in Gadiang
JONGLEI – Community confidence in in Gadiang, located within Duk county in South Sudan’s Jonglei state has received a boost, thanks to a new police station funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “This…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General & Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom's remarks at today's Government of South Sudan press conference
Honourable Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Honourable Minister for Information Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional…
A new healthcare facility for children is inaugurated in Ezo, Western Equatoria, to the benefit of residents and returnees alike. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS.
UNMISS-funded pediatric ward in Ezo gives hope and encouragement to returnees
WESTERN EQUATORIA – “I encourage those who fled their homes to do like me: to come back and rebuild their livelihoods. Our peace partners are supporting us with much-needed services that we can all enjoy. There is no place…
A primary school refurbishment by UNMISS was completed and handed over to a joyous community in Angui, Warrap. Photo by Peter Kuol/UNMISS
UNMISS refurbishes primary school in Angui, giving hope to communities
WARRAP - Striving to help fill gaps in education and literacy, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), recently funded the full renovation of Mibior Primary School in Angui, Gogrial West. The refurbished school…
An UNMISS-organized youth outreach in Juba, Central Equatoria, builds on the need for youth participation in South Sudan’s democratic transition. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.
Young people must participate in peace processes, say attendees of an UNMISS musical event
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Recently, nation-building themes such as unity in diversity and letting go of past trauma resonated at St. Mary’s University College, at a concert hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…