News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Two years ago, an upsurge of conflict in the greater Tambura region of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state led to tremendous loss of life, largescale displacement, and destruction of property. Today, the state is slowly recovering from the scars of conflict. Against this…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Last week, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), attended a press conference hosted by the Government to announce the lifting of restrictions on Radio Miraya, resolving some…

JONGLEI/GPAA – The world’s newest nation—South Sudan—is at a critical point in its history, with citizens expecting to head to the polls in 2024 for the country’s first ever elections. Originally slated for 2023, elections have been delayed as politicians struggle to galvanize momentum in flagging…

WARRAP – Strengthening partnerships with local counterparts and communities remains a key priority for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Recently, in Kuajok, the capital of Warrap, Blue Helmets serving for peace held two events designed to boost abilities and confidence among host…

[As delivered] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since our last meeting, President Kiir in his statement on Martyrs’ Day acknowledged that the country is at a critical phase in the consolidation of peace. I welcome the…

LAKES – One of numerous benefits of a peaceful environment is that it allows for time and effort to be dedicated to cultural endeavours. Thanks to funding from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, creatively inclined souls in Rumbek now have a proper venue to showcase their work to the…

WARRAP - In Greater Tonj, South Sudan, communities have traditionally been caught in unceasing conflict cycles, that has led to untold suffering for tens of thousands. Recently, thanks to an innovative community stabilization and violence reduction project funded by the South Sudan Multi-Partner…

WARRAP – Following years of civil war, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has been grappling with curbing civilian access to small arms. With elections slated for next year and surging conflict across many of the country’s 10 states, concrete measures are required for successful civilian…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – August 12 is annually marked as International Youth Day. In South Sudan, where some 70 per cent of the population is estimated to be under 30 years of age, Youth Day is especially significant. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), therefore, partnered with the…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- With customary laws allowing for early, often forced marriages, and with the effects of these relations frequently obstructing the participation of girls and young women in most aspects of life and society, the odds to prosper in South Sudanese life are heavily stacked in…

UPPER NILE – It’s been akin to reliving a nightmare, says 43-year-old Nyariek Moumker Ayen who has spent days on the road with three children, desperate to reach the safety of her country, South Sudan, after fighting broke out in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, where she was living. Currently in the…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – The ongoing peace process in South Sudan has been marred by repeated delays. Last year, signatories to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement agreed to a Roadmap intended to progress outstanding peace targets, including the country’s first ever elections, which were originally…