News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Surviving sexual or other gender-based violence is the tragic reality of all-too-many (mostly) girls and women in South Sudan. Having access to a single place to handle the aftermath of the trauma and get the necessary support makes the road to recovery less painful, and…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - “We have lived our entire lives without knowing much about the peace process in our country. We need more sensitization at the grassroots, especially for youth, women, and traditional leaders,” said Koma James, chief of Nimule payam [administrative division] in South Sudan’s…

UPPER NILE – As South Sudan approaches its first post-independence elections, ensuring widespread civic engagement, especially for those community members who typically do not often get equal chances to be involved in this young nation’s political landscape—women, youth, the elderly and the disabled…

BOR- The completion and handover of a new and significantly bigger assembly hall means that members of Jonglei State’s parliament no longer have to involuntarily rub shoulders with each other. The construction of the new premises, dimensioned to accommodate the larger number of politicians…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Since conflict erupted in South Sudan’s northern neighbour, Sudan, like most shared border locations between the two countries, Raja county in Western Bahr El Ghazal, has been an entry point for returnees and refugees seeking protection and safety. The International…

[Near Verbatim] Honourable Mary Nawai Martin Nawai, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan and Honourable Stephen Par, Minister of Peace Building. Ambassadors, Heads of Missions, and members of the diplomatic community. Heads of United Nations Agencies and Non-Governmental…

UPPER NILE – Like in any other (over)crowded place, moments of frustration and irritation are bound to sometimes lead to altercations and crime within the UN protection of civilians site in Malakal as well. A strategically located police post was therefore long overdue, and with the assistance of…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Yesterday, the bright and sunny skies of Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal’s capital, were opportune. People from all walks of life came together for a special occasion: Marking 12 years since South Sudan proudly became the 193 rd member of the United Nations (UN), as well as the…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – With severe climate shocks, including severe floods and prolonged dry spells, the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has been impacted by shortfalls in food production. The situation is exacerbated by rising regional tensions, including the ongoing conflict in neighbouring…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - With the world’s youngest nation gearing to usher in its long delayed democratic transition through its first post-independence elections in December next year, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to steer conversations which promote meaningful youth…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – With South Sudan’s first post-independence elections slated for next December, there is pressing need for women to fully participate in decision-making. However, years of unceasing conflict have affected women and young girls disproportionately, especially those who live in…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Crime prevention, making arrests, protecting and treating both suspects and survivors of violence humanely– these are all important, everyday policing duties. To keep 40 of their South Sudanese counterparts in Raja County sharp, UN Police serving with the United Nations…