News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

LAKES – It’s been a busy November for Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). From briefing the 27 th annual conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres in Kenya, where he spoke about the vital work…

UPPER NILE- In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500 revellers from all walks of life uniting for a flamboyant concert sprinkled with healthy doses of updates on the implementation of South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement, meant to culminate with free, fair, and credible elections in just over a…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - “As reporters, we understand that the clock is ticking down fast to South Sudan’s first post-independence elections,” said Suzan Chieku, a journalist from Western Equatoria’s capital, Yambio. Suzan was speaking at a two-day capacity building workshop hosted by the United Nations…

WESTERN EQUATORIA- Peace begins, sometimes, with a multicultural gathering like the one recently organized at the Freedom Square in Yambio. Featuring representatives from nine ethnic groups residing in the area, with each showcasing singing, dancing and a myriad of musical instruments, several…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL –Lack of veterinary support continues to be a challenge for animal breeders, even as livestock is an essential source of income for communities in South Sudan. Critically, this inadequacy spills over into sustainably protecting this young nation’s biodiversity. In Wau, the…

UNITY STATE - No less than 60 women are now equipped with the skills they need to write their own future as entrepreneurs in the community, thanks to an initiative by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Women's Vision organization. Over a three-month period, Monday to Friday…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – A peacebuilding dialogue among civilians and South Sudanese military personnel in Lobonok payam [administrative division] in Juba concluded with a clarion call to build trust, confidence and foster harmonious living. Years ago, relations between communities and uniformed actors…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Under sunny skies in Juba, the capital city of the world’s newest nation, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) briefed members of the press. High on his agenda: Urging this country’s leaders…

[Near Verbatim] Good morning and welcome to this UNMISS Press Conference. It’s our periodic opportunity to update you and to catch up and to hear your concerns. I especially welcome everyone joining us live on Radio Miraya. I’ve just returned to Juba from a series of diplomatic engagements in…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As South Sudan gears up for its first post-independence elections in December 2024, a peaceful and inclusive voter turnout is non-negotiable as these polls will define how communities in this young nation will live together harmoniously. For its part, the United Nations…

LAKES – Against the backdrop of continuing conflict and political upheavals, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is approaching its first post-independence elections in December 2024. For its long-delayed democratic transition to be successful, youth participation in reducing violence is…

LAKES – In South Sudan, conflict and political turmoil notwithstanding, there are beacons of hope that shine brightly, illuminating paths of resilience and empowerment. One such inspiring tale comes from Marsa William, a 30-year-old entrepreneur in Rumbek, Lakes state, who, against all odds, turned…