In Wau, some 500 patients in Naivasha internally displaced camp benefited from free medical treatment administered by UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
Displaced communities receive free medical checks thanks to UNMISS peacekeepers
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Gimmers of hope and joy lightened the hearts of more than 500 residents at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Wau, thanks to free medical services provided by Blue Helmets from Bangladesh…
In Torit, Eastern Equatoria, UNMISS partnered with the South Sudan National Police to facilitate interactive sessions at a professional induction programme designed to transition police volunteers into full-fledged officers. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
South Sudanese police volunteers receive human rights training from UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA – As the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, fast approaches its first post-independence elections, safety and security of all citizens remains a priority. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
In Unity State, women in uniform commit to advocate and work for peaceful coexistence at an UNMISS training on reducing violence by using gender-responsive methods. Photo by Luk Riek Nyak Bol/UNMISS.
Women in uniform pledge to reduce violence during an UNMISS-facilitated training in Bentiu
UNITY – When civil war erupted in South Sudan, women and girls continued to risk their lives to support their families amidst fighting and the threat of sexual violence. With the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in…
Challenges are set to abound for local chiefs and administrators during the pivotal year of 2024, also in Upper Nile State. Photos: Samson Liberty/UNMISS
UNMISS and government teach Upper Nile local authorities good governance
UPPER NILE – With 2024 expected to be an intense and challenging year, culminating with elections scheduled for December, traditional leaders, administrators and other local authorities will have a particularly crucial role…
Secretary-General appoints Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and Resident Coordinator in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Resident…
In Warrap, some 80 SSPDF personnel commit to upholding child rights and building better relationships with communities, thanks to UNMISS-facilitated workshops on child protection. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
UNMISS builds child protection capacities among SSPDF personnel
WARRAP – As its first post-independence elections fast approach, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is working to enhance child protection in conflict-affected areas. It’s ally in this endeavour: the United Nations…
Mongolian peacekeepers recently went on a long, multi-day patrol through the counties of Abiemnom and Mayom in northern South Sudan to assess the security situation. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS
UNMISS strengthens protection of civilians in northern South Sudan
UNITY/RUWENG – Responding to an increasing number of cases of cattle raiding, truck ambushes and other incidents of violence in the northern region of South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has…
In Torit, UNMISS teamed up with state police to host a two-day sensitization for South Sudanese police and corrections officers on detainee rights ahead of this young nation's elections scheduled for December this year. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
South Sudanese law enforcement personnel sensitized on human rights
EASTERN EQUATORIA - As South Sudan races to complete its democratic transition through the conduct of free, fair, and credible elections in December this year, ensuring uniformed personnel are fully aware of their role in…
Girls and young women are at the forefront when South Sudan commemorates National Unity Day with a week full of sports and other togetherness-building activities in Juba. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
Week-long National Unity Day celebrations in Juba kick off in joyous fashion
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Born in 2016, South Sudan’s National Unity Day is still a child, and full of the boundless energy and enthusiasm to be expected from one. And yes; the Juba launch of the eighth edition of the day had all…
In Wau, farmers and herders from Western Bahr El Ghazal and Warrap respectively, agree to uphold the terms of the Marial Bai Agreement, which sets down guidelines to avoid conflict during seasonal cattle migration. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
Participants at interstate conference on seasonal cattle migration recommit to peace
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL: Every year in South Sudan, seasonal cattle migration takes place during January to April—the dry season. In these months, animal herders from Warrap state begin moving large hordes of cattle towards…
In Bentiu, South Sudan, communities are still bearing the brunt of catastrophic floods. However, thanks to an extraordinary response to climate shocks by UNMISS peacekeepers from Pakistan, people have hopes of better days ahead. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
300,000 lives on the line – how UNMISS protects Bentiu residents from climate shocks
UNITY STATE - In the midst of 5,400 square kilometres of greyish, brown water and decaying trees, stands an ‘island.’ It’s tiny in comparison to the vast body of water that surrounds it – perhaps a little over three square…
UNMISS reports undeclared ammunition imported by a contingent to the Government of South Sudan
Juba, 7 February 2024: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reported an incident to the Government of South Sudan of undeclared ammunition being transported into Juba by a contingent rotating into the country. The 16…