News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

BENTIU – For more than a year, 272 United Nations peacekeepers from Pakistan have worked tirelessly to safeguard 300,000 people from catastrophic floods. As their mission comes to an end, each peacekeeper was honoured with UN medals for their exceptional service in Bentiu, Unity State. Their work in…

Near Verbatim I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since we last met, I have briefed the UN Security Council on 9 April as they reflected on the letter from the Secretary-General that assessed the level of preparedness towards peaceful and credible elections in South Sudan in…

WARRAP - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently held a pivotal two-day workshop to prepare Tonj South for an upcoming circuit court. This initiative, which falls under the Kong Koc Project funded by the South Sudan Multi…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “Conflict in South Sudan has left us women in a position where we aren’t well versed or equipped to take our rightful place in politics, governance or decision-making,” revealed Maria Aluek Bak from Northern Bahr El Ghazal’s Women’s Association. Maria was speaking at a…

UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, livestock plays a pivotal role for communities, enabling them to be economically empowered. However, often, animal breeders do not have access to adequate veterinary assistance. To help bridge this gap, Indian veterinarians serving with the United Nations Mission in…

JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR – Peace begins when every child can complete their education. Thanks to a partnership between the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)and Smile Again Africa Development Organization (SAADO), some 300 students of the Manyabol Primary School, can now study to their…

UNITY – The recent deployment of a mobile court in Mayom county in South Sudan’s Unity state, has concluded, handling 31 cases, securing 24 convictions, and releasing 22 prisoners over six weeks. This initiative brings South Sudan closer to extending formal justice to all its citizens, even in the…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Kayango in Jur River County is located at the centre of four corridors where seasonal cattle migration activities are particularly intense. Despite the proven effectiveness of the 2016 Marial Bai Agreement, which regulates disputes resulting from cattle movements, the influx…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – A two-day workshop hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) aimed to build capacities on preventing, monitoring, and reporting on the six grave violations of child rights in conflict situations. These consist of the recruitment and use of children, killing and…

JONGLEI – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently held a two-day workshop in Bor, Jonglei state. The forum aimed to strengthen the criminal justice chain. Some 42 stakeholders from diverse fields, including nine women, took part in spirited discussions. These included police…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA: Almost 18,000 United Nations peacekeepers work in partnership with the Government and communities across South Sudan to help the world newest nation navigate the difficult path from war to peace. Their contribution was recognized during ceremonies held in Juba and other locations…

Near Verbatim Minister of Federal Affairs, the Honourable Losuba Ludoru Wongo Excellencies, members of the diplomatic community. My fellow United Nations colleagues and peacekeepers. Distinguished guests. Ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official commemoration of the…