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MINURSO CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY OF COLOMBIA
On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. Since signing a framework agreement with the United Nations in 2015, Colombia’s Armed…
Abyei Girl Tops Secondary School Examination
Abyei Girl Tops Secondary School Examination Adhar Lanfar Ablera Bagat of Comboni Secondary School has emerged as the 2022 Abyei top candidate in the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Schools Examinations! Adhar is the…
UNMISS refurbishes primary school in Wadadelo, giving education a boost
An UNMISS-funded renovation of a primary school in Wadadelo, Western Bahr El Ghazal, has brought hope to some 400 students and their teachers. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – A newly renovated primary…
Following a traumatic journey to relative safety, returnees escaping violence in Sudan face new challenges
A visiting UNMISS team meets returnees fleeing violence in neighbouring Sudan who are currently located in a transit site in Warrap. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – "Our belongings were confiscated by armed personnel who…
Jonglei journalists embrace their role as peacebuilders
In Bor, 17 local journalists came together to discuss ethical reporting, upholding human rights and guarding against hate speech. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – Candid discussions and intellectual debates…
UNMISS-funded school gives displaced children in Ezo hope to learn and lead in future
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Under a makeshift, torn shelter, displaced children in Ezo usually gather, to learn from their teachers. Conflict has taken a heavy toll on them, and they have nowhere else to study. Returning to their…
An UNMISS peace campaign brings communities in Nimule together
An UNMISS peace campaign in Nimule fosters social cohesion and aims to encourage voluntary returns as South Sudan races to complete remaining peace benchmarks, including the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. Photo…
UNMISS hosts three protection of civilians workshops in Western Equatoria
UNMISS recently organized three workshops on protection of civilians for local authorities, organized forces, and traditional leaders in Ezo, Mvolo and Ibba counties of Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS…
South Sudan army: It’s time to rebuild public trust and respect human rights to achieve peace
Officers of the South Sudan People's Defence Force receiving a refresher on human rights. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS “If we want to truly transform and rebuild this country and a national army, we must listen to the voices…
Head of UN Peace Operations concludes visit to UNIFIL
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, concluded a four-day visit to Lebanon today. After meeting Lebanese officials in Beirut, he travelled to UNIFIL headquarters, where he…