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UNMISS Force Commander visits Yambio, assesses operations and security situation
Force Commander Mohan Subramanian recently visited Yambio to meet newly deployed Ethiopian peacekeepers; interact with senior state government officials and assess key security as well as operational issues on the ground…
People for Peace: Building consensus among local communities for peaceful coexistence in South Sudan with Francis Shuei
By: Samira Y. Salifu Meet Mr. Francis Shuei who has been working with the United Nations to create and strengthen peaceful communities in Sudan and South Sudan since 2006. Having started as a Language Assistant with the past…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh build hope through community assistance
In Kuajok, UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh recently trained prison officers and inmates on farming as well as conducted health consultations. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP – Strengthening partnerships with local…
County commissioners pledge to ameliorate key peace and security challenges ahead of elections
Electoral preparations and necessary security conditions discussions during a two-day Commissioners’ Forum in Jonglei state, supported by UNMISS. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GPAA – The world’s newest nation—South…
Boost for Rumbek artists as UNMISS hands over renovated cultural centre
Everyone in Rumbek was there for the handing over of an UNMISS-funded Quick Impact Project. Photo: James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS LAKES – One of numerous benefits of a peaceful environment is that it allows for time and effort…
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Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 31th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[As delivered] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today.Since our last meeting, President Kiir in his statement on Martyrs’ Day acknowledged that the country…
On a visit to Abyei, USG Christian Saunders calls for strong leadership to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.
The Under Secretary General (USG), Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Christian Saunders, has stressed the crucial role of leadership in effectively combating sexual…
UNISFA completes construction of water handpump projects in Bokcchop IDP camp and Nhom Akoom Village
On August 8th, UNISFA handed over two fully completed water handpumps, to the Bokchop IDPs Camp and Nhom Akoon Village, during a ceremony held in the two villages. The event was officiated by OiC Ag HoM/FC, Brig General Aby…
People for Peace: Private Kylie Friel reflects on her journey from Ireland to keeping the peace with the UN in the Golan
By: Samira Y. Salifu Private Kylie Friel, a 24-year-old in the Irish Defence Forces and originally from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, serves with the 67 Infantry Group of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force…
People for peace: For Anna Lewe, peace begins from home and with how you treat your neighbour. It does not come from abroad
By: Samira Y. Salifu As a child, Anna Lewe would see United Nations vehicles pass by in her village of Mardi located in the Western Equatoria State of South Sudan. She recalls marveling at the sight of selfless men and women…