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DR Congo emergency: next 24 hours are critical, warn UN agencies
Latest reports from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from UN teams on the ground indicate a fast-deteriorating situation on Tuesday amid an ongoing assault by M23 rebels on the provincial capital. Dead…
Political leaders sign joint action plan to prevent violence and strengthen rule of law in Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative Area
JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR - A National Accountability conference, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has concluded with political leaders signing a joint communique and action plan to prevent…
Tambura community members trained by UNMISS to protect civilians during conflict
To safeguard civilians, UNMISS trained 50 organized forces and community members in conflict-affected Tambura, Western Equatoria, to protect civilians, support reconciliation and cultivate peace. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS…
Crisis in DRC: UN peacekeepers protecting civilians - and themselves - from large-scale offensive operations by M23 rebels
This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers alleviate dire shortage of drugs by delivering lifesaving medicines to Raja Hospital
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh have stepped up to support the health and well-being of the vulnerable population in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal, donating essential medications and other supplies. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS…
New UNMISS-hosted Community Conversations radio show seeks to enhance civic and political space in South Sudan
UNMISS partnered with political leaders and communities to launch a new inclusive, interactive show on Radio Miraya to ensure all voices are heard as South Sudan transitions from conflict to peace & democracy. Photo by Isaac…
UNMISS builds capacity of prison wardens in Greater Mundri to ensure respect for inmate rights
UNMISS trained 40 prison wardens in Western Equatoria to uphold the safety, security and dignity of inmates based on the Mandela rules and strengthened their ability to support rehabilitation processes. Photo by Phillip Mbugo…
UNMISS supports deployment of first mobile court to Renk Town from 30 Jan to 22 Feb 2025
RENK/JUBA, 30 January 2024 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting the Judiciary of South Sudan and the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to deploy the first Mobile Court to Renk Town…
Prison officers receive agricultural training from UNMISS to boost food security in Raja County
UNMISS' corrections team provided agricultural training to 50 prison officers as part of an initiative to improve food security and support the rehabilitation of inmates serving time in Raja prison. Photo by Michael Wondi…
Hospitals overwhelmed in DR Congo, food running out: Goma faces ‘devastation’
After days of intense fighting, the humanitarian situation in Goma, capital of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has reached alarming levels – with humanitarian needs now massive and response capacities…