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In Central Equatoria, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has initiated a "Community Sensitization and Civic Education Campaign" to promote grassroots engagement in political, peace and electoral processes…
As part of the "Peace Begins with Dialogue" campaign, UNMISS helped unite communities in Ibba, Western Equatoria, around the common purpose of grassroots participation in constitution-making and electoral processes. Photo by…
In the wake of the dramatic escalation of violence across the Blue Line in late September, which has posed enormous challenges to UNIFIL peacekeepers as well as the local population, peacekeepers have persevered and remain in…
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is urging political leaders to make critical political decisions and achieve key outstanding tasks in the peace deal to ensure the fourth extension of the transitional period…
Yesterday, two IDF excavators and one IDF bulldozer destroyed part of a fence and a concrete structure in a UNIFIL position in Ras Naqoura. In response to our urgent protest, the IDF denied any activity was taking place…
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is intensifying efforts to help reduce tensions, prevent conflict, and support peaceful coexistence in Tambura, Western Equatoria, following several violent incidents which…
850 Nepalese peacekeepers, including 106 women, received the prestigious United Nations Medal of Honour, recognizing their exceptional service to the people of South Sudan. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS. The Nepalese Force…
An UNMISS business seminar will boost the number of suppliers working with the peacekeeping mission and the volume of goods and services purchased. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS. At 8am on a Tuesday morning, four heavy duty…
This afternoon, a UNIFIL convoy bringing newly-arrived peacekeepers to south Lebanon was passing Saida when a drone strike occurred nearby. Five peacekeepers were lightly injured and treated by the Lebanese Red Cross on the…
UNMISS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Federal Affairs, launches the booklet titled “Kulena Sawa: The Role of Traditional Leaders in Constitution Making and Local Governance” in the capital city of Juba. Photo by Isaac…
Sudan and South Sudan must respect the demilitarization of Abyei and evacuate their forces, Security Council members urged today, as senior officials reported on the latest political, security and humanitarian developments…
As soon as the diesel engine of the grinding mill roars to life, members of the Wako community rush forward, forming a line with bags of sorghum in hand and smiles of anticipation on their faces. To them, this mill represents…