Peacekeeping news

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Alain Noudéhou of Benin as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in…

Inmates serving their sentences in Wanyijok Prison in Aweil East county, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, can finally look forward to more humane treatment due to an UNMISS-facilitated construction of a brand-new prison facility…

As part of UNMIK’s sustained efforts to support judicial integration and improve access to justice for all, services available for all members of the community have been upgraded with the inauguration of a new courtroom at…

Living on the streets is difficult and dangerous, especially for children. Politicians in the Greater Bahr-el-Ghazal region have gathered to discuss their situation. Photos: Dawit Kahsay Tedla/UNMISS Exposure to the elements…

Dr. Rudolf Maulany in Rumbek has served as a United Nations Volunteer for more than 10 years and keeps smiling. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS Rudolf Maulany just can’t get enough of UN volunteering on the international…

A new out-patient department, an ambulance, generators and medical equipment have been handed over to the Jonglei State government in Bor. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS Healthcare in Bor has been given a significant and timely…

Jam Jang, 27 April 2021: Mongolian peacekeepers have acted quickly to protect humanitarian workers who were attacked by angry youths during a demonstration in the remote area of Jam Jang in the Unity region of South Sudan. On…

UNMISS Deputy Police Commissioner, Mutasem Almajali, recently conducted an operational visit to Bentiu, Unity state, to inspect the safety and security of people living in the internally displaced persons camp adjacent to the…

Where there is trust, there is cooperation. South Sudanese police officers at a workshop learning how to earn and promote the trust of the public. Photos: Dawit Kahsay Tedla/UNMISS “We need each other, just like a river and…

Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, arrived in Juba today to take on his duties at the helm of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. Photo by Gregorio Cunha…

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the multiple crises it has caused, a growing number of countries are approaching and achieving malaria elimination. Today, on World Malaria Day, we commend all countries that have reached the…

People in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, love good roads. So do the peacekeepers who repair them. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS Trade in Yambio is expected to receive a boost soon, thanks to the rehabilitation work currently…