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Statement from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS Nicholas Haysom on Eastern Equatoria State
Juba, 15 July 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about deadly cattle raids over the past few days, by armed youth in the area around Kapoeta North in Eastern Equatoria State, reportedly resulting…
UNMISS supports reconciliation process to enable displaced to return to Tambura
Armed conflict displaced thousands of people from greater Tambura. Some of them have now returned, looking to resume their normal lives. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- In recent times, the citizens of…
Improved access to information as UNMISS funds renovation of Bentiu radio station
Finalizing the paperwork for the handing over of a radio station renovated by UNMISS to the Unity State government. Photos: Luk Riek Nyak/UNMISS In December 2013, when South Sudan became engulfed in civil war, one of the…
UNMISS statement welcoming justice delivered through a General Court Martial in Yei
Juba, 18 July 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes recent steps taken by the Government of South Sudan to pursue accountability and justice for survivors of sexual violence in Yei, Central Equatoria State. A…
Acting HOM/FC commissions a rejuvenated clinic in Goli
Abyei, 03 July 2022 – The acting Head of Mission/Force Commander UNISFA, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, recently commissioned the dormant clinic in Goli rehabilitated by the Pakistani Battalion (PAKBATT-1) serving…
History Made as UNISFA Establishes Community Protection Committee in Northern Abyei
Abyei, 30 June 2022 – Over seven hundred people yesterday, gathered in Diffra to witness the inauguration of the Community Protection Committee (CPC) system in the Northern Sector of the Abyei Area to enhance the rule of law…
Displaced communities receive plastic sheets and mosquito nets ahead of rainy season
With the beginning of the rainy season, the Internally Displaced People driven from Agok and Dungroup to Abyei are facing immense challenges, including flooding, an outbreak of water=borne diseases and lack of basic…
Multinational cultural display at UNISFA
Abyei youth and women’s group representatives joined UNISFA peacekeepers for an evening cultural fete organized at the mission headquarters in Abyei. The festivities were the final event in activities organized by the newly…
The impact of temporary operating bases: Saving lives by being there
Duk Padiet in Jonglei State has a history of intercommunal violence. The establishment of an UNMISS temporary base in the area has significantly reduced incidents. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI- Sometimes, being present…
Shabunda: UN finances Community Radio and Women's Center to raise awareness against gender-based violence
Shabunda: UN finances Community Radio and Women's Center to raise awareness against gender-based violence . Photo Monusco/ Mathilde Mihigo With funding of US$1,500,000 from the United Nations Secretary-General's Peacebuilding…