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2013

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UNMISS is deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Pibor Town

Juba, 14 May 2013: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in and around Pibor town, Jonglei State. UNMISS strongly condemns the violence, looting and displacement affecting civilians and humanitarian organizations that have occurred in recent days in Pibor.

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UNMISS welcomes the declaration of peace by armed groups leaders

Juba, 29 April 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes the declaration of peace with the government of South Sudan announced by South Sudan armed groups.

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UNMISS calls on South Sudan authorities to safeguard civilians in Jonglei

Juba, 8 April 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan calls upon the country’s authorities to take all necessary steps to protect civilians during military operations in Jonglei State. All communities and state bodies in Jonglei need to take urgent measures to prevent the mobilization of armed youth to carry out retaliatory attacks that would trigger another deadly cycle of inter-communal violence.

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UNMISS issues report on Walgak human rights investigation

Juba, 5 April 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan today released a report on the findings of a human rights investigation into the deadly incident that occurred near Walgak, Akobo West sub-county, in Jonglei State on 8 February 2013.

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Educate girls and women to develop the nation

Juba, 8 March 2013 – The United Nations family is proud to join South Sudan in marking International Women’s Day under the national theme: “Gender agenda: educate girls and women.”

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Stability in Jonglei at Stake

Juba, 22 February 2013: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General to South Sudan, Ms. Hilde F. Johnson, is deeply concerned about recent developments in Jonglei. “Unless community leaders and government authorities take decisive action to stop the violence, stability in the whole of Jonglei state will be at stake,” she said, following a two-day visit to the areas hardest hit by recent instability and cattle raiding.

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UNMISS Force Commander Maj. Gen. Delali Johnson Sakyi Takes Office

The newly appointed UNMISS Force Commander Maj. General Delali Johnson Sakyi of Ghana took up office today in Juba.

 

Maj. General Sakyi has more than 34 years of extensive military command and staff experience at both national and international levels.

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 24 Nov 2012

Juba, 25 November 2012 – 25 November marks the International Day to End Violence Against Women. To commemorate the occasion, South Sudan will embark on 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence under a national theme, “Promote Peace at Home, Stop Gender Based Violence and Child Marriage”.

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Celebration of UN Day in South Sudan, Juba, 24 October 2012

Juba, 24 October 2012 - Thousands of UN staff took part today in a series of nationwide ceremonies and events with South Sudanese partners to celebrate UN Day. The day marks the commitment and the dedication of the UN family to support peace and development in South Sudan. 

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United Nations calls to end child marriage in South Sudan, Juba, 12, October 2012
Juba, 11 October 2012 – On the International Day of the Girl Child 2012, commemorated for the first time, the UN calls on families, communities and governments at all levels to end child marriage in South Sudan. The day focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
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Juba, 25 June 2012 - Lou Nuer translation of "Report Issued on Inter-Communal Violence in Jonglei"
Lẩẩr k.. Kui Kớớr te kam dớớri Jonglei kẩ Jinub Sudan

Ji United Nation tin tekẩ Jinub Sudan (UNMISS) en wale ca Lẩẩr Thớp ke taa in ciken e diel guec ke kui kớớr kam dớớri Jonglei, min ci ney ti kur nak ke ru..n 2011 kene 2012.

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Juba, 25 June 2012 - Murle translation of "Report Issued on Inter-Communal Violence in Jonglei"
Kaviyaak ci akaathi Oroon o ool Wabaak Looce o kaazi Jongolei

Obortha Waanico Alaata wagaam yunamis Looce o ool o koolik Sudana Ngina keengthi ci Oroon ci oroone ool wabaak looce o kaazi Jongolei baal adangni ool ceen kaboth ki kaboth irkithe baal ako e kibeen buk irkithe ci ngaan awo nooko. 

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Report Issued on Inter-Communal Violence in Jonglei

Juba, 25 June 2012 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) today released a report on the findings of its in-depth investigation into the inter-communal violence in Jonglei State, that claimed the lives of hundreds in 2011 and early 2012.

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Juba, 25 June 2012 - Dinka translation of "Report Issued on Inter-Communal Violence in Jonglei"
‘Report' De Tong-Tong ne kem ke Thook Piny de Jonglei

Akut de UNMISS ne ye koole aci ‘report’ loony biyic de ka cike yok ne thiece cene tong-tong ye roth looi ne kem ke koc to piny de Jonglei thiec yiic, men ci wei ke buoot juec ke koc nyaai ne ruon de 2011 ku 2012.

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UNMISS SRSG Calls on Jonglei Communities to Start a New Chapter of Peace

Juba, 07 April 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson, on Saturday 5 May, participated in the closing ceremony of The Jonglei All Community Peace Conference in Bor, Jonglei State, where representatives of the six main communities of the state (Dinka, Kachipo, Jie, Nuer, Anyuak and Murle) signed important resolutions to put an end to the cycle of violence and to implement durable peace in Jonglei.

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UNMISS Peackeepers Honoured in South Sudan

Juba, 22 March 2012: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) today commended the work of its peacekeepers deployed in the country during its first medal parade since the establishment of the mission on 9 July 2011.

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UNMISS Hands over Computer Centre and Library in Torit

Torit, 28 February 2012: In an effort to enhance computer literacy and encourage reading amongst students in the Eastern Equatorial State (EES) of South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) yesterday commissioned and handed over a Computer Centre and Library to the Torit Secondary Day School.

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