News

Mary Nyknchol, is the leader of women widows in Akobo and a member of the the 'Akobo Women Association', a group that describe themselves as agents of peace in the war-torn community leading peace talks and workshops. Nyknchol is seen at the ACTED compound where she and the womens group were holding a meeting following a visit on Wednesday by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Special Representative to the Secretary-General David Shearer.

Lieutenant Colonel Katie Hislop, the first female contingent commander to serve with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), greets children in the Bentiu Protection of Civilians (PoC) site.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan's (UNMISS) long duration patrol team to Raja works to assess the road and security situation as well as build confidence amongst the civilian population in late Oct. UNMISS/ Maj. Tavir Ahmed Tomal

The child protection unit of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a workshop training SPLA officers to understand and respect national and international legislation governing the protection of children and their own responsibilities under those laws.

Pages