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UNMISS welcomes signing of fresh commitment to peace in South Sudan

The signing of a revitalized peace agreement by all parties to the conflict in South Sudan is a significant step forward in the process of ending the ongoing violence and the immense suffering of their people, says the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

12 Sep 2018

Bitter foes reunite to sign revitalized peace agreement to end civil war in South Sudan

It was an embrace that could end the suffering of 12 million people.

An historic coming together of two bitter foes who have spent five years fighting each other over ethnic differences and a tussle for power at the expense of the people of war-torn South Sudan.

13 Sep 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on South Sudan

The signing of the Revitalized Agreement to Resolve the Conflict in South Sudan (RARCSS) on 12 September 2018 is a positive and a significant development.

13 Sep 2018

UNMISS condemns attack on peacekeeping convoy in South Sudan

A Nepalese peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan was today shot and wounded by an SPLA soldier while travelling in a convoy in the town of Yei.

15 Sep 2018

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UNMISS police officers bring gifts and joy to children and women at Juba hospitals

For anyone being confined to a hospital bed, few things are as pleasant as surprise visitors bringing a little something.

17 Sep 2018

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Boda boda motorcyclists in Yei upbeat about prospect of peace

Boda boda motorcyclists from across Yei town are voicing and quite possibly honking their support and optimism for a future blessed by durable peace, following the recent signing of the revitalized peace agreement.

17 Sep 2018

With his new carpentry skills, Deng Mark Majok hopes he can build hot-selling, top-of-the-range furniture.

Building peace through a concoction of light, metals, timber and bricks

Abraham Thon stands tall, at slightly over 6 feet, as he works on fixing electrical wiring on a dummy board with several bulbs, sockets and numerous wirings. He is tall enough for those hard-to-reach places.

21 Sep 2018

Embracing peace as a human right through marching and dancing

Close to 700 South Sudanese marched through the country’s capital Juba in commemoration of the International Day of Peace, embracing the day’s theme, ‘Peace is a Human Right’.

22 Sep 2018

Embracing peace as a human right through marching and dancing

Close to 700 South Sudanese marched through the country’s capital Juba in commemoration of the International Day of Peace, embracing the day’s theme, ‘Peace is a Human Right’.

22 Sep 2018

Building peace through a concoction of light, metals, timber and bricks

21 Sep 2018

Journalists and activists in Bor appeal to authorities to uphold laws on freedom of expression

Journalists and activists in Bor are appealing to the government and its security operatives to respect freedom of expression, in line with the country’s transitional constitution and media laws.

21 Sep 2018

Young South Sudanese urge leaders to put the interests of the people above their own

Sitting in the shade of the leafy trees on the University of Juba campus is a group of students sheltering from the midday heat and discussing their classes for the day ahead

20 Sep 2018

Partner in Peace

Migration, too often involves vulnerable women and children. This is what the UN Mission dealt with robustly over the course of the past two weeks, in the nations capitol. Sporadic fighting between various groups within two UN protection sites threatened the already displaced. In order to quell the situation and provide a safer environment for the more than 3500 effected, the mission negotiated with the government to procure enough land for their, yet again, temporary settlement. Mangateen, near central Juba is now their home, all tensions have been diffused. This is the largest movement of internally displaced from a UN protection site, and a step closer into what was once their daily, deserved lives.

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UNMISS peacekeepers adopted Queens Nursery and Primary School this week. The school, just outside the UNMISS base in Juba, rose from the ashes of the July 2016 crisis and reopened just last February with an initial 50 pupils. Now several hundred pupils are enrolled and UNMISS peacekeepers have committed to supporting the school's continued growth and development. During a special visit to the school on Wednesday, Nepalese peacekeepers taught eager learners proper handwashing and hygience techniques. Peacekeepers also donated backpacks, scholastic materials, sporting items, and lunch.