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Western Lakes women demand their 35 per cent share of national power pie

This November, South Sudan is expected to begin a new chapter in its history as opposition parties come together to establish a unified transitional government, as stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement.

11 Sep 2019

Potential returnees gain confidence following dialogue with leaders in Wau

In light of the expected full implementation of the revitalised peace agreement, South Sudanese across the country are pushing for more dialogue initiatives to promote deeper understanding of what the new deal entails.

12 Sep 2019

President Kiir and Machar report ‘important progress’ following meetings in Juba

The second day of talks between South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, and his former deputy, Riek Machar ended with both leaders reiterating their desire for peace as they promised to meet regularly in the lead up to the formation of a Transitional Government of National Unity, expected on 12

12 Sep 2019

Full circle; how UN-trained corrections officer became a peacekeeper serving in South Sudan mission

The year is 2006, the place is Liberia, West Africa. A United Nations peacekeeping mission with a mandate that includes capacity building is carrying out the recruitment of corrections officers.

16 Sep 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 248

16 Sep 2019

UNMISS visits conflict-ridden Tonj East area to build trust and confidence

17 Sep 2019

Statement of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General David Shearer Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan

18 Sep 2019

Maintaining momentum key to progressing peace process in South Sudan

18 Sep 2019

UNMISS visits conflict-ridden Tonj East area to build trust and confidence

17 Sep 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 248

16 Sep 2019

Full circle; how UN-trained corrections officer became a peacekeeper serving in South Sudan mission

The year is 2006, the place is Liberia, West Africa. A United Nations peacekeeping mission with a mandate that includes capacity building is carrying out the recruitment of corrections officers.

16 Sep 2019

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Bothering borders: the struggle to unite the people of Lohiri and Pachidi

In March, simmering tensions over ancestral land demarcation and ownership escalated into violence between the communities of the Lotuko in Lohiri and the Pari in Pachidi, both located in Eastern Equatoria.

13 Sep 2019