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Mayen-Abun declared capital of Twic following comprehensive, UNMISS-supported consultations

Following a series of consultations among residents of the Twic area in South Sudan’s northwestern Bahr El Ghazal region, it has been tentatively decided that Mayen-Abun will remain the capital.

11 Jan 2019

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Community watch groups to provide additional security in Torit, partially trained by UN Police

Limited or non-existent police presence in rural areas in South Sudan make it increasingly difficult to respond to critical security threats in these hard-to-access communities.

14 Jan 2019

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UNMISS renovates health institute in Bor, set to offer medical training for dozens

An incapacitated hospital is a sad sight. After five years out of service, it gives disgrace a face. Unless, of course, Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan comes to the rescue. Such has been the fortunate fate of the Jonglei Health Institute in Bor.

14 Jan 2019

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A five-year first: Students in Malakal and Akoka sit for secondary school national exams

A school bell rings out in Malakal.

It is the first time since 2013 that this particular bell, which signals the start of the South Sudan school certificate exams, has been heard here.

15 Jan 2019

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Anyidi in Jonglei boosted by rare UNMISS medical visit, more to come with road completion

Residents of Anyidi in the Jonglei region have applauded the South Korean contingent serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for providing them with medical services during a recent visit to the town.

16 Jan 2019

Anyidi in Jonglei boosted by rare UNMISS medical visit, more to come with road completion

16 Jan 2019

A five-year first: Students in Malakal and Akoka sit for secondary school national exams

A school bell rings out in Malakal.

It is the first time since 2013 that this particular bell, which signals the start of the South Sudan school certificate exams, has been heard here.

15 Jan 2019

UNMISS renovates health institute in Bor, set to offer medical training for dozens

14 Jan 2019

Community watch groups to provide additional security in Torit, partially trained by UN Police

Limited or non-existent police presence in rural areas in South Sudan make it increasingly difficult to respond to critical security threats in these hard-to-access communities.

14 Jan 2019

Partner in Peace

The UNMISS Human Rights Division knows one must 'Lead by Example' and that leaders are the example. Speech and the written word can be a crippling and destructive weapon. A Kenyan expert brings a neighbors’ experienced voice into the fray of the South Sudan political forum to drive this reality home.

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United Nations Universal Children's Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.

Take-a-look as the children of South Sudan command the airwaves of the UN Mission’s Radio Miraya and pour their hearts out onto paper in a drawing competition to promote their values and dreams and those of children world-wide in securing the future they desire.

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