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Ana Taban calls on local artists to use art in peacebuilding

The founder of Ana Taban Arts Initiative told a spectrum of artists from Yei comprising of musicians, comedians, artists of fine art, dramatists, as well as dancers to embrace peace and reconciliation through their respective artistic fields.

20 Jun 2017

Confidence-boosting role played by UN peacekeepers in South Sudan refugee settlements

Children splash in makeshift pools of muddy water, the result of a heavy night of rain and thunder in the small town of Bunj in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan.

21 Jun 2017

“Nimble and pro-active” peacekeeping response to be replicated in other crisis situations in South Sudan

United Nations peacekeepers in South Sudan have been praised by the most senior UN official in the country for a “nimble and pro-active” response in support of humanitarians dealing with an emergency.

21 Jun 2017

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says peace in South Sudan is “a must”

Peace in South Sudan is “a must”, for these people to be able to have a future, the UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres has said.

22 Jun 2017

UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170

27 Jun 2017

Shared passion for football promotes unity in fight against sexual and gender based violence

Clouds of dust puff as the women’s football match gets underway.

28 Jun 2017

Shared passion for football promotes unity in fight against sexual and gender based violence

Clouds of dust puff as the women’s football match gets underway.

28 Jun 2017

Parliamentarians in Bentiu ready to work in partnership with UNMISS to restore peace

The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly in Bentiu is encouraging the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help to build the capacity of Members of Parliament as part of the peacebuilding effort.

28 Jun 2017

UNMISS PoC sites Update No. 170

27 Jun 2017

IDPs in Bangasu say they want peace

Early this month, over 800 households from Bangasu Boma in Yambio County fled their homes in fear for their lives.

23 Jun 2017

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says peace in South Sudan is “a must”

Peace in South Sudan is “a must”, for these people to be able to have a future, the UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres has said.

22 Jun 2017

Lobonok County Commissioner appeals for emergency relief aid

The Commissioner of Lobonok County, Lt. Col. Hon. Severino Gwerit Kose on Wednesday appealed to humanitarian actors for emergency relief aid for the displaced communities in Karpeto Buma, an area south of Yapa.

22 Jun 2017