UN
United Nations Peacekeeping
Press releases
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Celebrations of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at UN House in Juba. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
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24 May 2023 - Good morning. I would like to welcome you to this UNMISS Press Conference. This is part of our commitment to regularly share with you our assessment of the challenges facing the country as well as what UNMISS is doing to help the South Sudanese people. And greetings to everyone joining us live on Radio Miraya. -
30 Mar 2023 - RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests,
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17 Mar 2023 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has released the human rights Annual Brief on Violence Affecting Civilians that shows a two percent increase in the number of civilians harmed across South Sudan in 2022, despite a 27 percent decrease in the overall number of documented violent incidents compared to the previous year (714 in 2022 and 982 in 2021).
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12 Mar 2023 - JUBA, 12 March 2023: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcome the meeting between H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit and H.E. First Vice President Dr.
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06 Mar 2023 - [As Delivered] Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to address the Security Council today on the situation in South Sudan. -
02 Mar 2023 - RJMEC Chair,Excellencies and Distinguished Guests,I thank RJMEC for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to address you today.Let me start by acknowledging the recent major developments related to the peace process. -
16 Feb 2023 - Juba, 16 February 2023 – The number of civilians affected by violence in South Sudan increased sharply at the end of 2022, compared to both the previous quarter and the same period in 2021, according to the latest quarterly brief from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). -
05 Feb 2023 - Juba, 5 February 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was shocked to receive initial reports of the deadly violence in Kajo-Keji County (Central Equatoria State) that claimed the lives of at least 27 people and left many others injured on 2 February. At least 2000 people, mainly women and children have become internally displaced, including 30 unaccompanied children.