UNMISS News

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. Screw-driver in…

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. “We are asking the government…

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 Francis John is studying finance and accountancy…

At a school in Juba, hundreds of pupils gather together, curiously listening and mimicking the actions of Nepalese military medics, as they demonstrate proper hand-washing and hygiene techniques. Moses, a young boy attending…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting the convening of a tripartite dialogue that seeks to calm tensions and build durable peace in the Lakes region of South Sudan, scheduled to take place from the 24th to…

Just a week ago, the leaders of South Sudan came together in a public display of unity to sign a fresh commitment to peace in the hope of ending the five-year civil war. Despite an agreement for their armed forces to…

Residents of Kodok county in the Fashoda area of South Sudan had every reason, last week, to be grateful to Indian peacekeepers deployed in the area. For two days, the residents benefitted from a veterinary camp while women…

Citizens in Torit danced with glee during an opening ceremony to celebrate the completion of two new Quick Impact Projects in the town – and they had every reason to do so. Over the past 9 months, the town’s inhabitants have…

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. “Many…

For anyone being confined to a hospital bed, few things are as pleasant as surprise visitors bringing a little something. The UN Police and its Women Network spent a few weekend hours being such benign hospital visitors in…

A total of 75 inmates and prison officers at the Bentiu prison have received free medical treatment by peacekeepers serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, as part of its mission to protect civilians. “We thought…

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…