Foot patrols by UNMISS peacekeepers in the vicinity of the Protection of Civilian (PoC) site in Bentiu have reduced the number of crimes committed against women collecting firewood in the area. “We now face no problem. The…
The people of Lainya County are gradually returning to their homes. Clashes, in early July, between the national army and other armed groups had driven them into out-skirting bush land seeking shelter and safety for the past…
The states of Eastern Lakes, Terkeka and Jonglei in a move to halt road ambushes and cattle rustling, held a three day peace conference at Mingkaman. The forum started on 26 and ended on 28 September 2016, supported by VISTAS…
The Catholic Diocese of Rumbek with support from UNMISS Civil Affairs Division (CAD) has held a three-day training for thirty teachers in Yirol town. Participants were briefed on peer counseling and on how to manage conflicts…
A group of artistic, peace-loving South Sudanese has recently embarked on spreading messages of peace, unity and national identity using a new radio drama series called Soil and Fire. Targeting citizens from all walks of life…
The high number of children out of school has prompted the South Sudanese government to act. Speaking at a national consultation conference on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) related to education, the Minister of…
A small skip for humankind, a big leap and a sewage dump site for the citizens of Bor and Greater Jonglei. That’s an accurate description of the hole currently being dug by UNMISS and its Republic of Korea Horizontal Military…
One highly anticipated parallel event of the high-level week of the General Assembly this year was the meeting held today to support and consolidate peace in South Sudan. Before taking part in that event, Nicholas Haysom, the…
Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT TOPIC: Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today DATE: August 18, 2016 PRODUCER: DENG mou Language: English PRESENTERS: all presenters in the shows…
The Imotong State Children for Peace Group employed songs and drama to share messages of peace during a rally organized by the State Peace Commission with support from UNMISS. The event was held in Torit Freedom Square to…
In order to understand the similarities between human rights and peace, the UNMISS Civil Affairs Division in partnership with the mission’s Human Rights Division, organized an awareness meeting with community leaders to…
UNMISS ended a week of commemorating the International Day of Peace with a few activities. Events included a free mobile clinic conducted by the UNMISS Rwanbatt medical team for the community living in the area near its…