UNMISS News

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Excitement was in the air among the youth in Tambura when they recently, after three months of concerted efforts, finished a livelihood skills training. They are now able to make good use of their new know…

WARRAP—In Tonj North and Tonj South, more than 60 traditional court actors recently took part in a pivotal training on ways to modernize customary laws and integrate them with the formal justice system to better protect the…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Cecilia Kiden Isaac, a 51-year-old educator in Juba, is passionate about empowering her community through education. At a recent outreach event organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Durable peace is achieved when all citizens actively shape their country's future. To promote civic education, facilitate community dialogue, and ensure inclusive participation, the United Nations Mission…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - As South Sudan prepares for its first democratic elections as a sovereign state, a grassroots movement is emerging where people across the country are demanding the right to participate in the process…

The Nepalese Force Reserve Battalion is relied on to respond to the most volatile security situations in South Sudan. These peacekeepers, serving with the United Nations Mission in the conflict-affected country, are rapidly…

JUBA - At 8am on a Tuesday morning, four heavy duty tipper trucks are waiting to be signed in at the United Nations Mission of South Sudan compound in Juba. Their load? Much needed aggregate that will create the base for new…

JUBA – With their immense influence and vast experience, traditional leaders are in a unique position to help shape the permanent constitution-making process in South Sudan and ensure it includes the views of the communities…

LAKES - As soon as the diesel engine of the grinding mill roars to life, members of the Wako community rush forward, forming a line with bags of sorghum in hand and smiles of anticipation on their faces. To them, this mill…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Robust justice systems and expert personnel are essential for safeguarding the rights of every citizen. It is vital that these rights, including those of prisoners, are recognized and enforced with…

JUBA/UPPER NILE – United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Catherine Pollard, stressed the Organization’s solidarity and support for the people of South Sudan during a high-level visit to the country. During her four days on…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – The challenges faced by communities across Ezo County are immense. Residents are suffering from persistent insecurity, the dire humanitarian and economic situation, as well as the legacy of decades of war…