UNMISS News

9 December 2014 - The leaders of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bentiu should instill hope in children, youth, women and elderly sheltering in Protection of Civilians (POC) sites, UNMISS Police Commissioner Fred Yiga…

9 December 2014 - To promote a safe environment in its protection sites, UNMISS today destroyed weapons recovered from internally displaced people (IDPs) in Juba over the last 12 months. Speaking to witnesses, including…

8 December 2014 - People sheltering in Bentiu Protection of Civilians (POC) site must strictly abide by camp ground rules to stay safe and secure, irrespective of who they were, UNMISS representatives advised today. Some…

7 December 2014 - A two-day campaign to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse was recently launched in the UNMISS protection site in Bentiu, Unity State.The campaign, which ended yesterday, was aimed at raising awareness…

8 December 2014 - UNMISS was ready to continue to work with all government authorities in Western Bahr El-Ghazal State in peace building activities, a senior mission official said today in Raja County. UNMISS State…

6 December 2014 - Internally displaced people (IDPs) at the UNMISS base in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal today joined government representatives, the UN family and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to commemorate…

5 December 2014 - The culture of impunity in South Sudan must stop and human rights abusers be held accountable for their crimes, a University of Juba law lecturer said today during a UN Radio Miraya debate. “Every time we…

8 December 2014 - Girls forced to marry young were unable to finish their education or enter into a career, according to the resident of an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Melut County, Upper Nile State. Akwal…

3 December 2014 - Aiming to help internally displaced people (IDPs) better understand the UNMISS mandate, mission officials today conducted a one-day workshop at a protection site in Melut, Upper Nile State. UNMISS Civil…

Indian peacekeeper speaking with local residents during patrol in Pibor County, Jonglei State. Photo: UNMISS/Gideon Musa

4 December 2014 - Showcasing farmers’ produce and machinery from the state’s 10 counties, a three-day agricultural trade show opened today in the Western Equatoria capital Yambio. Speaking during the opening, State Governor…

4 December 2014 - In assisting women tackle challenges they faced in realizing peace and security in South Sudan, UNMISS and partners today held an Open Peace Forum in Juba. The event took place at a UN House Protection of…