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4 March 2014 - Government and opposition delegations at Ethiopia peace talks on resolving the South Sudan conflict are taking a two-week break, as they continue to wait for an agenda, officials said today. Government…

3 March 2014 - The UNMISS Nepalese battalion handed over two pit latrine buildings and four renovated dormitories to the town’s secondary school during a ceremony today in the Lakes State capital Rumbek. Acting Head Teacher…

3 March 2014 - With fresh outbreaks of fighting in South Sudan likely to displace tens of thousands of additional people, the emergency in the world’s newest nation risks becoming overwhelming, UNICEF said today. “We are…

28 February 2014 - UNMISS handed over two multi-purpose community resource centers today to local authorities in Maridi and Ezo Counties of Western Equatoria State. Speaking at the Maridi ceremony, UNMISS Recovery…

3 March 2014 - Displaced women of various ethnicities living at the UNMISS protection site in Bentiu, Unity State, are gathering in a safe place to learn about gender-based violence (GBV) and develop new skills. Drawing in…

2 March 20014 - Left without vital supplies after heavy fighting in their town during the South Sudan conflict, residents of the Unity capital Bentiu received a second ration of food over the past few days. The World Food…

Ghanaian military arriving in Juba on 28 February for deployment to its base in Bentiu, Unity State. The 128 soldiers will help ensure security for displaced people. Photo: UNMISS/Christine Spencer

28 February 2014 - To reduce the risk of cholera outbreaks in UNMISS bases, the World Health Organization (WHO) is giving vaccines to all displaced people the mission is harbouring. The campaign, which began yesterday…

26 February 2014 - After an absence of three months due to the South Sudan conflict, UNMISS has reopened a monthly rule of law forum in collaboration with state authorities in the Northern Bahr El-Ghazal capital Aweil. The…

Chinese engineers clearing yard at Auxilium School in Western Bahr El-Ghazal capital Wau to create safer environment for students. Photo: UNMISS/Maj. Yuan Fachun

UNMISS Indian Battalion peacekeepers patrolling Jonglei State capital Bor to help ensure security for returned residents. Photo: UNMISS/Shantal Persaud

26 February 2014 - Following the latest attack on the Upper Nile State capital Malakal, the chief humanitarian actor in South Sudan visited the town today to assess conditions of displaced people. “My coming to Malakal is to…