17 December 2013 - A South Sudanese baby was delivered at a UNMISS clinic in the Jonglei State capital Bor today, bringing to nine the total number of babies born in the mission’s health facilities in the last two days…
UN police advisor assisting women who sought refuge at the UNMISS compound adjacent to Juba International airport following fighting that broke out in the South Sudanese capital on Sunday evening. Photo: UNMISS/Iliya Medvedev
13 December 2013 - UNMISS South Korean peacekeepers in the Jonglei State capital Bor today started construction of two classroom blocks at Lualdit Primary School, which is currently lacking adequate space. “We are delighted…
13 December 2013 - To advance their profile in peace building in South Sudan, women from Unity State’s Rubkona County today attended a forum in the state capital Bentiu. Representatives from the state legislative assembly…
Civilians arriving in the UN House compound on the Southwestern outskirts of Juba to take refuge from fighting that broke out in the South Sudanese capital. Photo: UNMISS/George Mindruta
13 December 2013 - UNMISS today held a one-day workshop on information management for local government officials and community leaders in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State. Some 30 participants attended the workshop…
13 December 2013 - Seeking to boost awareness on ways to handle sexual and gender-based violence, UNMISS and UN agencies in the Jonglei State capital Bor today completed a four-day training course for local police and prisons…
Civilians arriving at UNMISS compound adjacent to Juba International Airport to take refuge from fighting that broke out in the South Sudanese capital on the evening of 15 December. Photo: UNMISS/Rolla Hinedi
12 December 2013 – A peace dialogue in Twic town, Warrap State, today resulted in resolutions to embark on civilian disarmament, the creation of border courts and infrastructural development along the border. “Make peace…
12 December 2013- Aiming to build their capacity, UNMISS conducted a workshop on best practices for Eastern Equatoria state government press officers in the state capital Torit today. Addressing 46 participants, drawn from…
11 December 2013 – Hunger, health problems, insecurity and a lack of schools and roads. These were some of the challenges reported when a high level diplomatic, United Nations and South Sudanese government delegation today…
11 December 2013 - The Embassy of South Africa today held a memorial service for their deceased former President Nelson Mandela at Freedom Hall in Juba. Speaker after speaker at the service, attended by Vice President James…