UNMISS News

28 September 2012 - In helping to ensure that governments acted wisely in such areas as budget allocation, UNMISS Human Rights today completed a two-day training in related human rights for Upper Nile State civil society…

28 September 2012 - Women in South Sudan should put aside political as well as tribal differences and work together for their empowerment, according to participants at UNMISS-organized Open Peace Forums. A series of one-day…

27 September - Focusing on the humanitarian and security situations as well as bilateral relations, several ambassadors visited Jonglei State today, meeting with Governor Koul Manyang Juuk in the capital Bor and County…

24 September 2012 - Recognizing the urgent need for medical transport in Unity State, UNMISS Mongolian battalion engineers repaired out-of-service ambulances at Bentiu Hospital today. The ambulances, which broke down two…

25 September 2012 – Speaking against the abduction of children in Jonglei State, UNMISS chief Hilde F. Johnson said today in the capital Bor that children were among the most vulnerable people and must be protected. "Never…

21 September 2012 - As part of efforts to transform the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) into a professional force, UNMISS completed a five-day workshop for its members on human rights and military justice today in Juba…

21 September 2012 - Natural resources must be used to benefit society rather than finance wars, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a message read out today in Bor, Jonglei State, to commemorate International Day of…

21 September 2012 - Hundreds of spectators gathered today at Juba's Jebel Market to watch an UNMISS-sponsored theatre production on peaceful ways of resolving conflict to mark International Day of Peace.

18 September 2012 - Training media in human rights would help fill a gap in reporting skills, a top state official said today at the opening of a workshop in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. "We have shortcomings in terms of…

20 September 2012 - Agilo Akol bubbled with excitement as the UNMISS Japanese engineers handed over two new buildings to the UN refugee agency's way station today in Juba. "I am happy to see the new housing," said the 32-year…

18 September 2012 - The first of its kind in South Sudan, a "peace centre" opened today in Gok Machar, Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State, to serve as a joint court for chiefs of host and Arab nomadic communities in the state.…

19 September 2012 - Focusing on the media's vital role in peacebuilding, 18 journalists from thethree radio stations in Warrap State wrapped up a two-day media forum today in the state capital Kuajok. Under the theme…