UNMISS News

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Women can positively change society not only by farming or entrepreneurship or doing domestic chores but also by holding political positions at all levels of government,” a women’s leader in Yei River…

JONGLEI – Young people have the power to transform societies. In South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, youth constitute over 70 per cent of the population. As the country approaches its first-ever national elections it is…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Laughter, dances, and music resonated in Western Equatoria’s Ibba county, as comedians, traditional and modern dancers took the stage during a peace campaign hosted by the United Nations Mission in South…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - “Engagements between military personnel and communities in Ikotos is a vital process that we urge the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help us arrange,” stated Grace Abalang, a member of…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Despite a turbulent flight through overcast skies, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) touched down yesterday in Yambio with purpose…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “The absence of law enforcement personnel in our area has led to a lot of trouble,” revealed Janethy Maika, a women’s representative from Mugwo payam [administrative division] in South Sudan’s Central…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Recruitment of children by armed forces is one of the six grave violations of child rights and international humanitarian law. With its history of protracted civil war, child protection is a priority for…

JONGLEI – With the world’s youngest nation gearing to usher in its long delayed democratic transition through its first-ever national elections in December next year, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…

JONGLEI – It is expected that South Sudan’s first-ever national elections will be held in December 2024. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), as a partner for peace, continues to support this young country in…

UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, as across the world, hate speech and mis- and disinformation often lie at the root of spreading violence. As the nation races against time to complete its long-delayed democratic transition by…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Upholding rule of law and human rights is key to building an enduring peace. As South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, races to complete its democratic transition by conducting its first-ever…

JUBA - In the bustling capital of South Sudan, a symphony of voices converged, setting the stage for this year's commemoration of the International Day of Peace. An array of individuals, each playing a pivotal role in the…