UNMISS News

With the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018, South Sudan ushered in a new era of hope after the devastation wrought by civil wars. Today, 10 years after it gained independence from its northern neighbor, Sudan…

Poetry recitals, songs and drama performances. That’s how young girls at Bander School in Malakal, Upper Nile state, marked October 11—the International Day of the Girl Child. Given that women and young girls in South Sudan…

Preventing conflict from breaking out or swiftly mitigating its effects on innocent civilians by establishing temporary bases in hotspots is a key priority for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “Our aim is…

“Women should be empowered to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes,” said John Ozigbe, a Human Rights Officer from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), based in Rumbek. Mr. Ozigbe was speaking at…

Police Commissioner Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa is a mother, a career woman and above all, a committed police officer. In her professional life, she’s shattered many a glass ceiling and she does so with empathy, grace and steely…

With emotion shining in her eyes, Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa watched with pride as her police officers marched in tight formation before her in a special parade of honour to bid farewell to their leader. It has been a long and…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has handed over a 24-bed COVID-19 isolation unit to the Nimule Hospital in Eastern Equatoria under its Quick Impact Projects programme. “We believe that this facility will…

In Rumbek, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) provided logistic support for the recent establishment of three Special Courts in Cuiebet, Yirol West and Rumbek Centre. The main aim: To oversee fair and speedy…

“With this new health facility, our community is relieved from the burden of travelling long distances to access medication in Torit town, which is far from our village,” revealed John Ongorony, Chairperson of the Labalwa…

Indian peacekeepers serving for peace in Malakal, Upper Nile, have always risen to any challenges that may arise in their area of operations. That’s why 836 peacekeepers from India were recently awarded the prestigious United…

Building capacities among local law enforcement remains a key priority for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as it continues to support the world’s youngest nation in its recovery from civil wars and COVID-19…

“The knowledge that you have given to my officers during this workshop will have a positive impact on our prison service for generations to come,” said Major General Yohannes Orac, Director of the Bentiu Central Prison, while…