19 November 2013 - Recent events had provided South Sudan with new opportunities, despite grave concerns about security in Jonglei State, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in his most recent report on the country. Covering events…
18 November 2013 – Beset by enormous challenges, South Sudan was “travelling a bumpy road” amid some positive signs, the top UN envoy for South Sudan warned today at UN headquarters in New York. “South Sudan is at a…
South Sudan joins the international community on 19 November in marking World Toilet Day, which aims to change behaviour on issues ranging from water management to open air defecation. Of the world’s seven billion people…
15 November 2013 – To assist the government officials in delivering services to local citizens, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) today concluded a training on accountability of public funds in the Western Equatoria State…
14 November 2013 - The South Sudanese government and aid agencies launched the humanitarian appeal for 2014-2016 today, seeking $1.1 billion to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. The appeal would target 3.1 million people…
14 November 2013 - Strengthening efforts to tackle cattle raiding in Jonglei State, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) officers today completed a training course in Malou, Bor County. The 36 police officers who…
14 November 2013 - To increase their knowledge of human rights and the country’s constitution, UNMISS completed a three-day training in Pariang County, Unity State, today for members of the South Sudanese army. Speaking to…
A third batch of 38 South Sudan National Police Service officers completed an eight-week course in livestock patrol tactics given by UN Police in Malau, Jonglei State, on 13 November, bringing the total number trained to 151…
11 November 2013- Seeking to assist about 300 households in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, with improved hygiene and sanitation, UNMISS launched a water filter production project there today. The project…
11 November 2013 - UNMISS South Korean peacekeepers are digging water channels in the Jonglei State capital Bor to assist residents control fresh floods that have displaced them from their homes. Following floods that also…
11 November 2013 - UN police advisors today launched a training course in traffic management for South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) officers in the Northern Bahr El-Ghazal state capital Aweil. Some 20 police officers…
8 November 2013 – Prior to taking up posts in Upper Nile refugee camps, South Sudan police today concluded a two-month training conducted by UN Police (UNPOL) in Bunj, Maban County. The 31 South Sudan National Police Service…