UNMISS News

KUAJOK – The completion of intensive training for 40 traditional chiefs and local administrators from Gogrial West County in Kuajok highlights the importance of investing in local governance and empowering community leaders…

It was 7am, when Zecharia Malual Achiel heard the first gunshots. Zecharia was among 800 civilians who sought sanctuary at the temporary base established in Abiemnhom by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) last…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – Feuding communities in Greater Kapoeta have taken a significant step towards reconciliation by hosting a peace conference aimed at resolving conflicts between the Toposa of Eastern Equatoria and the Murle…

Since 2004, more than 1,500 people have been killed or injured by explosions from these devices. However, significant strides have been made to tackle this deadly threat, with the United Nations Mine Action Service in South…

JUBA - Tens of thousands of people who fled violence during the brutal civil war that raged across South Sudan in 2013 found sanctuary next to the United Nations peacekeeping base in Juba. Twelve years later, many remain in…

JONGLEI – Significant efforts are being made to combat the sexual and gender-based violence that perseveres in plaguing mostly women and girls in South Sudan. In another bid to put an end to these harmful practices, Jonglei…

In South Sudan, a young country going through a transitional period towards peace and democracy, citizens are bound to have questions and concerns both about national political processes and their everyday challenges. As…

UNITY – Residents of Leer County are keenly looking forward to catching a rare glimpse of justice in action in their remote part of the country. With a mobile court scheduled to arrive at some point in May, their wait is…

UNITY – In volatile Leer County, residents are exceedingly familiar with the devastating consequences of intercommunal fighting. At a point where tensions in parts of South Sudan are rapidly increasing, they know what their…

James Sokiri CENTRAL EQUATORIA - In Tokiman East on the outskirts of Juba, residents are frustrated by and worried about the lack of progress made to implement their countries peace agreement. “It is time for our leaders to…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - Radio Miraya, the broadcaster run by the United Nations Mission in #SouthSudan (UNMISS) has devoted, listening fans across the country. When a crew from the station spent a few days in Torit and Magwi…

WARRAP - In the aftermath of recent intercommunal unrest, communities in Kuajok have taken steps to mend damaged relations and reconcile. On 17 January, following reports of South Sudanese civilians being killed in…