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UNMISS reminds all parties to respect the civilian nature of the PoC sites UNMISS is concerned about recent claims that it is harbouring criminals in its Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites. Such statements only serve to…
The Human Rights Division (HRD) of UNMISS last week conducted a human rights awareness programme with the Western Lakes members of parliament (MPs). Speaking during the engagement, the State’s Political Advisor Mr. Mabor Meen…
Payment of high bride prices during marriages has become a major trigger of cattle rustling in Terekeka, state officials say. “Most parents tend to impose a high bride price on the marriage of their daughters because they…
Authorities in Terekeka State are calling on the UN Mission in the country to help communities dialogue in order to foster peaceful co-existence. The call was made during a recent UNMISS visit to the area, aimed at exploring…
“Ending hunger in our lifetime is possible. We can build a world where everyone, everywhere has access to nutritious food if we all work together as partners to achieve this result,” says George Fominyen, the World Food…
A team of researchers from the PeaceTech Lab Africa, created by the United States institute of Peace – USIP, are undertaking research into the impact of online hate speech and how social media platforms like Facebook and…
We are approaching the end of the first year of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda is a universal vision for peace, prosperity and dignity for…
As part of its outreach and engagement activities, UNMISS Police and Military have conducted an environmental sanitation exercise in the two Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites at UN House in Juba. A team consisting of…
Traditional chiefs representing the different ethnic groups in the country have made a rallied call for peace in South Sudan. “Once tribes are united, peace will prevail,” said Deng Macham, head of the South Sudan Council of…
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in parts of the country including in Mayom County, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week left a Member of Parliament…
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in parts of the country including in Mayom County, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week left a Member of Parliament…
The General Assembly today appointed by acclamation the former Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, as the next United Nations Secretary-General, to succeed Ban Ki-moon when he steps down on 31 December. Mr. Guterres…