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27 April 2015 - The Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Education today launched an adult literacy programme in the state capital Torit. Supported by the UN Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) and the…

24 April 2015 - More than 280 children have been released from the Cobra Faction, an armed group in South Sudan, the UN Children’s Agency (UNICEF) announced today. The release of 282 boys and one girl in Labrab, a village in…

Civilians, fleeing violence in Upper Nile State capital Malakal, arriving at UNMISS base to seek protection. Photo: Photo: UNMISS/Kelfala Kargbo

23 April 2015 - The top UNMISS official in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal today urged civilians seeking protection at the Mission’s base to maintain peace among themselves, despite resumption of fighting in the town. “I…

22 April 2014 - The World Food Programme (WFP) is re-assessing its ability to work in some parts of Upper Nile State because of increasing concerns about staff safety, the UN agency said in a press statement today. “We regret…

22 April 2015 - It was vital to have a safe environment for the South Sudanese people, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in South Sudan and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Toby Lanzer said in Juba…

20 April 2015 - To help keep law and order in Mundri East County in Western Equatoria State, UNMISS today handed over a newly constructed police post to county authorities. Following a request from the local community to have…

21 April 2015 - UNMISS will continue to engage with the Unity State government to implement its mandate, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (DSRSG) in South Sudan (Political) Moustapha Soumaré said…

Mongolian battalion patrolling expanded protection of civilians site at UNMISS base in Bentiu, Unity State. Photo: UNMISS/Zenebe Teklewold

21 April 2014 - Efforts to restore peace through a free press and freedom of expression were of utmost importance for the future of South Sudan, UNMISS Senior Human Rights Officer Michael Ngabirano said in Juba today. Mr…

New fuel-efficient stoves are helping protect women sheltering at the UNMISS base in Bentiu, Unity State, from hazards they face when collecting wood in the bush. The stoves are being provided by the German non-governmental…

21 April 2015 - The Upper Nile Youth Development Association (UNYDA) contributed water pumping machines and vegetable seeds to farmers today in the capital Malakal. The contribution is part of a project to support small…