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8 October 2013 - The lessons of peace in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal should be learned in border areas all over South Sudan, UNMISS’ top official said today in Gokmachar, Aweil North County. “This … peace in the state is used for…

South Sudan joins the international community in celebrating World Teachers Day on 5 October. At the global level, some 5.24 million teachers must be recruited to reach 57 million children of primary school age currently out…

3 October 2013 - South Sudan’s struggle for independence would be in vain if students and youth failed to say no to violence, UNMISS Lakes State Acting Coordinator said today in the capital Rumbek. Presenting stationary and…

1 October 2013 - To recognize their work and achievements, Jonglei State government presented certificates to the UNMISS South Korean engineers today during a farewell party in the capital Bor. “The government of Jonglei…

1 October 2013 - UNMISS handed over a police station and office to county authorities today in Mapel, Western Bahr El Ghazal State, fulfilling an agreement to hand over projects to communities in areas where Disarmament…

1 October 2013 - Aiming to promote free and independent media in South Sudan, UNMISS held a one-day training workshop for officials from Central Equatoria State government ministries in Juba today. Working on the grounds that…

30 September 2013 - Following the expiration of a grace period for proper reporting of children associated with the army, South Sudan will investigate and take punitive action on all incidents of child recruitment, child use…

United Nations Police (UNPOL) officer on co-location patrol in Kwajok, Warrap State. UNPOLs assist in improving South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) skills down to the county level through on-the-job training…

27 September 2013- Seeking to enhance awareness of Upper Nile youth on the dangers of possessing small arms, different organizations today conducted a sensitization campaign in the state capital Malakal. Thirteen youths from…

26 September 2013 - Realizing that advocating for the inclusion of women in public and civic activities will also require preparing them for leadership positions, UNMISS and the Unity State government today kicked off a…

24 September 2013- In line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2109, which highlights the need to enhance the host community's awareness and understanding of the role of UNMISS, an integrated team in Warrap State today…

24 September 2013- Boosting efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in Western Bahr El-Ghazal State, UNMISS Chinese military engineers today initiated construction of a road at a nursing school in the state capital Wau…