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16 August 2012 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for South Sudan Hilde F. Johnson told a gathering of UN national staff members in Juba today that the mission's leadership fully appreciates the…

9 August 2012 – The UNMISS HIV/Aids Unit held a one-day sensitization forum today for 52 students of Arop Yor Secondary School in the Upper Nile State capital of Malakal to increase awareness about the deadly disease. The…

9 August 2012 – Insecurity in South Sudan continues to hinder the government's ability to safeguard the rights of its citizens, according to the annual human rights report for 2011 issued by the South Sudan Human Rights…

8 August 2012 – As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the road network in Western Bahr El-Ghazal state, the UNMISS Chinese Engineering Company is evening the surface of a major road in the state capital of Wau and…

31 July 2012 - Recognizing an urgent need for medical services in Jonglei State, UNMISS Indian veterinary and medical detachments held a clinic for residents and animals in Bor's Kolnyang Payam (district). During the one-day…

27 July 202 - State officials urged Western Bahr El-Ghazal residents to fight tribalism, achieve peace through development and cultivate the land, as they paid homage to fallen comrades with a prayer service at Martyrs' Day…

25 July 2012 - To mediate inter-communal conflict between Northern Bahr El-Ghazal and Warrap states, community leaders decided today to establish joint mobile courts. Twenty-two chiefs at a peace conference in Aweil East…

26, July, 2012 – Acknowledging their work under hardship conditions to strengthen prisons and criminal justice in South Sudan, 59 UNMISS staff were awarded medals today in Juba. Among their achievements, UNMIS Correction…

26 July 2012 - To create awareness about its role in South Sudan, UNMISS hosted a one-day sensitization seminar for Upper Nile State Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) officers today in the capital Malakal. In opening…

25 July 2012- Following the recent drowning deaths of two school children, UNMISS Chinese engineers began digging drains and laying culverts today in New Site area of Wau, Western Bahr El-Ghazal State. The children were…

24 July 2012 - Fifty-three assault rifles, two pistols, four grenades and various traditional weapons were collected today by the Sudan People's Liberation Army and police during a surprise civilian disarmament exercise in a…

19 July 2012 - Seeking to assist orphans and vulnerable children in the Unity State capital Bentiu, the state government launched a survey today to assess their plight. Conducted by the Ministry of Gender and Child Welfare…