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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is building and rehabilitating thousands of kilometres of roads, culverts, and other essential infrastructure to help improve security, boost economic activity, improve…

UNITY STATE - In the midst of 5,400 square kilometres of greyish, brown water and decaying trees, stands an ‘island.’ It’s tiny in comparison to the vast body of water that surrounds it – perhaps a little over three square…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL: Every year in South Sudan, seasonal cattle migration takes place during January to April—the dry season. In these months, animal herders from Warrap state begin moving large hordes of cattle towards…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Born in 2016, South Sudan’s National Unity Day is still a child, and full of the boundless energy and enthusiasm to be expected from one. And yes; the Juba launch of the eighth edition of the day had all…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - As South Sudan races to complete its democratic transition through the conduct of free, fair, and credible elections in December this year, ensuring uniformed personnel are fully aware of their role in…

UNITY/RUWENG – Responding to an increasing number of cases of cattle raiding, truck ambushes and other incidents of violence in the northern region of South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has…

WARRAP – As its first post-independence elections fast approach, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is working to enhance child protection in conflict-affected areas. It’s ally in this endeavour: the United Nations…

UPPER NILE – With 2024 expected to be an intense and challenging year, culminating with elections scheduled for December, traditional leaders, administrators and other local authorities will have a particularly crucial role…

UNITY – When civil war erupted in South Sudan, women and girls continued to risk their lives to support their families amidst fighting and the threat of sexual violence. With the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – As the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, fast approaches its first post-independence elections, safety and security of all citizens remains a priority. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Gimmers of hope and joy lightened the hearts of more than 500 residents at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Wau, thanks to free medical services provided by Blue Helmets from Bangladesh…

JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR – With the new year having begun with an escalation of longstanding tensions between some communities in Jonglei and Greater Pibor respectively, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of…