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UPPER NILE – If there is any truth to the old saying “divided we fall, united we conquer”, the future looks bright for women and girls in Kodok, where their male counterparts also showed up in great numbers to celebrate…
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The land in Lainya County is rich and fertile, with a long history of successfully producing vast amounts of maize, cassava and other essential food items. Almost half of all households are engaged in…
UNITY - Since 2021, catastrophic and relentless flooding has destroyed many roads across Unity State in the northern region of South Sudan. The main supply route from Bentiu to Leer is one of those most affected, particularly…
Across South Sudan, communities are suffering extreme hardship fueled by persistent conflict, a deteriorating economic situation, lack of infrastructure and development, as well as climate shocks, such as catastrophic…
JONGLEI - County commissioners and local authorities from South Sudan’s Jonglei state recently concluded a three-day forum focused on enhancing their capacity to manage conflict, improve intra-governmental relations, and…
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – A three-day forum for mayors and commissioners, led by authorities from South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state concluded with actionable resolutions and recommendations to boost local governance. Supported…
WARRAP - For years, the people of Romich lived in near-complete isolation—no radio, no reliable phone signal, and during the rainy season, no way out. “When it rains, we are completely cut off,” says Mary Nyak, a local…
UPPER NILE - In Renk, a town in the far north of South Sudan, a new mobile court has finally brought justice to a place where it has been absent for far too long. Since hearings began on 30 January 2025, the court, supported…
WARRAP – For nearly six years, residents of Tonj North, a conflict-prone county in the heart of South Sudan’s Warrap state, have lived without access to justice. But now, there is renewed hope among communities, thanks to a…
JONGLEI - In South Sudan, certain cultural and traditional attitudes and practices have a severe impact on women’s well-being and their ability to reach their full potential in life. But, in Jonglei State, men are joining…
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Severe economic hardship is driving an increase in crime across South Sudan. For the Kasire community, in the capital Juba, the worsening security situation is creating fear and many sleepless nights. “Two…
JONGLEI – The adage wisely states, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." In this context, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting…