UNMISS News

5 December 2012 - Focusing on projects enhancing peace and development in South Sudanese communities, UN Volunteers across the country today celebrated International Volunteer Day (IVD). "IVD is a celebration of volunteering…

5 December 2012 - Following up on the public understanding of the cooperation agreements between Sudan and South Sudan, the United Kingdom Ambassador to South Sudan visited Northern Bahr El-Ghazal state capital Aweil today…

5 December 2012 - UNMISS was boosting its staff and offices at state and county levels to better work with state structures at all levels, the head of UNMISS said yesterday during a two-day visit to Eastern Equatoria state.…

4 December 2012 - Seeking to increase awareness of UNMISS' role following recent bombings in the border area, Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State Coordinator Seth Kumi briefed journalists in Aweil today. Mr. Kumi said pressure had…

1 December 2012 - HIV/AIDS-affected orphans urged the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State government to support their lives and educational needs during World AIDS Day celebrations today in the capital Wau. "My mother died with (the…

8 November 2012 - Large-scale violence and civilian casualties have decreased in South Sudan, but the risk of new conflict remains high, says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his latest report on the country. "I call upon the…

30 November 2012 - South Sudan will join the world on 1 December to commemorate World AIDS Day, which aims to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. "The day…

28 November 2012 - The single biggest humanitarian need for South Sudan was development, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) and UN Humanitarian Coordinator said in Juba today. Speaking at a…

28 November 2012 - To enlighten prison officers about their service's Strategic Development Plan, UNMISS conducted a one-day sensitization workshop in Upper Nile State today. The three-year plan (2012-2015) envisions "the…

28 November 2012 - With special emphasis on the importance of education, UNMISS held a one-day workshop for six women's groups today in the Northern Bahr El-Ghazal capital Aweil on women's rights and gender equality.

27 November 2012 - South Sudanese should focus on the economic value of their crops and animals, President Salva Kiir stressed today in Juba during the country's second agricultural trade fair. "Standing on our own as a…

26 November 2012 - South Sudan could become an exemplary nation if it continued to promote human rights and affirmative action for women, a Human Rights Commission official said in Juba today. Launching the annual 16 days of…