UNMISS News

WESTERN EQUATORIA – As South Sudan prepares for its first post-independence elections, the role of civil society in ensuring widespread public participation is key. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “To serve and protect” is an age-old mantra for police forces around the world. Police Advisor Adebayo Stella Adejumo and other law enforcement officers serving with the United Nations Mission in…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA: Almost 18,000 United Nations peacekeepers work in partnership with the Government and communities across South Sudan to help the world newest nation navigate the difficult path from war to peace. Their…

JONGLEI – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently held a two-day workshop in Bor, Jonglei state. The forum aimed to strengthen the criminal justice chain. Some 42 stakeholders from diverse fields…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – A two-day workshop hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) aimed to build capacities on preventing, monitoring, and reporting on the six grave violations of child rights in conflict…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Kayango in Jur River County is located at the centre of four corridors where seasonal cattle migration activities are particularly intense. Despite the proven effectiveness of the 2016 Marial Bai…

UNITY – The recent deployment of a mobile court in Mayom county in South Sudan’s Unity state, has concluded, handling 31 cases, securing 24 convictions, and releasing 22 prisoners over six weeks. This initiative brings South…

JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR – Peace begins when every child can complete their education. Thanks to a partnership between the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)and Smile Again Africa Development Organization (SAADO)…

UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, livestock plays a pivotal role for communities, enabling them to be economically empowered. However, often, animal breeders do not have access to adequate veterinary assistance. To help bridge…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “Conflict in South Sudan has left us women in a position where we aren’t well versed or equipped to take our rightful place in politics, governance or decision-making,” revealed Maria Aluek Bak from…

WARRAP - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently held a pivotal two-day workshop to prepare Tonj South for an upcoming circuit court. This initiative…

BENTIU – For more than a year, 272 United Nations peacekeepers from Pakistan have worked tirelessly to safeguard 300,000 people from catastrophic floods. As their mission comes to an end, each peacekeeper was honoured with UN…