UNMISS News

WESTERN EQUATORIA - "We girls are often blamed for failing to finish our education, but to do that is not fair. We want to attend school, we want to become involved in decision-making and maybe even lead our country one day…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – As South Sudan begins to emerge from the devastation of repeated civil wars, an increase in voluntary returns has been witnessed in Morobo. According to Timothy Arike Enos from the Relief and Reintegration…

RUWENG – “We suffer from a dearth of health facilities, especially for women,” said Adut Dhieu Monyjok, the Health and Environment Administrator for Ruweng Administrative Area in the world's newest nation, South Sudan. Ms…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As South Sudan gears up for its first peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections, traditional leaders have a crucial role in encouraging people to exercise their right to vote. Together with the…

WARRAP – “What we hope for is guidance from our political leaders when citizens engage in unconstitutional conduct and more awareness that we should always be law abiding,” stated Malou Yel, President of Warrap state’s High…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – In 2021, a sudden outbreak of violence led to massive loss of life and property, not to mention displaced tens of thousands in the greater Tambura region of Western Equatoria, South Sudan. At the time, the…

UPPER NILE - Margaret John Othow has chosen an unusual profession – she’s an electrician. A diploma holder in public electricity works from a vocational training center in Malakal, Upper Nile, she specializes in electrical…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “My constituents call me their liberator.” These are the first words spoken by Victoria Adhar Arop Chon. The sense of pride and accomplishment behind her utterance is palpable. A member of South Sudan’s…

JONGLEI – The world’s youngest nation has begun the process of drafting a permanent constitution, a critical opportunity for the South Sudanese to agree to the arrangements by which they can live together harmoniously…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “Peace is vital for a calm, prosperous, and safe life,” says Joseph Jame, Chief of Panyume payam, an administrative division located within Morobo county of South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state. As this…

JONGLEI – Discussing the role of journalists in creating political and civic space necessary for productive dialogues was the focus of a two-day training in Bor, Jonglei state, facilitated by the United Nations Mission in…

JONGLEI – When South Sudan gained independence, the country’s infrastructure, including schools, was nearly decimated. The situation was exacerbated by civil wars that left death and more devastation in its wake. With the…