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UNMISS peacekeepers have visited Bahar Olo in Western Equatoria State to assess the situation of citizens following a recently deadly attack in the area. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reacted swiftly to give citizens of the Bahar Olo area in Western Equatoria State a renewed sense of security following a recent attack on military barracks by unknown armed men…
Renewed conflict in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has led to thousands being displaced and increased need for humanitarian assistance in this already-beleaguered part of South Sudan. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS.
Renewed conflict between community-based militias in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has led to thousands being displaced and increased need for humanitarian assistance in this already-beleaguered part of South Sudan…
Communities living in Lowoi, a primarily agrarian society, have had their homes and farmlands destroyed by seasonal nomadic herders. Many have been displaced in the past few months and need urgent food assistance, as a visiting UNMISS patrol found out. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS.
“We have all had properties and farmlands destroyed during seasonal movements by nomadic herders,” says Jokomina Celso, a women’s representative in Lowoi. Jokomina was speaking to a visiting patrol of UNMISS peacekeepers.…
A hospital worker is pictured going to dispose medical waste at the new incinerator at Malakal Teaching Hospital. This much-needed disposal site was funded by UNMISS and constructed by the International Medical Corps; it was built as part of the mission’s ongoing support to the national-led COVID-19 response in the country. Photo courtesy International Medical Corps.
Patients and health workers in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state have a reason to smile despite the gloomy weather brought on by the heavy rainy season. A medical waste disposal site funded by UNMISS and constructed by the…
Some 60 participants from the military justice sector attended an UNMISS workshop on the rights of children and the need to protect them when armed conflict arises. Photo by Moses Pasi/UNMISS.
“Children are the future of our young country and I am now fully conversant with my own responsibilities to ensure that they are not being used in any armed action within my area of command,” stated Lieutenant Colonel Andrew…
Earlier this week, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, travelled to four of the 10 South Sudanese states, as a start to his sub-national engagements - Northern and Western Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap and Lakes. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.
It’s been a busy month for Nicholas Haysom, the UN Secretary-General’s newly appointed Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS. Since arriving in the world’s youngest nation on 25 April, Mr Haysom has…
A day-long forum, organized by the UNMISS Gender Unit in partnership with the state ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare in Yambio, Western Equatoria, drew some 50 participants from civil society organisations, faith-based groups, local politicians and community members. The workshop aimed at strengthening women’s voices in decision-making within the political and social spectrum of the state. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
“As a woman, I am sure of one thing—if I don’t speak up, my voice shall never be heard. How can anybody be included if they aren’t heard?” asked Laetitia Benito, a participant at a women’s networking forum for durable peace…
As part of ongoing efforts to promote peace and reconciliation among local communities across South Sudan, Leda Limann, Head of Office, UNMISS Malakal, recently visited Maban county, in the Bunj area of Upper Nile state. Photo by Janet Adongo/UNMISS
“When you hear sounds of ululations in the morning signaling that someone is getting married, then you know that life is returning to normal in Maban,” said newly appointed County Commissioner Peter Alberto. Commissioner…
A free veterinary camp for livestock owners and training sessions for animal health workers in Malakal were organized by Indian veterinarians from UNMISS.
Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state have commemorated World Veterinary Day by conducting a much-needed veterinary aid camp in Malakal. Hundreds of domestic animals, including dogs and poultry, were treated…
An UNMISS handover of masks, aprons and radio sets is expected to ensure local food vendors in Kuajok stay safe and healthy during the ongoing pandemic, while communities visiting the market here have access to latest information on COVID-19. Photo by Manyang Mayom/UNMISS.
As the COVID-19 vaccination programme starts rolling out across South Sudan, UNMISS is continuing its support for the national-led pandemic response. In a recent intervention, the UN peacekeeping mission in the world’s…
A three-day advocacy skills training facilitated by the UNMISS Gender Unit drew participants from civil society, local women’s associations and other women’s groups in Central Equatoria, South Sudan. Similar workshops are planned for all 10 states in the world's youngest nation.
“Women in South Sudan are the backbone of many communities,” says Patricia Njoroge, a Gender Affairs Officer serving with UNMISS. “However, they are still fighting to have their voices heard and included in the ongoing push…
Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, livestock owners in and around Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on breeding healthy animals. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/UNMISS.
“I rely on my livestock for survival; these animals are like my children,” says Sussane Ibrahim, a cattle keeper who lives in the suburbs of Wau. “If my animals contract a disease, I am deprived of my livelihood.” Thanks to…