UNMISS News

“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…

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…

“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…

“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…

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…

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…

“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…

“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…

“There may be challenges ahead, but I urge you to remain resolute and resilient because building durable peace is a process which requires time and sacrifices.” That was the message to newly appointed state officials from the…

“I’ve always known that the United Nations protects, defends and promotes human rights. However, personally I was unclear about my personal obligations about violations of such rights. I didn’t know how I was supposed to…

“Regular cleaning in our police stations is a challenge, reveals Lieutenant-Colonel Musa Uger, Director of the Aweil Central Police Post in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan. “We don’t have soap, detergent and adequate…

Till recently, inmates of Wanyijok Prison, Aweil East county, located in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, were chained in the open air. When it rains, they were soaked to the skin; during the dry season, they spent hours in the…