UNMISS News

(Link to more photos below) With the first match played on 2 March, the final of the UNMISS-sponsored inter-university peace league ended yesterday at Juba Stadium with University of Juba Team A overcoming the same university…

An estimated 60,000 children in Bentiu and beyond are expected to be vaccinated against polio during an ongoing immunization campaign. The three-day exercise, which ends on Saturday and also targets children staying at the…

Peace, humanitarian relief, political inclusion and accountability for ceasefire and human rights violations were key themes when Festus Mogae, chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) opened the…

The Malakal-based Indian Battalion of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has conducted a much-needed, two-day veterinary camp for locals and nomadic cattle owners alike. Two similar activities in other Upper…

More than 40 troops serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been presented with UN Peacekeeping medals for their invaluable contribution to the implementation of the UN Mandate. The Special Representative…

Juba, 13 March 2017 - To mark International Women's Day, the Japanese peacekeepers held a self-defense class for women at the University of Juba in South Sudan. Dr. Angelina Mattijo-Bazugba, Director of National…

Jonglei, 13 March 2016 - Women in Jonglei are calling for greater efforts geared at empowering them to take active participation in issues that affect them and their country. This was a message flagged by Rachel Meshack Ajang…

13 March 2017 - “Assurances by senior Government officials of unconditional access and no bureaucratic impediments now need to be turned into action on the ground,” the UN's top humanitarian official has said. Mr. Stephene…

Juba, 13 March 2017 - The number of animals killed by poachers in South Sudan is increasing at “alarming rate,” according to a conservationist speaking to Miraya Breakfast show on Monday. Micheal Lopidia, is the chief of…

New York, 10 March 2017 - The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has unveiled a new strategy designed to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse committed by those serving under the UN flag. The…

09 March 2017 - Communities in Terekeka have adopted a set of resolutions designed to promote reconciliation and peaceful co-existence between four counties of Gwor, Tindilu, Tali and Tijor. This came after a two day…

09 March 2017 - Starving communities in Southern Unity have received a boost of 8,000 fishing kits from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). “The distribution in the areas of Mayendit, Leer and Koch will help increase…