An integrated mission of the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMISS) recently visited the Greater Kajo-Keji region to find out more about the humanitarian, security and economic conditions in the area. UNMISS also…
The Catholic Archbishop of Gulu Diocese in Northern Uganda is urging religious leaders of South Sudan to put up a unified voice to campaign persistently for peace. “They need to consistently go to the media to let their…
In the presence of hundreds of UNMISS peacekeepers, David Shearer, new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), received a ceremonial welcome from guards of honor on Saturday morning at the Mission’s UN House…
Mr. David Shearer of New Zealand, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), succeeds Ellen Margrethe Loej of Denmark, who…
The UNMISS Joint Operation Centre (JOC) on Wednesday 18 January paid a visit to the village of Moroyok, a few kilometers southeast of the UN House in Juba. The UNMISS staff brought a variety of useful items donated by their…
Honorable Kenji Wakamiya, Japan’s Deputy Minister of Defense, liked what he saw when he on Monday 16 January visited the University of Juba and its football field to inspect the renovation work being carried out by UNMISS…
UNMISS heavy machines are bulldozing their way at the University of Juba as the Japanese contingent of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has launched a renovation exercise today to improve the university’s football…
The people of Jonglei are being urged to embrace peace and work towards reconciliation. With a particular call to youth, Information Minister, Jacob Akec Dengdit said citizens should play an active role in promoting peace.…
UN Habitat has handed over a Flood Protection, Water and Sanitation and Livelihood project to Alel Chok payam, Marial Bai County, Wau state. The project was funded by the Japanese government at a total cost of 2.4 million…
The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in UNMISS Wau are demanding for safety for them to go back to their homes. The IDPs in UNMISS Protection Site of Civilians (POCs) said that, though Wau is relatively calm; they will…
A south Sudanese peace activist has scooped the Danish Livia Award, given to persons or groups who strive to handle conflicts in society with courage, creativity and nonviolence. William Ongoro is one of the three recipients…
The interchurch committee conducted a peace prayer for the new 2017 on January 2 nd with the hope that the prayers for peace in the country will be answered by God. United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) supported the…