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Local chiefs in Lainya County have expressed concern about insufficient resources in the justice sector. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Police stations, courts, judges, and prisons are all necessities for the rule of law to work its magic. Unfortunately, all of these judicial components are missing or far too few in Lainya County, south of…
Senior military officers from the country's main armed forces met in Wau to discuss how best to function together in a single national army. Photo: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - With elections, including the tensions they may cause, set to take place in December, the creation of one national army is essential. Since it will consist of personnel previously belonging to…
The Lainya Police Community Relations Committee continues to hold grassroots dialogue, promoting peace, security and trust among uniformed personnel and communities, despite significant challenges. Photo by Taban Alfred/UNMISS.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Earlier our people were mired in repeated conflict cycles, which created a fear of uniformed personnel among civilians,” reminisces retired Bishop Elioba Lokuru, Chair of the Police Community Relations…
A recent #UNMISS peace concert in Tambura, Western Equatoria, featured top South Sudanese performer Bucha Rasta, who sang about reconciliation, nation-building and the need for unity. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA - The rhythm of drums, frenetic dancing, and joyous singing rang out across Tambura’s Freedom Square during a massive peace concert hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. One of the top acts…
In Unity State and Ruweng Administrative Area, UNMISS organized a training for approximately 600 members of the South Sudan security forces, aimed to bridge possible gaps between different groups within them. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
UNITY/RUWENG – "No matter which faction you are a part of, we are one South Sudanese. We must reunite to build our nation.” That was the message from Brigadier General Liep Bol Lam, a senior member of South Sudan’s security…
UNMISS, local authorities meet to discuss restarting vital road repairs in Central Equatoria once the dry season begins. Photo by Taban Alfred/UNMISS.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Engineers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) are set to resume a critical road rehabilitation project in Yei, Lainya, and Kajokeji areas of Central Equatoria state, following a…
In Jonglei State, UNMISS and other stakeholders came together to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, stressing the significance of safeguarding the rights of women, men, and children. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
BOR – On the recent International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), local authorities and civil society representatives in Jonglei State came…
The spectacular phenomenon of millions of antelope migrating across South Sudan has been revealed during the country's first comprehensive aerial wildlife survey. Once thought lost due to decades of conflict, the mass movement of these creatures has not only been rediscovered but is thriving. Photo by Marcus Westberg.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - South Sudan is home to a magnificent array of wonderful wildlife, including giant yet elegant birds, stately elephants, majestic giraffes and now, the largest land mammal migration on earth. This…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana establish a temporary presence in Manga Port to prevent violence and boost community confidence, following recent clashes in Unity state and neighbouring Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
UNITY— Given continued tensions between Unity State and neighbouring Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has sent Ghanaian peacekeepers to Manga Port to protect civilians…
At an event in Eastern Equatoria to mark Day of the African Child, diverse stakeholders called for more access to technological advances to ensure children in South Sudan can have the same advantages as those from developed nations. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA - “We don’t have access to digital devices like smart phones, computers, laboratories, or libraries equipped with modern educational technology for research in Eastern Equatoria or, indeed, across South…
During discussions about insecurity, persistent violence by armed groups has been raised as the top concern for communities and local authorities in Yei and Lainya in the Central Equatoria region during a peace and security mission by representatives of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Photo by Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Persistent violence by armed groups has been raised as the top concern for communities and local authorities in Yei and Lainya in the Central Equatoria region during a peace and security mission by…
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator, Anita Kiki Gbeho, attended the handover ceremony for new facilities aimed at promoting human rights and enhancing food security in Eastern Equatoria. Photos by Yakudu Moses/UNMISS.
EASTERN EQUATORIA - Across Eastern Equatoria, communities are continuing to suffer immense harm from intercommunal conflict and cattle raiding as well as a deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation. In April, several…