4 August 2014 - An attack on women and children during or after a crisis was not just an attack on an individual, but also on families, communities, rule of law, dignity and humanity, a UN Police (UNPOL) official said in Juba…
31 July 2014 - Food insecurity has continued to deepen in South Sudan as funding for life-saving assistance has dwindled, the Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO) warned today. The funding shortfall is hampering efforts…
31 July 2014 - The role of UN Police (UNPOL) in assisting their South Sudanese counterparts had changed “drastically” following conflict in the country, UNPOL Commissioner Fred Yiga said in Juba today.“Our role in…
24 July 2014 - To increase awareness of human rights issues, UNMISS today organized a workshop in the Lakes State capital Rumbek. The workshop, organized in collaboration with African Partnership Aid Rehabilitation and…
Woman in Mundri, Central Equatoria State, preparing flour in old truck. According to UN agencies, 3.9 million people in South Sudan face dangerous levels of food insecurity. Photo: UNMISS / JC Mcilwaine
23 July 2014 - To promote peace in Western Equatoria State, UNMISS today organized a sports competition in the state capital Yambio.Hundreds of local youth and mission staff participated in the event under the theme “Run for…
23 July 2014 – Rumours that UN Police (UNPOL) had fallen out with South Sudanese police were untrue, UNPOL Commissioner Fred Yiga said in Juba today. Speaking at the end of a three-day UNPOL State Advisor’s workshop, Mr. Yiga…
18 July 2014 - South African UN Police (UNPOL) officers based in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital Wau today commemorated Nelson Mandela Day at the protection site on the UNMISS base. Mandela Day is an annual…
Acting UNMISS Chief Raisedon Zenenga visiting makeshift school at mission’s base in Jonglei State capital Bor where estimated 4,123 people are seeking shelter. Photo: UNMISS/UNMISS Photo
UN Mine Action Service showing work of sniffer dogs, which can detect weapons and explosives, in UNMISS Juba Tomping protection of civilians area. Photo: UNMISS/JC Mcilwaine
Displaced girl building family shelter at Juba UN House protection of civilians area after arriving from UNMISS Tomping base during ongoing relocation exercise. Photo: UNMISS/JC Mcilwaine
Traditional dancing during launch of pentavalent vaccine, which protects children against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and haemophilus influenza, by South Sudanese government in Juba on 16 July. Photo…