UNMISS News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - At a time when communities across South Sudan are suffering from a rapidly deteriorating economic situation, assistance to enhance their business skills and improve opportunities to sustain their families…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Concerns have been raised by advocates for survivors about an alarming increase in sexual and gender-based violence in Yei and the surrounding region of Central Equatoria during a visit by officials…

WARRAP – In a bid to reduce intercommunal violence and increase the confidence of residents in Tonj East to go about their daily activities, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified its patrols in…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Despite efforts by local authorities and partners to de-escalate an ongoing intercommunal conflict, insecurity persists in parts of Western Equatoria State, posing a threat to stable, long-lasting peace…

JUBA - Right through the heart of the UN compound in Tomping runs a drain so wide you could drive a large truck through it. This drain collects water from other run-off in neighbouring communities even before entering the UN…