Children attending presentations by peacekeepers in Bentiu on their countries of origin – Philippines, Mongolia and Bangladesh – in honour of International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29 May). The presentations were followed by a…
26 May 2013 - Children recently demobilized from the South Sudanese army were treated to a cultural event today by the UNMISS Mongolian contingent in Bentiu, Unity State. In honour of International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29…
24 May 2013 - Sudanese nomads currently grazing in Unity state have agreed with their hosts to pay compensation of 75 cattle for intentional killing and 50 for unintentional murder. The agreement was reached during a three…
24 May 2013 - Educating lawmakers in the rights of vulnerable persons, UNMISS concluded a two day workshop today in the Upper Nile capital of Malakal. The training, which drew 46 parliamentarians, covered the Universal…
24 May 2013 - Boosting their skills at controlling traffic and handling accidents, UNMISS has trained dozens of national and Central Equatoria State police, who graduated today in Juba. "This training has enhanced our traffic…
Some 371 South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) immigration officers – 41 women and 330 men -- graduated on 21 May in a ceremony at Juba Stadium. They were the first batch of SSNPS immigration officers and second group…
21 May 2013 – A fire broke out in Pibor Market today, injuring no one but burning down seven shops. Observing smoke, UNMISS Indian peacekeepers rushed to the scene with fire-fighting equipment, bringing the blaze immediately…
21 May 2013 - The first batch of 371 South Sudan National Police Service immigration officers graduated today in a ceremony at Juba Stadium after six months of intensive training. The 41 women and 330 men, who will serve in…
21 May 2013 - In assisting the South Sudanese military to become a professional army, UNMISS concluded a two-day training on command responsibility and military justice today in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal. The…
21 May 2013- Guns and their use during cattle raids were a key concern in Warrap State, Governor Nyangdeng Malek told UNMISS officials in the capital Kuajok today. "Guns are giving us major problems," Ms. Malek said. "Cattle…
18 May 2013 - Seeking to prevent cattle raiding and the killing of innocent civilians, a group of parliamentarians from Lakes State visited Unity today to discuss border security with their counterparts. Led byLakes Advisor…