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Peer through the masses and the greenery and you shall spot an UNMISS-funded maternity ward, handed over to the good and grateful people of Pariak. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS
JONGLEI- The birth of a child is a precious, joyous moment. Alas, it is also one fraught with risks, particularly where conditions for delivering babies are far from ideal. Pariak used to be one of those places, but having…
UNMISS recently conducted child protection workshops in the counties of Mundri East and Tambura. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA- Despite the existence of a national action plan – and concerted efforts to implement it - to put an end to girls and boys being recruited by or in any other way affiliated with armed groups, thousands of…
How to best prevent crime, make arrests and handle suspects and everyone else with respect - there was plenty to ponder for police officers in Rajaf during a capacity building session offered by their UN counterparts. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Crime prevention, making arrests, protecting and treating both suspects and survivors of violence humanely– these are all important, everyday policing duties. To keep 40 of their South Sudanese…
An UNMISS-funded maternity ward has given hope to Magwi residents. Since the new center began operations, committed medical staff have given prenatal care to some 340 women plus ensured over 300 safe deliveries. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA – With South Sudan’s first post-independence elections slated for next December, there is pressing need for women to fully participate in decision-making. However, years of unceasing conflict have affected…
Debate and discussion are key for a democracy to thrive. As part of country-wide efforts to promote civic engagement, especially by young South Sudanese, UNMISS is hosting university debates on vital issues that the world's newest nation is facing, such as widespread involvement in drafting a permanent constitution; gender equality, especially when it comes to political participation, and, of course, ensuring informed voters can express their will freely in South Sudan's first post-independence elections slated for next December. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - With the world’s youngest nation gearing to usher in its long delayed democratic transition through its first post-independence elections in December next year, the United Nations Mission in South…
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, UNMISS and FAO are supporting the national prison system to become self-reliant in terms of its food supply through an innovative pilot project that teaches short-term inmates scientific agricultural practices at a prison farm in Thuro Majok, a locality on the outskirts of the state capital, Wau. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – With severe climate shocks, including severe floods and prolonged dry spells, the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has been impacted by shortfalls in food production. The situation is exacerbated…
During a spirited and convivial UN Day commemoration in Wau, children from different schools stole the show by advocating for peace, development and, of course, education for all. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Yesterday, the bright and sunny skies of Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal’s capital, were opportune. People from all walks of life came together for a special occasion: Marking 12 years since South Sudan…
In Malakal, an UNMISS-funded and newly constructed police post is expected to improve security and boosting the rule of law in and around the protection site for internally displaced persons. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE – Like in any other (over)crowded place, moments of frustration and irritation are bound to sometimes lead to altercations and crime within the UN protection of civilians site in Malakal as well. A strategically…
Committed UNMISS peacekeepers recently visited remote Timsaha, where some 5,000 community members reside peacefully. Their aim: To build confidence before this tranquil border settlement faces an influx of returnees fleeing the Sudan crisis. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Since conflict erupted in South Sudan’s northern neighbour, Sudan, like most shared border locations between the two countries, Raja county in Western Bahr El Ghazal, has been an entry point for…
Festive parliamentarians cutting the ribbon to inaugurate Jonglei's new and UNMISS-funded legislative assembly hall in Bor. Photos by Mach Samuel, UNMISS.
BOR- The completion and handover of a new and significantly bigger assembly hall means that members of Jonglei State’s parliament no longer have to involuntarily rub shoulders with each other. The construction of the new…
In Malakal, an all-female UNMISS patrol discussed key issues and challenges with a cross-section of local women from different communities. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS
UPPER NILE – As South Sudan approaches its first post-independence elections, ensuring widespread civic engagement, especially for those community members who typically do not often get equal chances to be involved in this…
At a two-day workshop in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria, 40 community leaders and civil society representatives were sensitized on key transitional justice provisions contained within the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA - “We have lived our entire lives without knowing much about the peace process in our country. We need more sensitization at the grassroots, especially for youth, women, and traditional leaders,” said Koma…