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With the signing of a peace deal in 2018, new hope was born in conflict-ridden South Sudan. However, much remains to be done to increase momentum in ongoing peace processes. To this end, the United Nations Mission in South…
Upper Nile state finally witnessed the creation of its long-awaited Child Protection Technical Committee, which is tasked with implementing the Comprehensive Action Plan aimed at ending and preventing the six grave violations…
“My desire to be a military doctor originates from the civil war in my country, Sri Lanka, when I heard stories of wounded soldiers being treated by them,” reveals Dr Roshan Jayamanna, a colonel serving as a medical…
“We are sure that our battalion will face many challenges as we go about our duties in South Sudan, but we vow to uphold the values of the United Nations,” said Brigadier-General Robert Yaw Affram, the contingent commander…
“I have been dismayed and heartbroken seeing the catastrophic level of damage to our people and properties due to senseless conflict among communities who were once like family,” said Mawan Dhur Riak, a community leader in…
Insecurity across Jonglei state in South Sudan has been exacerbated by the worst flooding that citizens have witnessed in 60 years. In this regard, Arafat Jamal, the acting Humanitarian Coordinator for this young nation led a…
“Children are future leaders of South Sudan and we are delighted to have young students join us as we mark the 76 th anniversary of the United Nations,” said Sam Muhumure, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Togetherness and partnerships reigned supreme this week in Malakal, Upper Nile, as the United Nations celebrated the Organization’s 76 th anniversary. “For us as the UN Peacekeeping mission, its all about celebrating…
“It’s now clear to us how UNPOL, military peacekeepers, and civilian staff work,” said Joseph Oswaha, the mayor of Torit, Eastern Equatoria. Mr. Oswaha was speaking at a three-day leadership seminar organized by the United…
More than 60 South Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition (SPLA-iO) soldiers attended a two-day workshop organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Wunaliet cantonment site in Central Equatoria…
Cultural performances, peace songs and fun-filled outdoor activities were the highlights of United Nations Day commemorations in greater Yei, South Sudan. Representatives from civil society, women’s and youth groups…
This week, government stakeholders, nongovernmental and civil society organizations, women and youth associations, and the clergy joined the United Nations family in Eastern Equatoria to celebrate the 76 th anniversary of the…