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14 June 2014 - Low funding for nutrition and protection programmes could result in death of 50,000 children this year if they do not get assistance, South Sudan’s humanitarian chief said in Juba today. UN Humanitarian…

16 June 2014 - Celebrating the Day of the African Child, South Sudanese children urged their leaders today to find a peaceful solution to the conflict that has plagued the country since December. Children around the country…

16 June 2014 - The number of cholera cases reported in Juba has risen to 1,720, including 37 deaths, and the risk of infection is still high, according to a statement released today by the Ministry of Health. People were…

16 June 2014 - The Day of the African Child was celebrated by children living in the protection area at UNMISS in Malakal, Upper Nile State, with songs, traditional dances and drama on early and forced marriages. UNMISS head…

South Sudan joins the global community in celebrating Day of the African Child on 16 June. The theme for 2014 is “A call for peace by children in South Sudan”. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret

12 June 2014 - Seeking new ways of protecting land and natural resources, a two-day conference on environmental justice concluded today in the Western Equatoria capital Yambio. Held under the theme “Our Land – Our Environment…

Newly graduated South Sudanese air traffic controllers doing on-the-job training at Juba airport. (See news story) Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Billy

12 June 2014 - Air traffic services were essential for the safe, orderly and efficient flow of traffic within the airspace, UNMISS Director of Mission Support Stephanie Scheer said in Juba today.“It was against this…

Jok Madut Jok 11 June 2014 - The Sudd Institute South Sudanese have always referenced the United Nations, sometimes positively in terms of services it provides, especially in times of great need, when few other organizations…

9 June 2014 - A federalism system in South Sudan was vital in helping to avoid future tribal-related conflicts, Western Equatoria State Governor Colonel Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro said in the state capital Yambio today.Speaking…

Girl at Confident Children out of Conflict, an organization in Juba supporting orphans and vulnerable children. The new UNMISS mandate continues to emphasize protection of civilians, especially women and children. Photo…

9 June 2014 - Focusing on gender-based violence and community policing, a two-week trainer-of-trainers course for 45 South Sudanese police officers began today in the Warrap State capital Kuajok.Topics of the training…