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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay with UN special envoy for the prevention of genocide Adama Dieng and South Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Barnaba Marial Benjamin after meeting to discuss human rights…

UNMISS peacekeepers strengthening protection site perimeter at mission’s base in Jonglei State capital Bor following attack on civilians on 17 April.

UNMISS staff and peacekeepers outside mosque in Unity State capital Bentiu where more than 200 people were killed on 15 April. Photo: UN/Amanda Weyler

Deputy Special Represenative of the UN Secretary-General Toby Lanzer talking to an injured man at UNMISS protection site in Unity State capital Bentiu. Photo:UNMISS/Tina Turyagyenda

23 April 2014- The UN could no longer operate in “business-as-usual” mode in South Sudan given the surging violence in the country, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous said in New York today.…

22 April 2014 - To safeguard the safety and security of displaced people in South Sudan must be the absolute priority of the UN, an independent Human Rights expert said today. “A solid and comprehensive strategy on internal…

22 April 2014 - It was vital for those in positions of command and leadership to keep children out of harm’s way, UNICEF said in a press release issued in Juba today. “Those who survived horrendous violence now face the very…

22 April 2014 - To promote peace and harmony among displaced people seeking shelter in the UNMISS base in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal, UNMISS today organized a workshop on conflict management and peace building…

21 April 2014 - UNMISS today strongly condemned targeted killings of civilians in the Unity State capital Bentiu, based on their ethnic origins and nationality. UNMISS officials in the oil-rich state estimate that hundreds of…

21 April 2014 - Urgent military reinforcements are needed to strengthen security for the rapidly increasing numbers of civilians seeking protection at the UNMISS base in the Unity State capital Bentiu, the mission’s acting…

17 April 2014 – With double the number of children now suffering from severe malnutrition in South Sudan, UNICEF today airlifted energy food into the country. “Before the crisis, we estimated the number of children suffering…

16 April 2014 - Aiming to assist residents with legal concerns, the Western Equatoria State Law Society and UNMISS completed a two-day workshop today in Ibba County on legal aid, human rights and land issues. The first of its…