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UNMISS boosts protection for civilians targeted by warring parties in Unity
Up to 150 peacekeepers are being rapidly redeployed to the Unity region to boost the UN Mission’s efforts to protect civilians being deliberately targeted by warring parties. “What we are witnessing on the ground is the…
Agreement to stop fighting in South Sudan needs to be upheld
The surge of violence in South Sudan’s Unity region “looks set to continue despite the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement that was signed last year,” according to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head…
South Sudan: aid workers freed, humanitarian deaths reach 100 since December 2013
Ten aid workers who were detained while on an assessment mission near Yei, Central Equatoria, have been freed. The humanitarian workers were held by an armed opposition group in South Sudan for more than five days, since 25…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.196
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.196
Escalation of fighting in South Sudan puts thousands of civilians at risk and compromises peace process
A surge in violent clashes in Unity, Jonglei and Central Equatorias is having a devastating impact on thousands of civilians and on humanitarian agencies trying to provide desperately needed assistance to vulnerable people…
Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in South Sudan
[New York, 7 February 2017] The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, expressed grave concern at the continued level of violence in several areas of South Sudan. “President Salva…
Ten aid workers missing in South Sudan
Press Release Ten aid workers have gone missing outside South Sudan’s Yei town in Central Equatoria region. Their convoy was en route to Tore from Yei town, early on 25 April to conduct a humanitarian needs assessment. Their…
UNMISS acts on allegation of sexual exploitation in Aweil
On 13 April, four teenagers were caught trying to enter the United Nations base in Aweil through the perimeter fence. It was alleged that one of the teenaged girls had been touched inappropriately by a member of the Nepalese…
Near verbatim of ASG Bintou Keita’s opening statement at UN Tomping Base in Juba, South Sudan 19 April 2018
I am concluding a four-day visit in South Sudan during which I had the opportunity to meet with senior Government officials including His Excellency, the First Vice President, Taban Deng Gai, and a delegation of Cabinet…
The Secretary-General - Remarks at Memorial Service for Fallen Staff
Mr. President of the General Assembly, Dear families of our colleagues who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty Excellencies, Dear colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, Today we honour our fallen colleagues. But allow me…