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UNMISS condemns shooting of peacekeeper
13 March 2013 - UNMISS has strongly condemned an attack that left one of its peacekeepers wounded during a patrol in the eastern state of Jonglei. The peacekeeper was wounded when an unidentified armed group fired on an…
Educate girls and women to develop the nation
Juba, 8 March 2013 – The United Nations family is proud to join South Sudan in marking International Women's Day under the national theme: "Gender agenda: educate girls and women."
Stability in Jonglei at Stake
Juba, 22 February 2013: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General to South Sudan, Ms. Hilde F. Johnson, is deeply concerned about recent developments in Jonglei. "Unless community leaders and government authorities…
Freedom of expression and safety of journalists is paramount
10 February 2013 - South Sudan has now become a pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity. The Plan of Action aims to create a free and safe environment for journalists and…
Award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban
09 February 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) extends its warm congratulations to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban on the award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize. Today, a prominent South…
UNMISS Force Commander Maj. Gen. Delali Johnson Sakyi Takes Office
The newly appointed UNMISS Force Commander Maj. General Delali Johnson Sakyi of Ghana took up office today in Juba. Maj. General Sakyi has more than 34 years of extensive military command and staff experience at both national…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 24 Nov 2012
Juba, 25 November 2012 – 25 November marks the International Day to End Violence Against Women.To commemorate the occasion, South Sudan will embark on 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence under a national theme,…
UNMISS statement on expulsion of Human Rights Officer
Juba, 04 November - UNMISS recently received official communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan ordering one of its Human Rights Officers to leave the…
Celebration of UN Day in South Sudan, Juba, 24 October 2012
Juba, 24 October 2012 - Thousands of UN staff took part today in a series of nationwide ceremonies and events with South Sudanese partners to celebrate UN Day. The day marks the commitment and the dedication of the UN family…
United Nations calls to end child marriage in South Sudan, Juba, 12, October 2012
Juba, 11 October 2012 – On the International Day of the Girl Child 2012, commemorated for the first time, the UN calls on families, communities and governments at all levels to end child marriage in South Sudan. The day…