Press releases

LEER/BENTIU/JUBA - The southern Unity mobile court in Leer, Unity state, has concluded its proceedings. Since it began hearing cases on 23 March, the court addressed a total of 68 criminal and civil cases, including serious offences such as murder, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and…

NEW YORK - 17 April 2026 Madam President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on the situation in South Sudan. This is my first briefing since my appointment by the Secretary‑General on the 10th of April, and I am grateful to the Council for its confidence at this critical…

New York - 16 April 2026 Madam Chair, Representatives of Troop and Police Contributing Countries, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to engage with you today, and for your continued commitment to UNMISS and to the people of South Sudan. I would like to begin by expressing, on behalf…

NEW YORK, 10 April 2026 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Ms. Gbeho will succeed the late Nicholas Haysom…

MUNDRI - A mobile court deployed to Mundri, Western Equatoria, has resulted in 14 convictions and the acquittal of 16 accused individuals during hearings conducted between 18 to 31 March 2026. The court, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with funding from the Royal Norwegian…

[Near Verbatim] Juba - I welcome all of you to UNMISS as we gather to celebrate the life and the legacy of our late Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom. Today we come together not only in sorrow, but in deep gratitude for a life defined by service to peace…

[Near Verbatim] Juba - It is a great honor for me to pay tribute, on behalf of the mission, to read the eulogy for our great friend, colleague and comrade, Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom. Fink, your life is far too vast to fit into these few minutes. Entire chapters—especially your work in South Africa’s…

LEER/YEI/JUBA - This month, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has continued its support for two mobile justice interventions led by the Judiciary of South Sudan and the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. From 4-19 March, 23 cases from Morobo, Yei and Lainya counties…

JUBA, 19 March 2026 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom. Mr. Haysom was appointed by the Secretary-General to his role at UNMISS in January 2021…

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to engage intensively with national, state and local stakeholders following the 6 March announcement by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) instructing civilians in Akobo town and surrounding villages to relocate ahead…