Press releases

JUBA: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) congratulate the Republic of South Sudan on its 13 th anniversary of independence. At this moment of national unity, the partners urge…

JUBA - On the 13 th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, I’d like to assure you of the UN family’s continued support to this country’s people and leaders as you navigate a complex path to peace and democratic transition. For the historic achievement of independence to be truly meaningful…

[ near verbatim] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since we last met, I note the renewed interest by the transitional government for inclusion by engaging the non-signatory groups and stakeholders under the auspices of the…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified patrols and engagement with local authorities and security services in Unity state and the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) after cross-border clashes over the weekend resulted in a number of deaths, destroyed property, and the…

Dear Friends and Members of Media, Good afternoon to you all. I thank you all for joining me here today – and importantly for your kind interest in engaging and learning more about the work we do at the United Nations, including here in the Republic of South Sudan and the General Assembly which I am…

JUBA, 06 June 2024 - Following last week’s outbreak of violence in Malakal, Upper Nile state, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to support efforts to protect civilians and maintain calm through intensive patrols and engagement with affected communities. The Mission…

JUBA, 31 May 2024 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about the outbreak of violence in Malakal, Upper Nile state, which led to the deaths of several people yesterday. Tensions also remain high in the UN Protection of Civilians Site adjacent to the Mission’s base…

Near Verbatim Minister of Federal Affairs, the Honourable Losuba Ludoru Wongo Excellencies, members of the diplomatic community. My fellow United Nations colleagues and peacekeepers. Distinguished guests. Ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official commemoration of the…

Near Verbatim I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since we last met, I have briefed the UN Security Council on 9 April as they reflected on the letter from the Secretary-General that assessed the level of preparedness towards peaceful and credible elections in South Sudan in…

Juba - The United Nations in South Sudan acknowledges the assurance given today by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs that the imposition of taxes on trucks carrying fuel and other supplies does not apply to UN humanitarian, development, and peacekeeping operations or to the diplomatic community…