Press releases

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned by reports of significant military confrontations between armed forces aligned with the main parties to the peace agreement in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria. This surge in conflict, which is causing immense harm, including through…

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly human rights brief reveals a concerning security and civilian protection landscape. While there have been reductions in the overall number of conflict-related incidents, concern is increased about some of the most grievous…

Juba - As the new year approaches—a period traditionally associated with reflection and hope—the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for peace to be prioritized amid reports of rising tensions and confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan…

Juba - As we reflect on the past year, we recognize that it has brought profound challenges for the people of South Sudan. Rising violence and political deadlocks have placed additional strain on communities already grappling with conflict, economic hardship, and recurrent climate shocks…

Juba — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns the killing of one of its staff in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal. The staff member was reportedly detained by security actors since 15 December, during which time the Mission was engaging with relevant authorities to locate…

JUBA – A mobile court conducted in Greater Yei, Central Equatoria State, has successfully concluded its hearings, after addressing a backlog of serious criminal cases and improving access to justice for victims and survivors. For about a year, Greater Yei has lacked a judge, resulting in a…

JUBA – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is encouraged by renewed efforts from the country’s leaders to reinvigorate political dialogue but stresses that meaningful progress towards sustainable peace and credible elections requires an immediate end to violence nationwide. The…

JUBA - As part of ongoing efforts to extend justice services to areas without a permanent judicial presence, a mobile court will begin proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2-16 December 2025. Funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba, the court is being implemented by South…

Juba — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities following reports of renewed fighting and rising tensions in Eastern Equatoria state. These incidents follow recent intercommunal violence, cattle raids and reported aerial bombardment in Ulang…

BUNJ/JUBA, 18 November 2025 – A mobile court in Bunj, Maban county, Upper Nile state has successfully concluded its proceedings today, with decisions on 28 serious criminal cases, including murder and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The court convicted 23 people; while 12 were acquitted, or…