UNMISS
United Nations Mission in South Sudan

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UNMISS acts on allegations of sexual exploitation against formed police unit
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has recalled a unit of police officers from Wau and confined them to base after a preliminary investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation. UNMISS has a zero tolerance, no excuses, and no second chances approach to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA…
Freedom of expression essential for peace in South Sudan– UN report
Restrictions on freedom of expression in South Sudan are having a “chilling effect” and “further shrinking the space for debate and dissent” in the conflict-affected country, according to a new UN report. The report finds that genuine reconciliation and lasting peace will only be achieved if the…
UNMISS welcomes release of hundreds of former child soldiers in Yambio
More than 300 child soldiers have today been officially released by armed groups in Yambio to begin reintegrating into their communities and learning new skills to support themselves, according to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. “Children should not be carrying guns and killing each other…