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Accountability for abuses remains one of biggest challenges in South Sudan says UNMISS Human Rights Director (including audio version)
(Scroll down for audio version) A lack of accountability for crimes perpetrated during the ongoing conflict in South Sudan remains one of the country’s “biggest challenges” the UNMISS Human Rights Director has said. Eugene Nindorera was speaking at the end of five-day visit to Wau in the north-west…
Press Conference, Wednesday 19 April 2017 Eugene Owusu Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan (Near verbatim transcript)
UNMISS Spokesperson ( Introduction of Mr. Owusu) DSRSG -Eugene Owusu- Distinguished friends from the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you so much for the time taken to join us at the press briefing. Most importantly, thank you for your outstanding contribution and support to our humanitarian and…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.161
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.161
Restraint urged on warring parties in South Sudan as violence escalates
The warring parties in South Sudan have been urged by the most senior UN official in the country to show restraint in the face of an escalation in violence and remember their responsibility towards protecting civilians from conflict. Fresh fighting has broken out between government SPLA and…
Press release (on behalf of UNMAS) Launch of Mine Action Photo Exhibition and Risk Education Music Video
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), in commemoration of 4 April, “International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action,” presents an online exhibition of 20 mine action images which depict mine action operations and the positive impact on civilians across South Sudan. The…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL THEMATIC DEBATE: PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS REVIEW (includes video link)
(Scroll down for video) United Nations peacekeeping is an investment in global peace, security, and prosperity. Around the world, the Blue Helmets are the concrete expression of the Charter’s determination “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” The achievements of peace operations…
UNMISS “Protection of Civilians” (PoC) Sites
UNMISS “Protection of Civilians” (PoC) Sites [i] As of 30 March 2017, a total of number of civilians seeking safety in six Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites located on UNMISS bases is 214,979 including 117,654 in Bentiu, 30,559 in Malakal, 38,833 in Juba UN House, 1,956 in Bor, 651 in Melut and…
Conflict in South Sudan affecting food security in “stable states”
The ongoing conflict in South Sudan is affecting food security in some of the country’s more “stable states,” the head of UN peacekeeping in South Sudan, UNMISS, has said. David Shearer, the UN’s most senior official in the country, was speaking during a visit to Aweil in the north of South Sudan.…
Gogrial authorities praised for closing road check-points
The authorities in Gogrial have been praised by the most senior UN official in South Sudan for closing seven road blocks in the state, a move which has facilitated both trade and enabled humanitarian access. David Shearer, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in South Sudan, visited the…
Press release (text and audio): South Sudan government “needs to investigate and apprehend killers” of aid workers
(Scroll down for audio version) The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, David Shearer has urged the South Sudanese government to investigate and apprehend the killers of six aid workers on Saturday. The staff from a national non-governmental organization…