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UN providing food and security for Jonglei displaced
Juba, 25 July 2013 - The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is distributing food to thousands of people who have fled violence in Pibor County, Jonglei State, in an ongoing humanitarian exercise that began on 24 July, with support…
Civilians seek UN assistance in Jonglei
Juba, 19 July 2013 - On 14 July, The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was alerted by Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) of the arrival in Manyabol of a large number of Lou Nuer youth in need of urgent medical…
Aid agencies in Jonglei mount response for up to 25,000 civilians stranded in the bush
Juba, 18 July 2013: "Expanded access within Pibor county, Jonglei State, since 14 July has enabled aid agencies to assess the needs of up to 25,000 civilians who have sought refuge in the bush near Dorein and Labrab villages…
Aid agencies gain access as violence in Pibor County increases
Juba, 14 July 2013: "Today aid agencies reached for the first time this year areas of Pibor county, Jonglei, where thousands of civilians have been hiding in the bush following clashes between state and non-state actors. Non…
UNMISS concerned about reported mobilization of armed youth and inter-communal clashes
Juba, 11 July 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about reports of a major mobilization of armed youth moving towards Pibor county in Jonglei State and reported clashes. UNMISS calls…
Security Council extends UNMISS one year
11 July 2013 - Recognizing the need to continue assisting the world's newest nation with peace and security as well as conditions for development, the UN Security Council today extended UNMISS until 15 July 2014. In a…
UNMISS congratulates South Sudan on the 2nd anniversary of independence
Juba, 8 July 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Ms. Hilde F. Johnson congratulate the Republic of South Sudan on the second anniversary of…
UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations meets President of South Sudan
Juba, 5 July 2013 - Herve Ladsous, the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for peacekeeping operations, accompanied by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Missions in South Sudan (UNMISS) Hilde…
UNMISS Korean Engineers upgrade local infrastructure in Jonglei
Juba, 4 July 2013 - The Korean Engineering Company based in Bor as part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is undertaking various projects to upgrade the infrastructure around the capital of the state of…
UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations to visit South Sudan
Juba, 4 July 2013- Herve Ladsous, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations will travel to South Sudan for a three-day visit starting on Friday 5 July.