Press releases

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-governmental organisations and UN agencies have met communities near Dorain…

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 on the leaders of all Jonglei communities, their youth, as well as on…

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 unanimously adopted resolution, the Council drew attention to UNMISS' priority…

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 its independence.

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 F. Johnson and the Head of the United Nations Interim Security Force for…

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 Jonglei. The projects include maintenance of roads, construction of the main…

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.

Juba, 28 June - On Monday 1st July, the United Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will commence a phased hand-over of its security by transferring protection of its premises to the private company Warrior Security (South Sudan). UNMISS has shared the plan with the Government of South Sudan.

26 June 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by the continued armed violence, displacement and human rights violations against civilians in parts of Jonglei State. UNMISS urges all concerned parties to halt the violence against civilians and allow for timely…

Juba, 24 June 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is transitioning into new security arrangements and will hand over the security at its premises to a private contractor on July 1st.