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UNMISS condemns killing of peacekeepers and civilians
9 April 2013 - Hilde F. Johnson, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan, condemns in the strongest terms the killing today of five peacekeepers and seven civilians working with UNMISS in an ambush by unidentified assailants near the settlement of Gumuruk, Jonglei State. At…
8 April - SRSG Hilde F. Johnson
Near verbatim transcriptof the SRSG Hilde Johnson's encounter with the press in Juba.
UNMISS calls on South Sudan authorities to safeguard civilians in Jonglei
Juba, 8 April 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan calls upon the country's authorities to take all necessary steps to protect civilians during military operations in Jonglei State. All communities and state bodies in Jonglei need to take urgent measures to prevent the mobilization of…
UNMISS issues report on Walgak human rights investigation
Juba, 5 April 2013 -The United Nations Mission in South Sudan today released a report on the findings of a human rights investigation into the deadly incident that occurred near Walgak, Akobo West sub-county, in Jonglei State on 8 February 2013.
15 February - SRSG Hilde F. Johnson and DSRSG Toby Lanzer
Near verbatim transcript of the SRSG Hilde Johnson and DSRSG Toby Lanzer's 's encounter with the press in Juba. Read full transcript
UNMISS condemns shooting of peacekeeper
13 March 2013 - UNMISS has strongly condemned an attack that left one of its peacekeepers wounded during a patrol in the eastern state of Jonglei. The peacekeeper was wounded when an unidentified armed group fired on an UNMISS patrol moving from Gurmuk to Pibor, according to the mission's deputy…
Educate girls and women to develop the nation
Juba, 8 March 2013 – The United Nations family is proud to join South Sudan in marking International Women's Day under the national theme: "Gender agenda: educate girls and women."
Stability in Jonglei at Stake
Juba, 22 February 2013: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General to South Sudan, Ms. Hilde F. Johnson, is deeply concerned about recent developments in Jonglei. "Unless community leaders and government authorities take decisive action to stop the violence, stability in the whole of…
Freedom of expression and safety of journalists is paramount
10 February 2013 - South Sudan has now become a pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity. The Plan of Action aims to create a free and safe environment for journalists and media workers. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Barnaba…
Award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban
09 February 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) extends its warm congratulations to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban on the award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize. Today, a prominent South Sudanese actor for peace has been given a richly-deserved recognition of his…