UNMISS
United Nations Mission in South Sudan

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 24 Nov 2012
Juba, 25 November 2012 – 25 November marks the International Day to End Violence Against Women.To commemorate the occasion, South Sudan will embark on 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence under a national theme, " Promote Peace at Home, Stop Gender Based Violence and Child Marriage".
UNMISS statement on expulsion of Human Rights Officer
Juba, 04 November - UNMISS recently received official communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan ordering one of its Human Rights Officers to leave the country within 48 hours.
Celebration of UN Day in South Sudan, Juba, 24 October 2012
Juba, 24 October 2012 - Thousands of UN staff took part today in a series of nationwide ceremonies and events with South Sudanese partners to celebrate UN Day. The day marks the commitment and the dedication of the UN family to support peace and development in South Sudan.
UNMISS condemns attack against South Sudanese troops in Jonglei State
27 August 2012 -The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns the attack by armed insurgents against South Sudanese troops in Jonglei State reported to have taken place on 23 August and to have claimed the lives of 24 soldiers, with many more missing and injured.
05 July. SRSG Hilde F. Johnson
Hosting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hilde F. Johnson in Nairobi on UNMISS achievements during its first year of operations. Read full transcript