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High interest in elections amid concerns for hunger, disease and security according to latest UNMISS perception survey
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has today released the findings of its recent Perception and Public Opinion Survey conducted by an independent third party. This annual survey, which involves face-to-face…
With UNMISS support, South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) takes steps toward increased accountability through General Court Martial (GCM) process
Juba, 19 June 2023 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes concrete steps taken by the Government of South Sudan to pursue accountability and justice for survivors of serious crimes, including sexual…
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Violence against civilians persists across South Sudan according to latest UNMISS Human Rights Brief
(Link to the full brief, and infographics, at the bottom of this page). Juba – Violence against civilians persists across South Sudan, according to the latest quarterly Human Rights Brief from the United Nations Mission in…
UNMISS urges Malakal PoC Community Leaders to address root causes of violence
Juba, 11 June 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) expresses deep regret for the loss of life and offers condolences to the affected families in the Malakal UN Protection of Civilians (PoC) site. It urges…
UNMISS calls for immediate halt to deadly fighting in Malakal UN Protection Site
**Update for Editors** As of 6 p.m. local time, the death toll stands at a total of 13 people, three of whom were brought in for emergency treatment to the UNMISS hospital in Malakal, while 10 others passed away in different…
UNMISS appeals for calm after deadly clashes in Malakal Protection of Civilians site
JUBA, 29 May 2023 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for calm at the Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Upper Nile state following a violent incident on 28 May. Tensions between…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Haysom's remarks on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
[AS DELIVERED] Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honourable Deng Dau Deng, Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Community, My fellow UN Colleagues and Peacekeepers, Distinguished Ladies and…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General & Head of UNMISS at the 29th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since our last meeting, developments in Sudan have been a concern to us all and have taken center…
Near Verbatim: Press Conference by Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
Good morning. I would like to welcome you to this UNMISS Press Conference. This is part of our commitment to regularly share with you our assessment of the challenges facing the country as well as what UNMISS is doing to help…
Statement by Mr. Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 28th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As delivered]
RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank RJMEC for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to brief you today. Let me begin by commending the parties to have reached a consensus on the power-sharing…