UNMISS Press Releases

Engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have repaired more than 2500 kilometers of roads to support economic growth and rapprochement so the conflict-affected country can build a peaceful and more…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 237

The ratification by South Sudan’s legislative assembly of two international covenants requiring states to protect and respect the human rights of their people has been welcomed by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 236

Honourable Minister; Excellencies; Members of the diplomatic community; Dear UN colleagues; My fellow peacekeepers, Thank you for sharing this special day with us. It is my great pleasure to welcome you all on this 71 st…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 235

I am honoured to join you today to remember the brave women and men who have lost their lives while serving in UN Peacekeeping. More than 3,800 military, police and civilian peacekeepers have lost their lives since the United…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 234

The unanimous decision to extend the pre-transitional period of the South Sudan peace agreement leading to the formation of a new, unified Government in South Sudan is a sign of goodwill between the parties to end the…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 232