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UNMISS condemns attack on humanitarian convoy near Bor, Jonglei
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns an attack on a humanitarian convoy that was being escorted by peacekeepers in Aniydi Payam of Bor South County of Jonglei State. As the convoy passed…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS at the 34th RJMEC Plenary Meeting
Near Verbatim RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, As we begin the year, it is appropriate to review on progress of the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, particularly as it relates to…
UNMISS reports undeclared ammunition imported by a contingent to the Government of South Sudan
Juba, 7 February 2024: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reported an incident to the Government of South Sudan of undeclared ammunition being transported into Juba by a contingent rotating into the country. The 16…
UNMISS, Government to coordinate in investigating breach of UN compound
Juba, 12 January 2024: At approximately 5:00am this morning, an unidentified armed intruder in military uniform entered the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) base in Tomping and began shooting indiscriminately…
UNMISS calls for restraint and peace in Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area
Juba, 07 January 2024 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns the violence in Jonglei State in the recent months, particularly the attack in Duk Padiet county on 4 January 2024, which was reportedly…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, to the Security Council
[AS DELIVERED] Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief this Council on the situation in South Sudan. As we conclude the year, it is appropriate to take stock of the implementation of the Revitalized Peace…
Secretary-General appoints Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and Resident Coordinator in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Resident…
Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 33rd RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Let me start by extending congratulations to His Excellency President Kiir and…
PRESS RELEASE - South Sudan: UN Report finds nearly 600 civilians were killed amid gross human rights abuses and serious violations of international humanitarian law by armed groups in Greater Upper Nile in late 2022
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the UN Human Rights Office today released a joint report entitled "Attacks against civilians in Greater Upper Nile, South Sudan." The report, which took several months of painstaking…
UNMISS Human Rights Brief: Community-based militias responsible for the majority of violence against civilians; government urged to step up responsibility to protect
Community-based militias were responsible for the majority of violence against civilians between July and September 2023, according to the latest United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) human rights brief. The…