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UNMISS intensifies patrols to help protect civilians and calls for calm in Unity and Ruweng Administrative Area
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified patrols and engagement with local authorities and security services in Unity state and the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) after cross-border clashes over…
Full remarks by H.E. Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly
Dear Friends and Members of Media, Good afternoon to you all. I thank you all for joining me here today – and importantly for your kind interest in engaging and learning more about the work we do at the United Nations…
UNMISS continues efforts to maintain calm in Malakal following an outbreak of violence
JUBA, 06 June 2024 - Following last week’s outbreak of violence in Malakal, Upper Nile state, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to support efforts to protect civilians and maintain calm through…
UNMISS deeply concerned about rising tensions in Malakal
JUBA, 31 May 2024 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about the outbreak of violence in Malakal, Upper Nile state, which led to the deaths of several people yesterday. Tensions also remain…
Remarks by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Near Verbatim Minister of Federal Affairs, the Honourable Losuba Ludoru Wongo Excellencies, members of the diplomatic community. My fellow United Nations colleagues and peacekeepers. Distinguished guests. Ladies and gentlemen…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, at the 35th RJMEC Plenary
Near Verbatim I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since we last met, I have briefed the UN Security Council on 9 April as they reflected on the letter from the Secretary-General that assessed the level…
United Nations in South Sudan calls for urgent release of trucks carrying fuel and other critical supplies after Government commits to rescinding tax demands
Juba - The United Nations in South Sudan acknowledges the assurance given today by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs that the imposition of taxes on trucks carrying fuel and other supplies does not apply to UN humanitarian…
Joint Press Release: International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (IMAD) 2024
On 4 April 2024, The National Mine Action Authority (NMAA), in partnership with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), and the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), will commemorate the…
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Press release: Surge in intercommunal conflict causing immense harm to civilians in South Sudan, according to the latest UNMISS Quarterly Brief
Civilians are bearing the brunt of a surge in intercommunal conflict in pockets of South Sudan with 862 victims documented as being killed, injured, abducted, or subjected to conflict-related sexual violence during these…
UNMISS condemns killing of staff member and calls for an urgent investigation
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns the killing today of a South Sudanese staff member in Abiemnhom in the Ruweng Administrative Area, close to the border with Warrap State and Abyei. Charles Kiir Gone…