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UN peacekeepers escort relief convoy to Lasu after inaugurating base in Yei

Humanitarian organizations have been able to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to the people of Otogo County in the Yei River area in Central Equatoria.

05 Feb 2018

UN considering new base on western bank of Nile to give South Sudanese refugees confidence to return

It is a long journey from the capital Juba to reach remote communities on the West Bank of the Nile.

02 Feb 2018

High-level delegation visits Yambio to discuss peace and development

A high-level delegation led by Alain Noudehou, head of the United Nations humanitarian operations in South Sudan, have visited Yambio to assess challenges and opportunities for peace and development in the Western Equatoria region.

01 Feb 2018

Morobo residents call for an end to fighting so humanitarians can reach people in need

Residents of Morobo village in the Yei region of South Sudan are calling for an immediate end to ongoing fighting in the region to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians in need.

30 Jan 2018

Sports brings South Sudanese youth together on National Unity Day

The many diverse cultures that make South Sudan special were celebrated in song and dance as hundreds of young sports stars gathered in the capital for the launch of National Unity Day.

30 Jan 2018

Ghanaian Peacekeepers serving in Bentiu awarded UN Medal

Almost 700 Ghanaian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded UN Medals in recognition and appreciation for their service in South Sudan.

Among them are 57 female peacekeepers.

29 Jan 2018

Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan celebrate 69th Republic Day

Indian peacekeepers serving far from home with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan took time out from their duties to celebrate the 69th Republic Day at colourful cultural ceremonies across the country.

27 Jan 2018

UN police help to raise awareness on Sexual and Gender Based Violence

“She was only nine years old.”

“Raped! Raped by a 30-something year old man. This man is HIV positive.”

Jacqueline Bullen Gaga, a police officer from the South Sudan National Police (SSNP) in Juba, recounts details of an investigation she is leading.

26 Jan 2018

Nepalese peacekeepers donate gardening equipment to vulnerable South Sudanese

Vulnerable civilians living at the United Nations protection site in the South Sudanese town of Bor have received a gift of gardening equipment from Nepalese police officers to help them plant crops during the dry season.

26 Jan 2018

New UN peacekeeping base offers Yei community a path to peace and prosperity

They clapped. They danced. They sang. They celebrated in their hundreds at the opening of a new permanent United Nations peacekeeping base in the South Sudanese town of Yei.

26 Jan 2018

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