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Large majority of Imatong residents flee due to a lack of food (press release, including audio) UNMISS South Sudan

UNMISS chief David Shearer today visited Torit in Imatong State, an area from which as many as 75 per cent of the residents may have fled due to a lack of food.

UNMISS facilitates inter-county peace forum in Mayom County South Sudan

UNMISS facilitates inter-county peace forum in Mayom County. More than a hundred people participated in vibrant discussions.

World Water Day observed by hundreds in Bentiu South Sudan

Residents in Leer County are hardly spoiled when it comes to access to clean, safe water. UNICEF and other humanitarian organizations are working hard to improve the situation.

Gonzaga FC wins UNMISS peace cup in Rumbek South Sudan sports

Gonzaga FC and their opponents Zalan FC in the final of the UNMISS Sport for Peace football tournament enter the stage.

Near Verbatim transcript of press conference by USG Hervé Ladsous UNMISS South Sudan 21 March 2017

Hervé Ladsous (in the middle), Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, at today's press briefing in Juba, South Sudan.

UN Peacekeeping chief meets president Kiir: Solution to South Sudan’s problems has to be political

UN Peacekeeping chief meets president Kiir: Solution to South Sudan’s problems has to be political.

Press release: UNMISS Peacekeepers praised for plane crash rescue in Wau South Sudan

UNMISS Peacekeepers from Bangladesh, China and Nepal were involved in the rescue operation following a plane crash in Wau on 20 March.

Visiting UN Peacekeeping chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities South Sudan UNMISS

The UN Peacekeeping chief Hervé Ladsous and the Under-Secretary General designate Jean-Pierre Lacroix are in Juba on an official visit, here in a meeting with South Sudan's first vice president Taban Deng Gai.

UNMISS South Sudan Women in Yambio discuss means to increase participation in conflict resolution

Women in Yambio have been discussing means to increase participation in conflict resolution at an UNMISS-led workshop.

UNMISS Malakal facilitates mini dialogue between IDPs and local leaders from outside the camp

UNMISS Malakal facilitates mini dialogue between IDPs and local leaders from outside the protection of civilians site to restore trust between communities.

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