News Stories

Lobonok County Commissioner appeals for emergency relief aid

The Commissioner of Lobonok County, Lt. Col. Hon. Severino Gwerit Kose on Wednesday appealed to humanitarian actors for emergency relief aid for the displaced communities in Karpeto Buma, an area south of Yapa.

22 Jun 2017

Yei hosts a ‘run for peace’ marathon

Over 200 men and women from Yei River State participated in a ‘peace marathon’ organised by UNMISS in conjunction with the Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports. The first twelve finishers, six men and six women, were named Peace Champions and they received prizes.

22 Jun 2017

Workshop on Civil-Military Relations Kicks off in Torit, Aims to Build Trust

UNMISS commenced a three-day workshop on civil-military relations and community policing on Tuesday. The workshop aims to restore trust and mutual understanding between civilian communities and organized forces in Torit town, the capital of Imotong State.

21 Jun 2017

Ana Taban calls on local artists to use art in peacebuilding

The founder of Ana Taban Arts Initiative told a spectrum of artists from Yei comprising of musicians, comedians, artists of fine art, dramatists, as well as dancers to embrace peace and reconciliation through their respective artistic fields.

20 Jun 2017

Community policing to ensure safety in IDP camps

People who flee their homes because of conflict want to stay where they feel safe even though this may come with traumatic experiences.

20 Jun 2017

Yei youth receive conflict management skills training

Youth in Yei River State received a two-day training in conflict management skills to help them identify and respond to local tensions, as well as design appropriate measures to contain them before they exacerbate into major conflicts.

20 Jun 2017

Raising awareness on Gender-Based Violence for IDPs in Wau

In a training workshop organized for internally displaced persons (IDP), participants were asked to brainstorm on acts consider to be Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

19 Jun 2017

“Perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict situations have to shape up or face prosecution,” says senior UNMISS official

UNMISS Gender Affairs Officer, Ruth Kibiti, says that, “One way or the other, perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict situations have to shape up or face the responsibility of being prosecuted.”

19 Jun 2017