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SRSG urges South Sudan’s leaders to compromise for peace

7 October 2014 - UNMISS’ top official stressed today at her first press conference in Juba the vital need for South Sudan’s political leaders “to make the necessary compromise for peace”.

07 Oct 2014

World Vision gives food to students in Maridi County

7 October 2014 - To assist displaced students in need, World Vision International today distributed food to over 20 schools in Maridi Country, Western Equatoria State.

07 Oct 2014

Rape and sexual violence continuing in South Sudan, UN envoy says

6 October 2014 - The horrors of sexual violence in South Sudan had not ended with the country’s ceasefire agreement, a senior UN official said today in the capital Juba.

07 Oct 2014

International Peace Day commemorated in Aweil East

30 September 2014 - Residents of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State belatedly commemorated International Day of Peace at Majak-Akoon Primary School in Aweil East County today.

01 Oct 2014

New UNMISS head visits Bor, praises Indian peacekeepers

29 September 2014 - During her first visit to Jonglei State since assuming office a month ago, the new UNMISS chief praised the Indian contingent today in the capital Bor for their role in protecting civilians.

30 Sep 2014

UNMISS assesses insecurity in Lakes

26 September 2014 - To assess increased violence in Lakes State, a high-level delegation from UNMISS Juba concluded a two-day visit to the capital Rumbek today.

29 Sep 2014

Kuajok holds forum on protecting women

25 September 2014 - Judicial actors in Kuajok, Warrap State, called today for the full protection of women against all forms of discrimination.

29 Sep 2014

Centre for women set up in Bentiu

26 September 2014 - To allow women in the UNMISS protection sites in Bentiu, Unity State, address their needs and concerns as well build up their skills, a centre has been established for them.

29 Sep 2014

UNMISS mandate should include capacity and peace building, says Kiir

27 September 2014 - South Sudanese President Salva Kiir expressed concern in New York today that the new UNMISS mandate focused on protecting civilians rather than other activities, including capacity building.

29 Sep 2014

South Sudanese displaced by Kajo-Keji conflict receive aid items

25 September 2014 - Assisting South Sudanese uprooted by communal violence which started on 15 September at the country’s border with Uganda, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) began distributing relief items this week.

26 Sep 2014

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