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UNMISS destroys weapons, ammunition in Nasir

18 December 2014 - As part of efforts to ensure security for displaced persons, UNMISS and the UN Mine Action service (UNMAS) today destroyed weapons and ammunition found in its camp in Nasir, Upper Nile State.

18 Dec 2014

Cattle keepers and farmers meet in Rumbek

16 December 2014 - Following several disputes between farmers and cattle keepers, UNMISS held a one-day conflict mitigation workshop today in Rumbek, Lakes State.

Cattle keepers had been moving their animals from Rumbek East County through Wulu County, damaging local farms.

17 Dec 2014

Lack of political will delays peace in South Sudan, Bishop says

15 December 2014 - The failure to reach peace at Addis Ababa talks one year after the South Sudan conflict erupted is due to lack of political will, Bishop Enock Tombe said today on UN Radio Miraya.

15 Dec 2014

UNMISS destroys ammunition and weapons in Malakal

12 December 2014 - UNMISS and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) today destroyed weapons and ammunition recovered from civilians seeking refuge in the UNMISS base in Malakal, Upper Nile State.

15 Dec 2014

Accurate reporting on sexual violence needed to curb impunity, activist says

12 December 2014 - All media should improve reporting on sexual violence to help create accurate data and curb impunity for such crimes, a national human rights activist said in Juba today.

14 Dec 2014

Refugees, IDPs show limited confidence in peace process, says survey

12 December 2014 - Peace was the single biggest priority before South Sudanese refugees and internally displaced people could go back home, according to a survey released today by the International Republican Institute (IRI).

12 Dec 2014

Lakes State traditional leaders attend peace conference

11 December 2014 - Aiming to put in place measures for conflict resolution and reconciliation, a peace conference ended today in the Lakes State capital, Rumbek.

12 Dec 2014

Police Commissioner visits Bor

11 December 2014 - UNMISS Police Commissioner Fred Yiga today commended the protection of civilians (POC) site in Bor, Jonglei State, for its level of development and commitment to peaceful co-existence.

12 Dec 2014

Maridi women’s groups learn conflict mitigation

11 December 2014 - Women’s groups in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, learned new skills in conflict mitigation during an UNMISS-organized workshop today.

11 Dec 2014

South Sudanese communities hold Rights Day celebrations

10 December 2014 - South Sudanese citizens across the country today commemorated International Human Rights Day with speeches, debates, traditional dancing and other activities under the theme, “Human Rights 365”.

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