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Free movement in support of South Sudanese civilians crucial, says head of UNMISS

It is imperative for UN peacekeepers to move freely and without any hindrance so they can carry out their mandate, the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer said on Tuesday in a speech to senior commanders from South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF).

11 Jun 2019

Residents of Anyidi town and internally displaced persons in Bor reconcile after years of conflict

After years of tensions, residents of Anyidi and the community of internally displaced persons staying at the UN protection site in Bor have agreed to put their differences aside and coexist peacefully.

11 Jun 2019

Some respite in Kong village as Mongolian peacekeepers provide much-needed medical services

26-year-old Mary Abuk has travelled for three hours, barefoot, to reach a medical camp run by Mongolian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the country’s north.

This is her last hope.

10 Jun 2019

Senior Rwandan military in Aweil: Peacekeepers are the eyes and ears of the United Nations

He has experienced war in his native Rwanda, and now he is serving as a UN peacekeeper in the war-torn country of South Sudan.

09 Jun 2019

Displaced families receive a joyous welcome home after leaving UN protection site

As the sun begins to rise over the sea of white tents dotted throughout the United Nations protection camp, a group of families are already up and about, bustling around as they pack their belongings and prepare for the trip of a lifetime.

07 Jun 2019

‘We are the light of South Sudan,’ say graduates of UN-run vocational school in Bor

The ninth batch of youth who have received training in different fields has graduated from a vocational centre run by Republic of Korean peacekeepers in Bor after completing a 20-week hands-on curriculum.

07 Jun 2019

No more darkness: Bor hospital now has solar lamps, thanks to UNMISS Indian peacekeepers

Abraham Lier has seen enough pitch-black nights at Bor Hospital, where he has worked for a while.

07 Jun 2019

UNMISS supports accelerated English learning program for over 140 women police officers in Bor

When a group of UN police officers in Bor realized that most of their female South Sudanese colleagues could not read, speak or write English and hence were relegated to making tea for their male coworkers, they decided to act.

03 Jun 2019

Community of Bur and herdsmen resolve to share pastures and water in dry seasons

“We have agreed together to hold anyone that will cause conflict between us accountable, like thieves of goats and cattle,” said Oburak Alex, the landlord of Bur who oversees all traditional rituals and land ownership disputes in the area.

31 May 2019

Rumbek forum on rule of law and human rights decries weak law enforcement mechanisms

The routine of cattle raids and revenge attacks in Western Lakes prevails because of a lack of an efficient justice system in the area. This conclusion was reached at a two-day roundtable discussion on the rule of law and human rights organized in Rumbek.

31 May 2019

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