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Cross border conference promotes peaceful coexistence between pastoralists and host communities in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal

A special committee involving representatives from nomadic groups and host communities has been set up to monitor the implementation of local agreements and help draft new laws governing resource management in an effort to reduce conflict in Northern

21 Dec 2021

Quarterly human rights report documents overall decline in violence but concerning surge in harm caused to civilians in Western Equatoria

Juba, 21 December 2021: From July to September 2021, overall violence against civilians decreased by 37 percent with 801 civilians killed, injured, abducted or subjected to conflict-related sexual violence comp

21 Dec 2021

Prison officers trained in human rights as well as protection and management of inmates in Upper Nile

Across South Sudan, crime is rising due to the dire economic situation and a breakdown of law and order.

20 Dec 2021

UNMISS empowers rule of law actors in to investigate and prosecute cases of violence against women in Western Equatoria

With an outbreak of local conflict in Western Equatoria in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission has been working alongside local authorities to protect civilians and restore security across the region.

20 Dec 2021

UNMISS Force HQ holds gender sensitivity seminar for women peacekeepers

To mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence, a special seminar was held with women peacekeepers serving at the headquarters of the military component of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

19 Dec 2021

UNMISS supports faith-based leaders bringing peace and hope to displaced families in Nagero

The UN peacekeeping helicopter circles over the small town of Nagero before gently touching down not far from a sea of makeshift shelters.

17 Dec 2021

Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General Mr. Nicholas Haysom to the United Nations Security Council

New York, 15 December 2021: Thank you for this opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan.

16 Dec 2021

Political leaders call for greater cooperation to implement peace deal in Western Bahr El Ghazal

Political leaders are urging greater cooperation amongst each other, despite their affiliations to different parties, to realize peace and meet the needs of their communities across Western Bahr El Ghazal.

15 Dec 2021

Local authorities commit to ensuring respect and protection of rights for all citizens during roundtable in Rumbek

Local authorities in Lakes State have committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all citizens at the conclusion of a special roundtable event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for Human Rights Day.

15 Dec 2021

Realizing basic freedoms and human rights will deliver peace dividends for all citizens in South Sudan

“If you come together to forge a common front to implement the peace agreement in the spirit of cooperation, coordination and positive political will, you will be able to achieve the dividends of real peace in terms of the basic rights that you

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