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UN considering new base on western bank of Nile to give South Sudanese refugees confidence to return

It is a long journey from the capital Juba to reach remote communities on the West Bank of the Nile.

02 Feb 2018

High-level delegation visits Yambio to discuss peace and development

A high-level delegation led by Alain Noudehou, head of the United Nations humanitarian operations in South Sudan, have visited Yambio to assess challenges and opportunities for peace and development in the Western Equatoria region.

01 Feb 2018

Morobo residents call for an end to fighting so humanitarians can reach people in need

Residents of Morobo village in the Yei region of South Sudan are calling for an immediate end to ongoing fighting in the region to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians in need.

30 Jan 2018

Sports brings South Sudanese youth together on National Unity Day

The many diverse cultures that make South Sudan special were celebrated in song and dance as hundreds of young sports stars gathered in the capital for the launch of National Unity Day.

30 Jan 2018

Ghanaian Peacekeepers serving in Bentiu awarded UN Medal

Almost 700 Ghanaian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded UN Medals in recognition and appreciation for their service in South Sudan.

Among them are 57 female peacekeepers.

29 Jan 2018

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.189

29 Jan 2018

- Remarks by the Secretary-General at the Consultative Meeting on South Sudan, with UN, IGAD and the African Union Addis Ababa, 27 January 2018

One year ago, it was obvious to me that it was absolutely essential to overcome some misunderstandings of the past and to make sure that there would be a full alignment of the United Nations and the African Union and IGAD, in the conduct of the international community in addressing the problems S

27 Jan 2018

Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan celebrate 69th Republic Day

Indian peacekeepers serving far from home with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan took time out from their duties to celebrate the 69th Republic Day at colourful cultural ceremonies across the country.

27 Jan 2018

- UNMISS committed to protecting safety of displaced people in Protection of Civilians sites

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has today conducted a search operation within the Protection of Civilians site next to its base in Juba to determine whether individuals allegedly involved in the abduction and killing of three people in the capital last week were located within the camp.

27 Jan 2018

UN police help to raise awareness on Sexual and Gender Based Violence

“She was only nine years old.”

“Raped! Raped by a 30-something year old man. This man is HIV positive.”

Jacqueline Bullen Gaga, a police officer from the South Sudan National Police (SSNP) in Juba, recounts details of an investigation she is leading.

26 Jan 2018

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