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- 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

Nepalese peacekeepers donate gardening equipment to vulnerable South Sudanese

Vulnerable civilians living at the United Nations protection site in the South Sudanese town of Bor have received a gift of gardening equipment from Nepalese police officers to help them plant crops during the dry season.

26 Jan 2018

New UN peacekeeping base offers Yei community a path to peace and prosperity

They clapped. They danced. They sang. They celebrated in their hundreds at the opening of a new permanent United Nations peacekeeping base in the South Sudanese town of Yei.

26 Jan 2018

Historic meeting place in Torit to be rescued by UNMISS Quick Impact project

With graffiti marking its historic walls and large cracks splitting the cement floor, the pillars of the B’Court facility can hardly hold the weight of its iron-sheeted roof, the building verges on collapse.

24 Jan 2018

Graduates of training programme look forward to a brighter future in South Sudan

After fleeing violence and spending years sheltering in a United Nations protection camp, Nyapac Orach never imagined that she would graduate with the skills to provide a better future for herself and her family.

24 Jan 2018