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Senior South Sudanese army officers urged by the United Nations to respect the rights of children

Army officers serving in the troubled Yei region are being urged to respect the rights of children so that South Sudan can be removed from the international list of countries that recruit and use child soldiers.

14 Dec 2017

Yei youth calling for unity in diversity to rebuild broken relationship

A wide spectrum of youth living in Yei are exploring ways to end ethnic division and build unity in a forum to promote peace in the south-western region of South Sudan.

14 Dec 2017

Students living in UN protection sites sit final primary school exams

Examinations for students transitioning from primary to secondary school have kicked off in South Sudan with more than 40,000 taking part across the country.

13 Dec 2017

South Sudanese call for peace and respect for all people on Human Rights Day

Soccer stars are usually driven by a desire to compete, but in a special match in South Sudan’s capital on Human Rights Day, they used their shared passion for sport to come together in unity.

13 Dec 2017

Wildfire victims receive lifesaving medical care at UNMISS Sri Lankan hospital

Two victims of a wildfire are receiving life-saving medical attention at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan hospital in Bor, in the Jonglei region of South Sudan.

13 Dec 2017

Local residents form Community Peace Committee to promote peace

A small community in Kidepo Valley in the Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan has formed a Community Peace Committee in an effort to stop cattle rustling as well as fighting among residents over grazing land and water points.

13 Dec 2017

Indian Veterinarians take ‘heal and educate’ campaign to Malakal

Indian veterinarians have carried out a special camp to help local farmers and cattle breeders prevent disease and raise healthy livestock in Malakal, northern South Sudan.

12 Dec 2017

Nepalese Peacekeepers receive UN Medal

The Nepalese peacekeeping contingent deployed in Rumbek, Western Lakes, has been awarded the United Nations peacekeeping medal in recognition of their outstanding work in South Sudan.

12 Dec 2017

British Contingent receive UN Medals of Honor in South Sudan

One hundred and forty-six officers and soldiers of the United Kingdom (UK) contingent serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have received medals of honor for their service to the UN and people of South Sudan.

12 Dec 2017

UNMISS supports efforts for peaceful cattle migration in Greater Bahr El Ghazal

Support for the implementation of an agreement reached between cattle herders and farming communities in south-western greater Bahr El Ghazal to ensure peaceful migration is being provided by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

12 Dec 2017

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