News

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers elections constitution capacity building discussion dialogue reconciliation peacebuilding

Civilians and military personnel from Central Equatoria state participate in a peacebuilding dialogue in Lobonok. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers elections constitution civil society civic education training democracy women skills

In collaboration with Women's Vision organization, a three-month UNMISS vocational training helped local women of Bentiu to acquire practical skills in tailoring, bread-making and hairdressing. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.

unmiss peace peacebuilding security wau western bahr el ghazal south sudan un united nations bangladesh peacekeeping peacekeepers animals conservation biodiversity

In Wau, UNMISS veterinarians from Bangladesh inject much-needed hope at a local zoo, as they build capacities among animal keepers and hand over much-needed supplies. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS

unmiss south sudan western equatoria state yambio peace festival diversity unity intercommunal violence coexistence

Recently, people from nine ethnic groups got together to celebrate a peace festival, embracing unity. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS

unmiss elections south sudan democracy journalists reporters ethics media sexual violence protection of civilians un united nations un peacekeeping peacekeepers yambio western equatoria

Peace begins when journalists are fully empowered to report on the impact of conflict. In Yambio, UNMISS held a workshop for 30 local journalists on ways to ethically document sensitive issues such as sexual violence. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS

unmiss south sudan malakal peace begins with me concert peace agreement elections constitution

Perhaps peace begins with singing? If so, Malakal residents attending an UNMISS peace concert did their best to usher it in. Photos: Ines Surwumwe & Samson Liberty/UNMISS

unmiss mohan subramanian south sudan peace security rumbek lakes united nations roads un peacekeeping peacekeepers

Operational visits and engaging with stakeholders are the bedrock of effectively protect civilians, reveals UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, during this week's trip to Rumbek, Lakes state. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS

unmiss south sudan nicholas haysom AU peace security
unmiss south sudan central equatoria terekeka youth conference political space participation empowerment

Who said one cannot enjoy breaks to have a bit of fun while discussing how to increase the political space and participation of youth, in Terekeka and beyond? Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS

unmiss human rights elections south sudan democracy civic political united nations un peacekeeping peacekeepers

An UNMISS human rights forum saw frank discussions about the need for all stakeholders to come together, despite their differences, and contribute to ensure that South Sudan's first post-independence elections, scheduled for December 2024, are free, fair as well as credible. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS

Pages