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UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 239 - 1 July 2019

08 Jul 2019

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Indian Colonel creates yoga movement in Malakal one step at a time

The dark room at the Indian hospital in Malakal feels a universe apart from the usual hustle and bustle of a UN peacekeeping mission. Lit by candles, bathing in soft music and the soothing scents of mint and eucalyptus, this promises to be a treat.

07 Jul 2019

Rwandese peacekeepers mark the end of their genocide and offer lessons for peace

Twenty-five-year-old peacekeeper Doctor Celine Kalingirwa’s mind is awash with a mixture of thoughts and emotions.

05 Jul 2019

UNMISS-funded police station expected to keep everyone in War-awar safe

No more harassment, intimidation, abuses or arbitrary arrests.

03 Jul 2019

Lone female Bangladeshi engineer says mental robustness and preparedness is key to success

Under the rallying motto of “always and everywhere”, 275 engineers from Bangladesh have received the United Nations medal for their year-long service to the people of South Sudan.

03 Jul 2019

UNMISS gives 94-year-old Pibor police station its first full on facelift

At the grand old age of 94, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has given the police station in Pibor a first and much-needed facelift.

03 Jul 2019

From the gold mines of Ghana to Malakal: British contingent displays benefits of diversity

Growing up in Ghana, Private Asiwome Awudy never dreamed he would one day be in the army – at least not the British army.

03 Jul 2019

Torit police officers ready to combat crime in the rainy season with support from UNMISS

National police officers in Torit are back on the beat and keeping a close eye on crime clad in brand new uniforms and fresh from training provided by their counterparts serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

03 Jul 2019