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Many VIPs were present at a festive ceremony when an UNMISS-supported joint mobile special court resumed its operations in Warbet. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
WARRAP/WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Cattle raids and conflicts between cattle keepers and farmers along the border dividing the states of Warrap and Western Bahr El Ghazal are common during the seasonal migration of the animals as they search for pa
Residents in Raso Olo, Western Equatoria, often feel marginalized. UNMISS is funding the ongoing construction of a maternity ward to reduce childbirth mortality rates. Photos: Felix Katie/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA- The sparsely populated far southeastern part of Maridi County does not see many visitors, yet it has suffered from its unfair share of conflict and violence. As a consequence, the delivery of basic services is somewhat lacking.
At a recent workshop in Malakal, women and men identified factors that are standing in the way of achieving gender equality in the country. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
UPPER NILE- Female political representation, the participation of women in decision making at all levels, and the importance of engaging men to promote gender equality in South Sudan are big and important issues.
Juba, 5 February 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was shocked to receive initial reports of the deadly violence in Kajo-Keji County (Central Equatoria State) that claimed the lives of at least 27 people and left many others injured on
Jubilant scenes at an UNMISS-funded peace festival in Kapoeta North County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Some 5,000 people gathered for a peace festival in Riwoto town, located in Kapoeta North County.
Police officers serving with UNMISS are conducting trainings of trainers to enable the South Sudan National Police Service to build the capacity of colleagues. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Building the institutional capacity of vital entities in the country is a key part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), with the national police service being of particular importance.
The roles and responsibilities of traditional and formal authorities were on the agenda at a recent UNMISS workshop in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Sometimes, traditional and formal laws collide. At other times, one or both sets of regulations are unclear. In many parts of the country, this legal confusion creates tensions, frequently leading to conflicts and violence.
It is hoped that participants at this UNMISS workshop will work hard to eradicate gender-based violence in their Western Equatorian communities, Sakure and Lirangu. Photo: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA- Putting an end to gender-based violence requires the active involvement of both men and women, who need to be aware of their rights and ways of reporting incidents of such aggression.
Juba, 1 February 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), wishes to raise serious concerns over the reported buildup of the Agwelek forces in Upper Nile state in the past few days.
Officers of the South Sudan People's Defence Force receiving a refresher on human rights. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
“If we want to truly transform and rebuild this country and a national army, we must listen to the voices of our civilians, so we can restore public trust and confidence,” Captain Joseph James Mangar, Head of the Department of Training and Advocacy on