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UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 248

16 Sep 2019

Full circle; how UN-trained corrections officer became a peacekeeper serving in South Sudan mission

The year is 2006, the place is Liberia, West Africa. A United Nations peacekeeping mission with a mandate that includes capacity building is carrying out the recruitment of corrections officers.

16 Sep 2019

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Bothering borders: the struggle to unite the people of Lohiri and Pachidi

In March, simmering tensions over ancestral land demarcation and ownership escalated into violence between the communities of the Lotuko in Lohiri and the Pari in Pachidi, both located in Eastern Equatoria.

13 Sep 2019

President Kiir and Machar report ‘important progress’ following meetings in Juba

The second day of talks between South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, and his former deputy, Riek Machar ended with both leaders reiterating their desire for peace as they promised to meet regularly in the lead up to the formation of a Transitional Government of National Unity, expected on 12

12 Sep 2019

Potential returnees gain confidence following dialogue with leaders in Wau

In light of the expected full implementation of the revitalised peace agreement, South Sudanese across the country are pushing for more dialogue initiatives to promote deeper understanding of what the new deal entails.

12 Sep 2019

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UNMISS donates 15 culverts to enhance drainage systems in Bor

The United Nations Mission South Sudan (UNMISS) has handed over 15 culverts to the mayor of Bor to help fortify the town’s flood drainage systems.

11 Sep 2019

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Western Lakes women demand their 35 per cent share of national power pie

This November, South Sudan is expected to begin a new chapter in its history as opposition parties come together to establish a unified transitional government, as stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement.

11 Sep 2019

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Opposition forces in Mogok commit to releasing any children found in their ranks

Sudan People’s Liberation Movement Army in Opposition (SPLMA-iO) soldiers stationed in Mogok Phow in Ayod County have committed to collaborating with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and humanitarian agencies to release any children found in their ranks.

11 Sep 2019

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Kiir and Machar meet in what’s seen as ‘commitment to peace’

South Sudan’s former vice president and opposition leader Riek Machar arrived in the country’s capital, Juba, on Monday to begin a series of face-to-face meetings with President Salva Kiir as they look to give much-needed impetus to the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, signed in

10 Sep 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 247 - 5 September 2019

09 Sep 2019

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