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Escalation of fighting in South Sudan puts thousands of civilians at risk and compromises peace process

A surge in violent clashes in Unity, Jonglei and Central Equatorias is having a devastating impact on thousands of civilians and on humanitarian agencies trying to provide desperately needed assistance to vulnerable people.

27 Apr 2018

Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on his meeting with leaders of the South Sudan Council of Churches

(New York, 26 April 2018) The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, met with the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) leaders in New York to discuss the ongoing crisis in South Sudan.

27 Apr 2018

Ten aid workers missing in South Sudan

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Ten aid workers have gone missing outside South Sudan’s Yei town in Central Equatoria region.

26 Apr 2018

Honey for money: An economic lifeline for communities in Wulu

On the outskirts of Rumbek in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan lies Wulu.

Little is known about this village, but there is something sweet about it.

A group of women in this rural community have found new income opportunities through beekeeping and processing honey.

26 Apr 2018

Essay winners in Juba: “If men can make good presidents, maybe women can make better presidents”

High-pitched ululations, music, dancing and inspiring statements about the power, abilities and rights of women were all parts of an emotional UNMISS essay writing competition award ceremony at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Juba.

25 Apr 2018

UNMISS acts on allegation of sexual exploitation in Aweil

On 13 April, four teenagers were caught trying to enter the United Nations base in Aweil through the perimeterfence.It was alleged that one of the teenaged girls had been touched inappropriately by a member of the Nepalese

24 Apr 2018

UNMISS steps up efforts to help end tribal wars in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan

Machar Mathiang, 30, sits under a massive mango tree, head slightly tilted with his right hand resting on his temple. He listens attentively to tales about the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, where hundreds of thousands innocent civilians were killed because of their ethnicity.

23 Apr 2018

Essay winner in Rumbek: “Women may be the only hope left to bring peace to South Sudan”

As she was receiving her award as the winner of the UNMISS essay writing competition in Lakes region, 16-year-old Khana Kockedhie Magel said that women can bring lasting peace in South Sudan - if they are given the chance to do so.

23 Apr 2018

UNMISS staff members donate food and clothes at a women’s hospital in Rumbek

Aping Kau, 20, cradles her baby boy born in the early morning hours of Saturday 20 April.

“This is my first child,” says Aping. “I am still waiting for my husband to come and give our son a name.”

23 Apr 2018

Near verbatim of ASG Bintou Keita’s opening statement at UN Tomping Base in Juba, South Sudan 19 April 2018

I am concluding a four-day visit in South Sudan during which I had the opportunity to meet with senior Government officials including His Excellency, the First Vice President, Taban Deng Gai, and a delegation of Cabinet Ministers led by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Martin Elia Lomoro.

20 Apr 2018

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