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UNMISS Update No.97
The UN human rights chief had begun deploying a mission to assess the situation in South Sudan, given reports of alleged serious violations and abuses committed by both parties to the conflict, a statement issued today said.
The UN family celebrated its 70th anniversary today with the community of Rejaf East, south of Juba.
United Nations Day and the organization’s 70th anniversary were marked today across South Sudan with parades, speeches, singing, dancing and dramas.
In Wau, Western Bahr El-Ghazal, celebrations began with a parade from Peace Square to Wau Stadium.
Highlighting its achievements and urging South Sudan to embrace peace, UNMISS celebrated the UN’s 70th anniversary today in Juba under the theme “Strong UN. Better World”.
UNMISS Update No.96
The 70th anniversary of the United Nations is an opportunity to reflect – to look back on the UN’s history and take stock of its enduring achievements.
Some 1000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have voluntarily started leaving the UNMISS protection-of-civilians (PoC) site in the Upper Nile State capital Malakal, the mission’s spokesperson Ariane Quentier said today.
A team from the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation secretariat arrived in South Sudan on 13 October to follow up on implementation of the peace agreement, a secretariat official said in Juba today.
By rehabilitating the airstrip in the Western Equatoria State capital Yambio, UNMISS was enhancing the state government’s ability to deliver services, a senior state official said today.