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Efforts to support Fangak are ongoing in Jonglei State due to recent floods that have increased humanitarian needs, health issues, and infrastructure challenges. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – As the rainy season continues in South Sudan, rising water levels in Fangak, a county in Jonglei state that lies adjacent to the White Nile, have caused concern among local authorities and communities residing here.
UN Day celebrations in Juba focused on the cultural richness, diversity and potential of #SouthSudan with youth taking center stage as the architects of efforts to build a better future for the world's newest nation. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.
On a sweltering sunny day, hundreds of students gathered under the welcome shade of dozens of tents in the main courtyard of the University of Juba in anticipation of a day dedicated to celebrating the cultural richness, diversity and potential of South Sudan.
National police officers and members of the Police Community Relations Committee in Yei took part in a five-day training organized by UNMISS to enhance their understanding of community policing. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - "Ensuring peace and security is a collective responsibility.
Residents of Hai Baraka on the outskirts of Juba expressed frustration and hope in equal measures at an UNMISS event organized to discuss the country’s political developments. Photo by Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS.
JUBA - At nearly 80, Purwor Nyal, with his wooden cane, walks steadily but with heavy steps, burdened by a lifetime of experiencing South Sudan's turbulent past and present.
Mary Baril Catherine Demontano from the Philippines serves with UNMISS in Aweil as a Police Officer. She is passionate about protecting women from all kinds of violence. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - “We need South Sudan’s leaders to empower women,” says Mary Baril Catherine Demontano, speaking ahead of October, the United Nations’ official month for shining a light on the increasingly important theme of Women, Pea
JUBA – Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan, as documented by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in its latest quarterly brief.
Housing for judges and prosecutors, funded by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Project programme, is expected to improve access to justice in the Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.
RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – In many places across South Sudan, anyone involved in legal proceedings is likely to have a long wait ahead. Courts are few and far between, with judges and other required professionals possibly even harder to find.
In Jonglei State, UNMISS invited diverse stakeholders to partake in constructive dialogues, promoting their active involvement in shaping South Sudan's political future. Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – At a recent three-day political forum in Bor, participants pledged to take actions to make sure that citizens feel free to express and share their views on developments in their state and country.
JUBA – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is alarmed by reports of a series of violent clashes between armed actors in the greater Juba area of Central Equatoria state, resulting in the deaths of 24 people, including 1
Hundreds of women in Tambura enjoy coffee, conversations on peacebuilding, and camaraderie at their weekly get-togethers to support each other. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Under an ancient mango tree, the unique smell of freshly brewed coffee suffuses the air.