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UNMISS Bangladesh battalion treats thousands of cattle in Wau

They show up from virtually nowhere. No pre-announcement of their arrival is needed. When the team of Bangladeshi troops-cum-veterinaries serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan appear, any wise livestock owning individual better line up to have his or her animals treated.

13 Mar 2019

Government armed forces reiterate commitment not to enlist children

“The children we enlist in the military are our own children, and we destroy them if this [practice] continues. We must respect them. They must not be allowed to lose their childhoods.”

13 Mar 2019

Peace and road safety messages come riding on boda bodas in Wau

Wau boda boda rider Dulu Remejo is upbeat about his new acquisition – a shiny white helmet and an orange reflective vest.

13 Mar 2019

Deng-Nhial residents: The construction of a police post enhances our security

Residents of the Deng-Nhial area in Rumbek County are jubilant.

“The presence of a police post in Deng-Nhial will help us reduce crime,” says Ms. Yom Derkeny, adding that “law and order will prevail in our community.”

12 Mar 2019

Jonglei cattle keepers reiterate commitment to peaceful coexistence

Participants at a cattle migration conference in Duk Padiet in Greater Jonglei have decided to maintain peaceful relations with their neighbours despite some attacks having taken place in the area.

12 Mar 2019

Returnees pledge to lead reconciliation in their home communities in Leer

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has transported more than 20 displaced persons from its protection site in Wau to their homes in Leer, in the Unity region. The new arrivals, mostly women and children, are determined to make a positive mark.

12 Mar 2019

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Women in Torit continue struggle to end societal ills that affect them

“I cannot be the only one, surely there are other educated young women in Torit!” protested Flora Sebit, a representative of the youth wing in the women leaders’ association.

10 Mar 2019

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Statement of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. David Shearer Briefing to the United Nations Security Council on South Sudan

Madam President,

Members of the Council

08 Mar 2019

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South Sudanese women urged to fight for their rights on International Women’s Day

“You should just stand up for your rights. It is something that is yours, so you have to go get them.”

This is the rallying cry of university student, Mary Faida, as she calls on fellow South Sudanese women to fight for gender equality on International Women’s Day.

08 Mar 2019

Women’s forum participant in Aweil: “Peace begins at home”

“Peace begins at home,” says Elizabeth Henry Angok, attending a one-day women’s forum in Aweil town.

“We are peace makers. We are mothers and we know how to deal with our children and our husbands at home when there are issues.”

07 Mar 2019

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