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At a colourful peace rally in Aweil, UNMISS urges commitment to the revitalised peace agreement

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Head of Office in Aweil, Ataklti Hagege Hailu has urged the signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCISS) to commit themselves to the agreement for the brighter future of the country.

21 Jan 2019

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Women in Warrap learn how to turn cow dung into charcoal

Cattle feces may not be very appealing, yet they can, in fact, be highly useful. Just ask a group of hundred women in the Greater Warrap area, who are learning how to turn cow dung into charcoal. Increased security and improved inter-communal relations may be added bonuses.

21 Jan 2019

UNMISS working to establish facts of peacekeeper involvement in the death of two civilians

During a security incident at a base operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in the capital Juba on Saturday, two civilian contractors were shot by a peacekeeper and died as a result of their injuries.

21 Jan 2019

Peace conference thaws icy relations between Liech’s Guit community and neighbours

Communities of Mala village in Guit County have set up peace committees to spearhead reconciliation efforts internally and with their neighbours.

21 Jan 2019

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Female UN police officers in Bentiu initiate weekly support meetings with national counterparts

Bentiu-based female police officers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are encouraging the police force in the war-torn country to recruit more women to better respond to cases of sexual and gender-based violence.

21 Jan 2019

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Smooth all the way: Main supply route joining Malakal to Melut ready for use

It’s all systems go in Upper Nile, South Sudan, following the completion of the rehabilitation of a main supply route linking Malakal to Melut – two hundred and five kilometres away.

21 Jan 2019

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.227

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.227 - 21 January 2019

21 Jan 2019

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Ghanaian peacekeepers in Aweil receive UN medal

Ghanaian troops deployed in Aweil and serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded peacekeeping medals in recognition of their work in the war-torn country.

18 Jan 2019