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Transitional Government draws closer as first IO forces arrive in Juba

The First Vice President Riek Machar is expected to arrive in Juba “by next week” and a Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) will be established “within the next two weeks.” These announcements were made by the Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth on Monday afternoon, as he w

28 Mar 2016

UNMISS Mongolian Peacekeepers’ presence improves freedom of movement in Leer County

Officials in Leer County say security has improved and people started moving freely and returning to their localities following the deployment of a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Mongolian battalion (Monbatt) in the county.

26 Mar 2016

UNMISS engages women on peacebuilding in Rumbek

A group of 40 women in Rumbek talked about their possible contributions to peacebuilding during an engagement organized by the UNMISS Public Information Section in Rumbek.

24 Mar 2016

Campaign against children in armed conflict kicks off in Torit

The team leader of the UNMISS Child Protection Unit (CPU) and representatives from the Mission’s Communication and Public Information Section (CPIS) paid a visit to Hope for South Sudan Orphanage in Motti South West of Torit town.

22 Mar 2016

UNMISS Update No. 118

21 Mar 2016

UNMISS Monbatt Peacekeepers celebrate their armed forces anniversary in Bentiu

An UNMISS Mongolian contingent (Monbatt -5) performed music and displayed artwork for thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Bentiu PoC site in connection with the 95th Anniversary of the establishment of the Mongolian Modern Armed Forces.

19 Mar 2016

UNMISS promotes peace and unity at Let us laugh festival in Juba

A good laugh is said to prolong life, so can bringing people together to laugh also bolster dialogue, friendship and peace? That was the question at the core of Saturday’s “Let us laugh” festival at Home and Away in Juba.

19 Mar 2016

South Sudan Red Cross opens communication centre for IDP’s in Bentiu

The South Sudan Red Cross in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have opened a communication centre for the displaced population in Bentiu.

17 Mar 2016

Yes to child education, no to child soldier

The UNMISS Child Protection Unit held a Two day workshop, in Bor, which flagged off on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 and came to a close today March 17, 2016 with Forty participants in attendance from the SPLA Division 8 command, Jonglei Prisons service, Bor South Sudan National Police Services and M

17 Mar 2016

CTSAMM update: Progress made, but long road ahead for ceasefire monitors

Persisting problems with freedom of movement continue to make it difficult for monitors to investigate alleged violations of the Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements (PCTSA). These and other challenges were reported by CTSAMM at its 4th meeting, today, in Juba.

16 Mar 2016

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