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UNMISS likely to support community dialogue in Terekeka

Authorities in Terekeka State are calling on the UN Mission in the country to help communities dialogue in order to foster peaceful co-existence.

The call was made during a recent UNMISS visit to the area, aimed at exploring opportunities of mutual interest.

17 Oct 2016

WFP says partnerships needed to end hunger in South Sudan

“Ending hunger in our lifetime is possible. We can build a world where everyone, everywhere has access to nutritious food if we all work together as partners to achieve this result,” says George Fominyen, the World Food Programme’s (WFP) communications officer in South Sudan.

17 Oct 2016

Research launched to map online hate speech in South Sudan

A team of researchers from the PeaceTech Lab Africa, created by the United States institute of Peace – USIP, are undertaking research into the impact of online hate speech and how social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube have been used to generate and incite hatred.

17 Oct 2016

SG message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY (17 OCTOBER)

We are approaching the end of the first year of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda is a universal vision for peace, prosperity and dignity for all people on a healthy planet.

17 Oct 2016

UNMISS Police and Military in Juba PoC clean-up operation

As part of its outreach and engagement activities, UNMISS Police and Military have conducted an environmental sanitation exercise in the two Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites at UN House in Juba.

16 Oct 2016

Chiefs join UNMISS in rallied call for peace

Traditional chiefs representing the different ethnic groups in the country have made a rallied call for peace in South Sudan.

“Once tribes are united, peace will prevail,” said Deng Macham, head of the South Sudan Council of Chiefs.

14 Oct 2016

AU launches campaign to restore the dignity of women and to ensure accountability in South Sudan

The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in parts of the country including in Mayom County, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week left a Member of Parliament wounded.

14 Oct 2016