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UNMISS acts on allegations of sexual exploitation against formed police unit
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has recalled a unit of police officers from Wau and confined them to base after a preliminary investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation.
UN volunteers crucial to protecting civilians and building peace in South Sudan
In May 2015, Kweku Bassaw was working alongside other civilian staff protecting hundreds of people who had fled from violent clashes and sought sanctuary at a United Nations protection site in Melut.
Restrictions on freedom of expression in South Sudan are having a “chilling effect” and “further shrinking the space for debate and dissent” in the conflict-affected country, according to a new UN report.
Freedom of expression essential for peace in conflict-affected South Sudan – UN report
Genuine reconciliation and lasting peace will only be achieved in South Sudan if people are free and safe to express their opinions regardless of their ethnic or political affiliations, says a UN report released today.
Indian peacekeepers provide desperately needed veterinarian support to Wau Shilluk cattle keepers
Cattle are like gold in South Sudan.
New Warrap County Police Station renovation project aims to improve security; promote rule of law
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in collaboration with the South Sudan National Police Service has launched a renovation project of the Warrap County Police station, valued at 45,783 USD.
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.192
Disarmament process in Greater Lakes hampered by availability of guns and lack of trust
Cattle keepers in the Greater Lakes region have voiced concerns over the ongoing disarmament process in the area. Some fear that weapons will still be readily available, others doubt that the government will be able to protect them from attacks if and when they find themselves unarmed.
Rwandese police officers awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Juba
This Monday, a total of 183 Rwandan police officers, including 30 women, received UN medals for having served the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with diligence and dedication.
WFP completes first food delivery by boat in Upper Nile
The World Food Programme (WFP) has accomplished a historical feat by delivering a first load of aid by boat. The barge transported some five hundred metric tons of food on the Nile River from Renk to Malakal for further distribution in other Upper Nile areas struck by food shortages.