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UN Police working to improve safety and security at Malakal protection site
They guard the gates of protected sites to keep people inside safe and criminals out.
They carry out random searches to find illegal items and weapons to ensure the sites are secure.
South Sudanese women and UN human rights team come together to eliminate gender-based violence
Many women in South Sudan carry the burden of raising their families alone.
Their husbands are dead, fighting on the frontlines, or they have simply lost each other during the ongoing conflict. These women have seen and suffered so much violence.
WAU: UNMISS Human Rights Division team of experts Q&A
Local authorities in Wau receive UN support to uphold human rights
UNMISS head and Jubek Governor discuss ways to build peace and security
Working together to improve security and build peace in the capital of South Sudan was the primary focus of a meeting held between the Head of the United Nations Mission and the acting Governor of Jubek State.
Jonglei women appealing for greater role in ending conflict and building peace in South Sudan
Women in the Jonglei region want the opportunity to play a greater role in resolving ongoing violence and building sustainable peace in South Sudan.
Indian veterinarians launch ‘Treat and Educate” campaign in Melut
Farmers raising livestock in the Upper Nile region have been provided with much-needed veterinary aid and training by a team from the Indian Battalion serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
Chinese Engineers begin repair work on main supply route in Kuajok
A major project to repair the main supply route in the north-western region of South Sudan is now underway by Chinese engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
South Sudanese women leaders urged to be peace advocates in their communities
Women leaders from across the capital Juba are participating in a two-day forum to empower them as important actors in the peace process in their workplaces, homes and communities.
In towns and villages across South Sudan, families are starving.
About 4.8 million people are experiencing severe food insecurity - about half of the country’s population. Another two million have fled to neighbouring countries, seeking refuge from the violence that erupted in 2013.
Good morning.
Thank you for joining this press briefing today. My first formal encounter with you since arriving in Juba two months ago.