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UNMISS rehabilitates the garden area of the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek for Int. Peacekeepers Day

On the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the UNMISS, rehabilitated the garden area of the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital, in Rumbek.

30 May 2017

Health Awareness Campaign in Torit marks International Day for UN Peacekeepers

In Freedom Square, the town’s social center, over 180 locals gathered to participate in a health awareness campaign organized by the UNMISS Field Office in Eastern Equatoria.

30 May 2017

- SRSG Shearer - International Day of UN Peacekeepers (remarks as delivered)

Honourable Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism,

Jemma Nunu Kumba

Distinguished government officials;

Members of the diplomatic community;

Dear UN colleagues;

Fellow peacekeepers,

29 May 2017

UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

- UN Special Representative announces arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in South Sudan and the head of the UN peacekeeping mission, David Shearer, has announced the arrival of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

29 May 2017

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.166

29 May 2017

Release of UNMISS Staff Member George Livio - Statement Attributable to the Office of the Spokesperson United Nations Mission in South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes the release of George Livio, its national staff member who has been in detention since August 2014 without trial.

26 May 2017

UNMISS Sensitizes the SPLA on the recruitment of child soldiers in Panyagoor

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Child Protection Unit held a 3 day training workshop for Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) from the 8th Division and Mechanized Unit.

26 May 2017

Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping

Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN Peacekeeping; according to the chief of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Jean-Pierre Lacroix. He was speaking ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed annually on 29 May.

25 May 2017