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History-making Vietnamese medical staff receive medals for outstanding service

This week, the 63 men and women making up the Vietnamese medical contingent in Bentiu did not only receive UN medals for their dedication and fine work but are also making history in the process.

15 Nov 2019

Lacking classrooms, returnee children in Ezo make do with informal lessons under trees

“I want to be a doctor,” beams an optimistic nine-year old Justin.

15 Nov 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 256 - 08 Nov to 14 Nov 2019

14 Nov 2019

Statement of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Mr. David Shearer, Briefing to the African Union Peace and Security Council on the situation in South Sudan, 14 November 2019

Thank you Mr. President and members of the Peace and Security Council.

I welcome this opportunity to brief you on the situation in South Sudan following the decision by the Parties extend for a further 100 days.

14 Nov 2019

United Nations Police in Torit train police and prison personnel on gender issues and conflict-related sexual violence

A three-day workshop aimed at sensitizing personnel of the South Sudan National Police Service and the National Prison Service on sexual and gender-based violence is underway in Torit state.

14 Nov 2019

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Peacekeepers’ “Happy Mango Tree Project” spreads smiles in Kuajok

“The best time to plan a tree is twenty years ago, the second-best time is now.” With that age-old Chinese adage in mind, and factoring in that they were not around two decades ago, a group of Kuajok-based UN police officers decided to start acting in July, by launching what they call the “Happy

14 Nov 2019

Commitment to a “zero-child army” trumps differences during Juba conference

Although the converging of warring factions is normally not a good sign, a recent conference in Juba proved to be a significant exception when government and opposition forces met to discuss a matter that has been ravaging South Sudan for many, many years: the all too common presence of children

13 Nov 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 255

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 255 - 11 November 2019

12 Nov 2019

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In the face of uncertainty, residents of Aweil remain hopeful of unity

More than 1,000 residents in the Maper area of Aweil mustered their best rallying call for peace during a neighbourhood-wide advocacy initiative held this week to promote a better understanding of the country’s revitalized peace agreement.

12 Nov 2019

In Tombura, UNMISS works with faith groups to foster peaceful coexistence

22-year-old Angelica Luka finds herself working long hours making pancakes, daily, yet her labour fetches only 1.5 dollars by the time she retires. It is the only way she gets to feed her three children.

12 Nov 2019

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