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UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian visited Yambio and Tambura to ensure robust protection of civilians and meet key external stakeholders.
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Despite a turbulent flight through overcast skies, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) touched down yesterday in Yambio with purpose.
In Mugwo, an UNMISS-funded police post has given hope to community members that crimes will reduce and prosperity, flourish. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “The absence of law enforcement personnel in our area has led to a lot of trouble,” revealed Janethy Maika, a women’s representative from Mugwo payam
Six child soldiers have been released in Western Equatoria State following joint effort by UNMISS, UNICEF and partners. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Recruitment of children by armed forces is one of the six grave violations of child rights and international humanitarian law.
A spirited intra-university debate held by UNMISS in Bor saw 12 students argue motions on key political issues. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
JONGLEI –With the world’s youngest nation gearing to usher in its long delayed democratic transition through its first-ever national elections in December next year, the United Nations Mission in
An UNMISS-organized training for media and civil society members in Jonglei state sought to reinforce their vital role in shaping a brighter, more prosperous future for all. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – It is expected that South Sudan’s first-ever national elections will be held in December 2024.
Juba, 26 September 2023 – Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in South Sudan, according to the latest Human Rights Brief from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
An UNMISS workshop in Malakal, Upper Nile, sought to raise awareness on battling hate speech, mis- and disinformation. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, as across the world, hate speech and mis- and disinformation often lie at the root of spreading violence.
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, an UNMISS workshop on international human rights standards and the rights of detainees seeks to enhance capacities of rule of law actors. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Upholding rule of law and human rights is key to building an enduring peace.
An interactive discussion on building enduring peace in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, was co-hosted by UNMISS and the Central Equatoria state government, as a way to mark International Day of Peace. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
JUBA - In the bustling capital of South Sudan, a symphony of voices converged, setting the stage for this year's commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda and Thailand team up with local communities and partners to plant trees and prevent malaria in Muniki, Juba. UNMISS photo.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – As the United Nations General Assembly convenes this week in New York, world leaders are coming together to discuss, among other critical issues, climate challenges.