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UN Sports for Peace event unites communities in troubled Maridi region
While sports is often about competition, the diverse communities of Maridi have come together in an expression of unity to enjoy a special Sports for Peace event organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.178
“Stand Up For Someone’s Human Rights, today, tomorrow, everyday”: UNMISS Human Rights Chief
Fun and flair were the order of the day as scores of people gathered for the launch of the ‘Stand Up For Someone’s Rights Today’ national campaign in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.
UN rehabilitation of police post will strengthen security in conflict-ridden Boma
A run-down police post in the troubled region of Boma is to be renovated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to help strengthen law and order and provide a secure environment for the local community.
UNMISS Force Commander awards UN medal to Indian Peacekeepers in Bor
Fifty Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded the UN Medal for their professionalism and service in protecting civilians and building durable peace in the conflict-ridden country.
Catastrophic flooding affects thousands of families in conflict-ridden Pibor
Thousands of families already struggling because of ongoing violence in Pibor are in desperate need of further assistance after severe flooding washed away houses, livestock, and farmland in the Jonglei region of South Sudan.
Ghanaian peacekeepers donate medical supplies to Bentiu hospital
The cries of babies echo in the hospital waiting room.
Children pressed against their mothers stare up at the nurse calling out the names of patients, desperate to see the doctor.
Talks continue on disarmament and reintegration of child soldiers in Western Equatoria
Talks are continuing on the disarmament and reintegration of former opposition fighters, including child soldiers, back into their communities in the Western Equatorian region of South Sudan.
UNMISS committed to enhancing understanding of gender perspectives in South Sudan
UN personnel are working to ensure that the views of both men and women are included in all planning processes for the Mission in South Sudan so it can support steps to better protect women and girls from violence and increase the role of women in the peace process.
Opening of new church brings spirit of unity and peace to Eastern Equatoria
Crowds gathered in their thousands in Torit to celebrate the spirit of unity and peace at the opening of Our Lady of Holy Rosary Parish’s new church building.