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UNMISS had extracted 18 peacekeepers who were detained by heavily armed men affiliated to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) - In Opposition in Upper Nile State, Mission Spokesperson Ariane Quentier said in Juba today.
Stepping up their activities in South Sudan, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF today launched a mass mobilization campaign in Warrap State to screen thousands of children for malnutrition.
The Warrap State Legislative Assembly today pledged to help in accurately informing communities about the role of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
UNMISS Update No.97
The UN human rights chief had begun deploying a mission to assess the situation in South Sudan, given reports of alleged serious violations and abuses committed by both parties to the conflict, a statement issued today said.
The UN family celebrated its 70th anniversary today with the community of Rejaf East, south of Juba.
United Nations Day and the organization’s 70th anniversary were marked today across South Sudan with parades, speeches, singing, dancing and dramas.
In Wau, Western Bahr El-Ghazal, celebrations began with a parade from Peace Square to Wau Stadium.
Highlighting its achievements and urging South Sudan to embrace peace, UNMISS celebrated the UN’s 70th anniversary today in Juba under the theme “Strong UN. Better World”.
UNMISS Update No.96
The 70th anniversary of the United Nations is an opportunity to reflect – to look back on the UN’s history and take stock of its enduring achievements.