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Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered]
Mr. President,Members of the Council,
1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force.
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.165
UN report exposes human rights violations and abuses against civilians in and around Yei, South Sudan - GENEVA/JUBA
GENEVA/JUBA (19 May 2017) - A United Nations report published today released the findings of an in-depth investigation into human rights violations and abuses committed in and around Yei town, Central Equatoria (150km southwest of the capital, Juba) between July 2016 and January 2017.
UNMISS QIP renovated a primary school in Wau
The UNMISS, via a quick impact project (QIP), completed the renovation of the Piantok Basic Primary school in Wau.
Community leaders in Bentiu receive training on Child Rights
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Child Protection Unit in collaboration with the Ministry of General Education organised a 2-day training workshop on Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) on grave violations of children’s rights in situations of armed conflict.
Rainy season creates new risks for a dire humanitarian situation in Aburoc
Humanitarian agencies are intensifying their efforts to provide clean drinking water to thousands of civilians fleeing fierce fighting in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan as the threat of a cholera outbreak looms.
UN Police and community watch groups unite in the fight against crime in Bentiu PoC site
The United Nations Police (UNPOL) and the community of Bentiu Protection of Civilians (PoC) site have come together and joined hands in the fight against crime within the camp.
UNMISS promotes peace through sports in schools in Katire Payam
The schools in Katire learned how to play volleyball and demonstrated their football skills as the UNMISS field office in Torit donated sports equipment to foster active participation in playing games to promote peace and unity in the region.
INDBATT-I administers veterinary care for livestock in Renk
The ongoing strife and political turbulence in South Sudan has caused severe damage to an already fragile veterinary infrastructure, especially in Upper Nile region.
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.164