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UNMISS official in Bentiu: Peace dialogue initiatives at local level crucial for reconciliation

Local peace dialogue initiatives have proven to have encouraging results and are important to reconcile communities and foster peaceful coexistence. That was a key message at such a peace forum organized by the UNMISS Civil Affairs Division in Bentiu.

03 Feb 2017

UNMISS chief at welcome reception: There is “courage and resilience”, “hope and optimism”

UNMISS chief David Shearer on Thursday attended his welcome reception in Juba amongst government officials, members of the diplomatic community and UN colleagues. In his remarks, he spoke about his “conviction that a brighter future lies ahead of South Sudan”.

02 Feb 2017

WFP and World Vision partner to tackle food insecurity in urban Juba

With reports of food shortages and looming hunger coming in from different parts of the country, the World Food Programme (WFP) and World Vision International have come up with a training programme to address the issue in Juba.

02 Feb 2017

Women’s activist: Hate speech can destroy this country

“Hate speech has the potential to instill long term hatred in society,” warns Angelina Daniel, a South Sudanese women’s activist and civil society campaigner.

02 Feb 2017

UNMISS Wau South Sudan IDPs SRSG David Shearer

IDP in Wau: “Bring peace so I can go home”

“Bring peace so I can go home;” those are the words of 48 year old Hajat Karama who was forced to flee her home in the village of Busari in June last year due to insecurity and fear.

01 Feb 2017

Press release: UNMISS “committed to creating conditions of peace and security”

The newly arrived head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, has said that the mission is “committed to helping the South Sudanese create the conditions of peace and security,” that internally displaced people need in order to feel confident about returning home.

01 Feb 2017

Wau government assures UN Special Representative of unhindered movement and humanitarian access

David Shearer, new head of UNMISS, today visited Wau and its UNMISS Protection of Civilians site as part of his first countrywide tour since taking office on 20 January. During talks with the Wau Governor, Brigadier General Andrea Mayat Acho, and the top SPLA commander in the area, Mr.

01 Feb 2017

Citchok community contributes 1.4 million SSP to construct feeder roads

The community of Citchok County of Gok State has mobilized 1.4 million SSP to pave feeder roads linking their new county to Cueibet town, the state capital.

01 Feb 2017

Hopes for UNMISS success in Rumbek to be replicated across South Sudan

The new head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, has said that he is keen to find out the “secret ingredient” of the success the mission is enjoying in Rumbek, in Western Lakes State.

31 Jan 2017

Secretary-General’s remarks to the African Union Summit [as delivered]

Your Excellency Mr. Idriss Deby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad and Chairperson of the African Union,

Your Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,

Excellencies,

All protocol observed,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

30 Jan 2017

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