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17 Oct 2017

“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.

17 Oct 2017

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.

17 Oct 2017

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.

13 Oct 2017

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.

13 Oct 2017

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.

13 Oct 2017

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.

13 Oct 2017

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.

13 Oct 2017

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.

12 Oct 2017

UN and community watch group work together to improve safety at Bentiu protection site

Crime and violence at the United Nations protection site in Bentiu has dropped significantly as the result of a joint effort between UN security staff and a community watch group set up by those who have sought sanctuary at the site.

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