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UN Day Celebrated in Bentiu
The UNMISS in Bentiu commemorated the 71st anniversary of United Nations with a flag raising ceremony, a taste of cultures event and sporting events.
DATE: 19.9.2016.DURATION: 4:35 seconds.LANGUAGE: English.PRODUCER: Luka William Athiel.
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS, has condemned the rising wave of insecurity in parts of the country including in Mayom County, where an attack on a convoy in Adok earlier in the week left a Member of Parliament wounded.
SRSG Ellen Margrethe Løj says its honor for her to have served as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in South Sudan for over two years.
The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has informed the Secretary General of the United Nations that she will be stepping down from her role at the end of November, after over two years at the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan.
The JMEC Chairperson, Festus Mogae, urges quick deployment of Regional Protection Force.
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) says the deployment of the Regional Protection Force is of ‘paramount importance.’
UNMISS reminds all parties to respect the civilian nature of the PoC sites.
UNMISS reminds all parties to respect the civilian nature of the PoC sites
The Human Rights Division (HRD) of UNMISS last week conducted a human rights awareness programme with the Western Lakes members of parliament (MPs).
Barely enough cattle for a Terekeka marriage. Any traditional Mundari wedding takes at least 45 heads of cattle to go ahead, according to local sources. Photo: UNMISS/James Sokiri
Payment of high bride prices during marriages has become a major trigger of cattle rustling in Terekeka, state officials say.
An UNMISS team visiting Terekeka to discuss the need for inter-communal dialogue. Photo: UNMISS/James Sokiri
Authorities in Terekeka State are calling on the UN Mission in the country to help communities dialogue in order to foster peaceful co-existence.
The call was made during a recent UNMISS visit to the area, aimed at exploring opportunities of mutual interest.