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UN volunteers crucial to protecting civilians and building peace in South Sudan

In May 2015, Kweku Bassaw was working alongside other civilian staff protecting hundreds of people who had fled from violent clashes and sought sanctuary at a United Nations protection site in Melut.

23 Feb 2018

Freedom of expression essential for peace in South Sudan– UN report

Restrictions on freedom of expression in South Sudan are having a “chilling effect” and “further shrinking the space for debate and dissent” in the conflict-affected country, according to a new UN report.

22 Feb 2018

Freedom of expression essential for peace in conflict-affected South Sudan – UN report

Genuine reconciliation and lasting peace will only be achieved in South Sudan if people are free and safe to express their opinions regardless of their ethnic or political affiliations, says a UN report released today.

22 Feb 2018

Indian peacekeepers provide desperately needed veterinarian support to Wau Shilluk cattle keepers

Cattle are like gold in South Sudan.

21 Feb 2018

New Warrap County Police Station renovation project aims to improve security; promote rule of law

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in collaboration with the South Sudan National Police Service has launched a renovation project of the Warrap County Police station, valued at 45,783 USD.

20 Feb 2018

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.192

19 Feb 2018

Disarmament process in Greater Lakes hampered by availability of guns and lack of trust

Cattle keepers in the Greater Lakes region have voiced concerns over the ongoing disarmament process in the area. Some fear that weapons will still be readily available, others doubt that the government will be able to protect them from attacks if and when they find themselves unarmed.

19 Feb 2018

Rwandan police officers awarded UN medals for outstanding service in Juba

This Monday, a total of 183 Rwandan police officers, including 30 women, received UN medals for having served the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with diligence and dedication.

19 Feb 2018

WFP completes first food delivery by boat in Upper Nile

The World Food Programme (WFP) has accomplished a historical feat by delivering a first load of aid by boat. The barge transported some five hundred metric tons of food on the Nile River from Renk to Malakal for further distribution in other Upper Nile areas struck by food shortages.

18 Feb 2018

Donation of bunk beds provides dreamy comfort to orphans in Torit

Orphans in Torit can now drift into their dreams on new bunk beds donated to them on Thursday. The 40 beds were handed over to the Faith Ministry International Orphanage Centre by Lieutenant (Navy) Sven Lindner, who works in Torit for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

16 Feb 2018

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