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Peacekeepers’ “Happy Mango Tree Project” spreads smiles in Kuajok

“The best time to plan a tree is twenty years ago, the second-best time is now.” With that age-old Chinese adage in mind, and factoring in that they were not around two decades ago, a group of Kuajok-based UN police officers decided to start acting in July, by launching what they call the “Happy

14 Nov 2019

Commitment to a “zero-child army” trumps differences during Juba conference

Although the converging of warring factions is normally not a good sign, a recent conference in Juba proved to be a significant exception when government and opposition forces met to discuss a matter that has been ravaging South Sudan for many, many years: the all too common presence of children

13 Nov 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 255

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 255 - 11 November 2019

12 Nov 2019

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In the face of uncertainty, residents of Aweil remain hopeful of unity

More than 1,000 residents in the Maper area of Aweil mustered their best rallying call for peace during a neighbourhood-wide advocacy initiative held this week to promote a better understanding of the country’s revitalized peace agreement.

12 Nov 2019

In Tombura, UNMISS works with faith groups to foster peaceful coexistence

22-year-old Angelica Luka finds herself working long hours making pancakes, daily, yet her labour fetches only 1.5 dollars by the time she retires. It is the only way she gets to feed her three children.

12 Nov 2019

Opposition forces in Panyume laud UNMISS’ peace advocacy efforts

Members of Dr. Riek Machar’s opposition group in the Yei River area’s Panyume have praised the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its engagement in peace advocacy amid challenging conditions.

12 Nov 2019

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on South Sudan

The Secretary-General welcomes the decision of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Council of Ministers, further to the agreement by the South Sudanese parties under the auspices of Uganda and Sudan, to extend the pre-transitional period for an additional 100 days.

12 Nov 2019

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UNPOL training inspires and educates officials in Tonj

Spurred by a concern over the lack of court infrastructure and judicial services in the greater Tonj area, United Nations Police (UNPOL) peacekeepers in Kuajok this week lead a two-day workshop on capacity-building related to criminal investigation proceedings and protection of human rights for l

12 Nov 2019

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Opposition forces in Eastern Equatoria continue registrations at cantonment sites

While the formation of a unity government has been postponed by another 100 days, opposition forces in Eastern Equatoria continue to register at the five assigned cantonment sites in the region: Nyara, Irube, Lowareng, Kapoeta and Ashwa.

11 Nov 2019

UNMISS trains animal health workers and hands over game-changing vet clinic in Kodok

08 Nov 2019

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