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Chinese Police Peacekeepers awarded UN medal in South Sudan

Seven Chinese Police UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have received their medals recognizing their commitment and service to the UN and the people of South Sudan during a ceremony at the UN base in Juba.

01 Dec 2017

Calls to end violence against women and girls as 16 days of activism get underway in Malakal

A campaign to end violence against women and girls as well as child marriage in South Sudan has kicked off in Malakal with a colourful cultural event at the protection of civilians site next to the United Nations base.

01 Dec 2017

Indian engineers begin road rehabilitation in Unity region of South Sudan

Indian engineers have begun three major road renovation projects in the Unity region of South Sudan to improve the safety of travel for local motorists, traders and humanitarian agencies.

30 Nov 2017

Indian engineers launch project to repair and rehabilitate Malakal-Melut road

A major project to repair 205 kilometers of road from Malakal to Melut, in the north of South Sudan, is underway by Indian engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in the conflict-affected country.

30 Nov 2017

UNMISS and Agencies launches 16 days of activism in Bor

Women “reject gender-based violence”

Women in the Jonglei region say they reject gender-based violence, early and forced marriages and they remain committed to raise awareness against this plight.

30 Nov 2017

Tonj women call for better educational opportunities for women and girls in South Sudan

Hundreds of women from rural villages in Tonj have gathered together to call for better education for girls and the opening up of adult training and learning opportunities for South Sudanese women.

30 Nov 2017

Civil society organizations urged to promote human rights in South Sudan

Civil society organizations are being urged to play an active and positive role in promoting human rights in South Sudan as part of their response to an international periodic review of the country’s human rights record.

29 Nov 2017

“Horrific killing of innocent civilians” in South Sudan condemned by UN Special Representative

The killing of “innocent civilians” in the Jonglei region of South Sudan has been condemned as “horrific” by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the country, David Shearer.

29 Nov 2017

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.182

29 Nov 2017

Governors urge South Sudanese to “rise up” for peace at historic conference in Yambio

The people of South Sudan are being urged to “rise up and be the drivers of peace” in communities across the country as nine governors came together for an historic peace conference in Yambio.

29 Nov 2017

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