UNMISS News

UNITY – Nyaluda Tut was detained for 15 days after being accused of theft and says she was tortured while in custody. The 26-year-old feels that her life has been saved after her case was dismissed by a mobile court held in…

UPPER NILE - A year ago, Nasir was the scene of horrific violence when clashes erupted between armed forces and youth militia, causing significant loss of life and widespread displacement of local communities. The resilient…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “You’re big brother!” It seems like everyone knows Radio Miraya presenter Sebit Manash and his fellow correspondents. Expanding their already substantial listenership, the rollout of the ‘Miraya on…

JONGLEI – Jonglei is renowned for its great beauty as one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands and most expansive savannah grasslands. However, this vast landscape also hosts the deep, dark secret of a growing number of…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - With South Sudan scheduled to hold its first post-independence elections in December, the time for preparations to ensure it is conducted peacefully and credibly is fast running out. Minimal funding has…

MALAKAL - In Upper Nile, extraordinary flooding is creating new challenges for communities already struggling with persistent conflict, widespread displacement, and extreme economic hardship. “There used to be many houses in…

JONGLEI – In Bor, cattle are more than livestock. They are a source of pride, wealth, and identity. For generations, cattle keeping has been the domain of South Sudanese men while women are relegated to tasks such as milking…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Rick Root Quayle is one of over 7000 refugees that made their way from Jonglei State to Central Equatoria during the violence that erupted earlier this year. Despite challenging conditions posed by the…

JUBA – It has been 32 years since a devastating genocide against Tutsis resulted in the deaths of more than one million people and divided the country of Rwanda. “An entire nation was shattered in a matter of weeks…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Amani Ibrahim Kafi stands proudly in her uniform, representing the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) after nearly two decades of service amid conflict and displacement. During a two-day training…

BOR – For young people living in Bor, opportunities often feel out of reach in a region plagued by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. But, for more than a 120 young men and women, a quiet revolution has started…

BOR – For Police Officer Ayen Deng Mach, embarking on a path that had long been dominated by men has always, not just been a privilege, but a duty. The decision she made twelve years ago to join the police service was…