UNMISS News

Western Equatoria – As dawn breaks over Duduma, a community near Yambio, parents and local leaders gather under mango trees. Their focus is how to better protect their children so that they have the opportunity they deserve…

JONGLEI – “Regardless of the mistakes a person may make or the crimes they commit, they should always be recognized as human beings deserving of compassion and understanding.” This compelling message from UN Police Officer…

JONGLEI – Women across South Sudan continue to be subjected to the horror of sexual and gender-based violence, which causes immense emotional, psychological and physical damage. In the Jonglei region, persistent conflict has…

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – When the dry season arrives, it’s time for the cattle to move. To protect these precious resources during this lean period, pastoralists from the north start migrating their herds southwards to fresh…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Bekia Mahadi Ali and her eight children literally ran for their lives when war erupted in Sudan. They fled across the border into South Sudan and then made their way down to the country to Makpandu refugee…

JUBA, 19 March 2026 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom. Mr. Haysom was…

JUBA - Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian was appointed as Force Commander at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in July 2022. After almost four years leading around 14,000 military peacekeepers, his service at…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - The usually quiet church compound in Mundri has turned in a bustling hub of activity with more than 4,000 people crowded together in makeshift shelters. These families have sought sanctuary at the site…

JONGLEI - “Information is the backbone of communication. When the public lacks accurate information, rumors and misinformation can quickly spread and create conflict.” This warning from civil society leader Bol Deng Bol…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - A newly established Special Protection Unit (SPU) in Maridi a county in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, has had a tangible impact on increasing women’s protection. This confidential space for…

JONGLEI – “I don’t want to return home. It will only remind me of what we have been through.” Nyakim’s * tragedy began with her husband being killed and her home being burnt down when armed actors attacked her village in…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - In Yambio, a message from a disability rights advocate captured the spirit of a new push to ensure every South Sudanese voice is heard in the country’s first elections, currently scheduled for December…