UNMISS News

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…

JUBA - “Every time we succeed, we are not just removing explosive ordinances. We are also planting possibilities.” This compelling call to action from Nyoka Loice Scopas, representing the Women in Mine Action Network…

BOR – “Every time I visited the prison, I encountered female inmates who wanted to feel useful but didn’t know how. So, I decided to do something to help.” After 30 years working as a prison officer in her home country Gambia…

JONGLEI - South Sudan is ramping up its battle against wildlife crime through a dynamic multi-agency initiative that combines training, enforcement, and community engagement. The initiative, supported by the United Nations…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - “We have been living in fear. Whenever there is a small issue, they beat you and point their gun at you.” Gangura resident, Ester Naumba, explains the persistent tension between local communities and…