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WESTERN EQUATORIA - As the rhythmic beat of traditional drums filled the air in Yambio, the capital of South Sudan's Western Equatoria State, a young girl's voice rose above the crowd with a heartfelt wish. "Oh, peace, we…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and host authorities reaffirmed their commitment to working together to improve security, protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access, as Anita Kiki…

Hope returns to Tambura as families rebuild their lives after years of conflict

UNITY – Protecting civilians is at the heart of United Nations Peacekeeping and nowhere is that commitment more evident than in Unity state, where conflict, displacement, and flooding continue to threaten communities. During…

JUBA - When Radio Miraya first went on air on 30 June 2006, Southern Sudan was emerging from decades of conflict and beginning to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. For many communities, the station's signal carried…

JONGLEI – As communities across Jonglei state continue to grapple with insecurity and humanitarian challenges, government authorities, humanitarian organizations, and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) are…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Over two days in Juba, more than five dozen representatives from civil society, faith-based organizations, Parliament, women's organizations, and youth groups came together to define a more structured role…

JONGLEI – Residents of Bor town in Jonglei State gathered at Bor Freedom Square for the launch of the United Nations global campaign, "Hear Us, Act Now" for a Peaceful World—a call for all stakeholders to build peace by…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA — Too often, children are recruited into conflicts they were never meant to be part of. Child recruitment is one of six grave violations against children that the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

UPPER NILE - Residents of Hai Matar in Malakal, Upper Nile, are rebuilding their lives, as the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, humanitarian partners, and government…

UPPER NILE – The sounds of excavators and heavy trucks echo across Bentiu long before most residents begin their day. For Pakistani military engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), another…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Civil society organizations and law enforcement agencies in South Sudan commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict through two separate events held in Terekeka…