The third extraordinary RJMEC plenary took place in Juba yesterday where stakeholders and partners deliberated upon the resolution to extend South Sudan's transitional period to February 2027. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis…
“Children do not start wars and cannot end them. We must do everything in our power to safeguard them. From their ability to learn through to accessing livelihoods, protecting children is not a choice, but an obligation.” At…
“I have not seen my husband since 2016. I have eight children to take care of, and I don’t know what the future holds. Still, it is our shared difficulties that make us strong”. Mariam Suna* is one of thousands of women who…
Feuding communities in Tonj East commit to end the fighting, reconcile and build peace during UNMISS-hosted dialogue. For months, diverse communities in Tonj East have been engaging in a vicious cycle of cattle raiding and…
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) take note of the decision by the Presidency and the Council of…
Achol Deng has been sick with stomach pain for days. Her son has malaria and a bad cough. She has been unable to access to healthcare because of a scarcity of medical centers in Kuajok and the wider Warrap region. Many…
Some 50 students in Torit are now empowered to uphold the rights of children and women, thanks to an interactive session hosted by UNMISS and the Eastern Equatoria state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare. Photo by…
Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to discuss the extension resolution today. While the UN will endorse the extension of the transitional period, we do so with real regret and…
STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 18 SEPTEMBER 2024 I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s meeting on the situation in the…
On 17 September, a UNISFA team comprising of the Civil Liaison and Public Information Offices, conducted a sensitization session for members of the Joint Community Peace Committee (JCPC), Joint Court, and Joint Protection…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with civil society, political actors and community leaders in the Mitrovica region today, expressing support for all communities…
The Zanunga Women's Group in Yambio was established for its members to be able to assist each other and to promote peace in their communities. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- The United Nations Mission in South…