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PR: The Government of the DRC and MONUSCO sign a disengagement plan for the withdrawal of the Mission
Kinshasa, 22 November 2023 : On Tuesday, 21 November, in Kinshasa, the Congolese Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie, Mr Christophe Lutundula, and the Special Representative of the United Nations…
Capacity building key to overcoming challenges in women’s political participation
In Eastern Equatoria, UNMISS hosts a three-day forum to galvanize women’s full and equal participation in ongoing peace processes as South Sudan races against the clock towards its first post-independence elections. Photo by…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS to the Security Council [Near Verbatim]
[Near Verbatim] Madame President, Thank you for the opportunity to address the Council today on the situation in South Sudan. I acknowledge the presence of the interim Chairperson of RJMEC, Gen. Charles Gituai, and the…
High interest in elections amid concerns for hunger, disease and security according to latest UNMISS perception survey
JUBA, 20 June 2023 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has today released the findings of its recent Perception and Public Opinion Survey conducted by an independent third party. This annual survey, which…
UN Volunteer Samuel Cherinet in South Sudan: “Seeing practical results of our work makes me proud”
Samuel Cherinet (right) spends a lot of time in the field, here inspecting a construction site where an UNMISS Quick Impact Project is being completed. Photos: Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Impact is not…
Peace and security key for credible, free and fair elections, say returnees
UNMISS, UNHCR and UN Women jointly held consultations with returnees and displaced people in Wau and Raja, Western Bahr El Ghazal, on the importance of every citizen's participation in ongoing democratic processes in South…
UNMISS tours Renk borders to assess security and economic condition of people fleeing the Sudan conflict
As the crisis in Sudan continues, UNMISS and humanitarian partners are doing everything they can to help those seeking refuge across the border in South Sudan. A recent visit by the UN Peacekeeping mission to Renk aimed at…
Bor women demand right to equal representation in South Sudan’s justice delivery system
In Bor, South Sudan, 45 women have learnt about their right to be represented in the country's justice delivery system, thanks to UNMISS Rule of Law. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – Women and young girls have…
Transforming lives behind bars: UNMISS Quick Impact Project brings dignity to Terekeka prisoners
Cutting the ribbon to one of three newly refurbished cell blocks at the Terekeka County Prison, where male, female and juvenile inmates will now be separated. Photos: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA- A…
Press release: With UNMISS support, South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) takes steps toward increased accountability through General Court Martial (GCM) process
Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS Juba, 19 June 2023 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes concrete steps taken by the Government of South Sudan to pursue accountability and justice for survivors of…