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Boost for Rumbek artists as UNMISS hands over renovated cultural centre
Everyone in Rumbek was there for the handing over of an UNMISS-funded Quick Impact Project. Photo: James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS LAKES – One of numerous benefits of a peaceful environment is that it allows for time and effort…
Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 31th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[As delivered] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today.Since our last meeting, President Kiir in his statement on Martyrs’ Day acknowledged that the country…
On a visit to Abyei, USG Christian Saunders calls for strong leadership to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.
The Under Secretary General (USG), Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Christian Saunders, has stressed the crucial role of leadership in effectively combating sexual…
UNISFA completes construction of water handpump projects in Bokcchop IDP camp and Nhom Akoom Village
On August 8th, UNISFA handed over two fully completed water handpumps, to the Bokchop IDPs Camp and Nhom Akoon Village, during a ceremony held in the two villages. The event was officiated by OiC Ag HoM/FC, Brig General Aby…
People for Peace: Private Kylie Friel reflects on her journey from Ireland to keeping the peace with the UN in the Golan
By: Samira Y. Salifu Private Kylie Friel, a 24-year-old in the Irish Defence Forces and originally from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, serves with the 67 Infantry Group of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force…
People for peace: For Anna Lewe, peace begins from home and with how you treat your neighbour. It does not come from abroad
By: Samira Y. Salifu As a child, Anna Lewe would see United Nations vehicles pass by in her village of Mardi located in the Western Equatoria State of South Sudan. She recalls marveling at the sight of selfless men and women…
Rafail Dimitriou: “Green skills are the key to unlocking a sustainable world”
Rafail Dimitriou is a young Cypriot who is passionate about raising awareness and mobilising young people in Cyprus to tackle climate change and its effects while also advocating for the rights of youth across the island. As…
GHANBATT donates assorted relief materials to women group in Marial Achak
Abyei, 22 August 2022 – The CIMIC Team of the Ghanian Battalion (GHANBATT) led by the Officer Commanding Marial Achak COB, Capt. SO Sarkodie, recently donated some assorted relief items to the Marial Achak Women Association…
Landili communities raise humanitarian concerns with patrolling peacekeepers
Patrolling UNMISS peacekeepers spent time with communities in remote Landili, Western Equatoria, to assess their security and humanitarian needs. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA - “When we see UNMISS Blue…
Going green to survive
In the remote town of Chebaa, south Lebanon, three hundred households have been struggling for months with their municipal water supply. The town’s main water source comes from a well, brought to the surface by an electric…