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UNMISS and partner organization provide infrastructure for clean water at Malakal prison
A "bladder" full of water safe to fill your bladder with has been handed over to the prison in Malakal, together with the necessary pipelines. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER NILE- Water is life, but if it’s not clean it…
FCR & LAF in skill sharing exercises
Another intense five-day training has taken place between the Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) 5th Brigade, from 1 to 5 August in South Lebanon. This isn’t the first time FCR’s French…
UNMISS, humanitarians and state officials visit Rualbet to engage communities, foster reconciliation
Since conflict erupted at the end of June this year, communities in Rualbet, Warrap, have suffered greatly. Currently, stability is slowly returning to the area but humanitarian needs are growing, exacerbated by the rainy…
Ending ongoing tensions in Ikotos through peaceful dialogue primary concern of communities
With ongoing cattle raids and revenge attacks, the usually peaceful fabric of life in Ikotos, Eastern Equatoria, is in tatters. People have fled to safer areas, and many have moved out of the country itself. Community members…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY
On 20 August, MINURSO celebrated the State Foundation Day of Hungary by raising their national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. Hungary has been involved in UN peacekeeping operations since the 1990s. In 1995, Hungary…
Recent UNMISS peace concert in Aweil draws massive participation and useful debate
A recent mega peace concert held by UNMISS in Aweil, South Sudan, wasn't just about the music. It led to cogent debates on the ongoing peace process in South Sudan; the need for all parties to collectively work towards a…
UNMISS hands over refurbished primary school to conflict-affected in Magwi
A school refurbishment, funded by UNMISS and implemented through local partner Children Aid South Sudan, has given hope to community members of Kerepi in Magwi county, Eastern Equatoria, who have suffered greatly through…
UNMISS forum in remote Aliamtoc-1 sees spirited discussions on women’s role as peace brokers
Some 50 women from remote Aliamtoc-1 in Lakes state, South Sudan, came together at a three-day UNMISS-sponsored forum to discuss the role of women peacebuilders at the grassroots and how they contribute to bringing about…
UNMISS hands over classrooms and police post to Mvolo communities, helps encourage voluntary returns
Schoolchildren in Mvolo, Western Equatoria, will no longer have to battle inclement weather in outdoor classrooms, thanks to an UNMISS-funded construction of a secondary school block. Additionally, the UN Peacekeeping mission…
UNMISS concerned about ongoing clashes in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State
Juba, 23 August 2022: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is concerned about the safety and security of thousands of civilians who are caught up in recent clashes between rival armed groups in Upper Nile State…