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UNMISS peacekeepers support humanitarian efforts to protect civilians during cholera outbreak
South Korean peacekeepers gifted more than 1,000 bars of soap, blankets, quilts, and intravenous fluids, essential for treating dehydration from cholera-related diarrhea, at an official ceremony at Bor Hospital. Photo by Mach…
Observer Group Lebanon Returns to Patrol Base West in Southern Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon — January 10, 2025 — UNTSO Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) has restarted its operations after the signature of the ceasefire agreement on 27 November 2024 and has officially returned to Patrol Base West, marking…
UNMISS Force Commander inspects road repairs by peacekeeping engineers in Eastern Equatoria
To improve community mobility and ensure access to essential services, peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving in Eastern Equatoria are repairing a 98-kilometer road connecting Torit to Lafon. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS…
Abyei Firefighters Attend Fire Safety Training
Some 42 Abyei firefighters, including 26 women, participated in a fire safety training at the mission headquarters on 21 January. The training, organized by UNPOL in collaboration with UNMAS and the Security Section, aimed to…
JOINT PRESS RELEASE South Sudan: UN report says arbitrary arrests and detentions remain serious concern
GENEVA/JUBA, 18 December 2024 – Arbitrary arrests and ensuing detention of civilians remain a serious human rights concern in South Sudan, according to a joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the United Nations…
Nepali Peacekeepers reopen vital road in Shaqra
UNIFIL’s Nepali peacekeepers have repaired a major road in Shaqra, restoring access for the local community and UNIFIL operations. The work was completed on December 16, 2024. The road had been blocked since late October by a…
Faith-based groups in Wau pledge continued promotion of inclusivity, peace, reconciliation
There was not only messages of peace and unity but also singing when faith-based groups got together in Wau. Photos: Michael Wondi/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – With South Sudan and many of its citizens still healing…
Dialogue averts conflict between farmers and cattle keepers in Rokon, Central Equatoria
Scarce resources frequently breed tensions between farmers and pastoralists. In Rokon, the two sides met to address their differences and prevent further conflict. Photos: Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – In…
UNMISS calls for restraint and sustained government interventions to quell rising violence in Tambura
Juba, 19 December 2024 –The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) urges all involved parties to demonstrate restraint following rising violence in the Tambura region of Western Equatoria state. This month alone…
Tonj North prison farm transforms lives of inmates and community members alike
Inmates and staff at the Tonj North prison are proud of their farm and the variety of vegetables it produces, which benefits the outside-the-walls community as well. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – A groundbreaking…