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UNMISS boosts peacekeeping presence on western Nile to support returning refugees
Every morning, Regina and Sunday Peters walk for two hours in the sweltering sun to get from their village to school in Kodok. After laboring over their lessons, they spend several hours selling milk for the equivalent of…
Appeals for help as the displaced return to resume life in Lankien
Some 8,000 displaced persons have now returned home in the Lankien area to resume their normal lives, even as new challenges stand in their way. “A lot of the people who are returning from Akobo, Ethiopia, Kenya and other…
SRSG TANIN WARNS AGAINST ESCALATION OF TENSIONS
SRSG Zahir Tanin said in a statement, “I follow with serious concern the recent developments culminating today in the declared resignations by the mayors of four northern municipalities”. Regarding the tariffs placed on…
An orange day at UNMISS as staff join global campaign to end violence against women
It was an orange day at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), with orange balloons, orange t-shirts, and orange ribbons on display at an orange expo. “You can see here, on the wall, what UNPOL [UN Police] is doing,”…
MINUSMA closes its camp in Kidal, marking the end of its presence in the region
Bamako, October 31, 2023 - MINUSMA ended its presence in the Kidal region today, following the departure of its last personnel by air and land convoy. The last convoy of peacekeepers left Kidal by road this morning for Gao…
Pariak women rejoice as UNMISS hands over maternity ward to local health care centre
Peer through the masses and the greenery and you shall spot an UNMISS-funded maternity ward, handed over to the good and grateful people of Pariak. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI- The birth of a child is a precious…
Organized forces and communities in Mundri East and Tambura urged to protect children’s rights
UNMISS recently conducted child protection workshops in the counties of Mundri East and Tambura. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Despite the existence of a national action plan – and concerted efforts to…
SRSG ZIADEH MEETS UNFPA’S REGIONAL DIRECTOR
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh met today the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Country Director for Serbia, North…
UNMISS peacekeepers from China recognized for their contributions to protecting civilians and helping build peace
Some 332 Chinese peacekeepers, including 16 women, have received the prestigious UN medal for their service to the cause of durable peace in South Sudan. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – For Blue Helmets serving for peace with the…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers protect civilians, boost community confidence in Kuajok
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving for peace in Kuajok continue to win hearts, boost confidence and build trust with host communities. Recently, they handed over school supplies to students in remote areas; gave free medical…