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UNMISS steps up patrols, engagements in and around Leer following an upsurge in conflict
Following an upsurge of violence in Leer last week, UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana have stepped up their on ground presence and patrols. File Photo by Roseline Nkwelle/UNMISS. UNITY – It has not been an easy year for…
UNMISS, UNDP and government partners train traditional leaders to resolve disputes and mitigate intercommunal violence
Some 60 community leaders, representatives and members of local governance structures in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, benefited from a capacity-building workshop led by the state Ministry of Local Government and Law…
Traditional leaders in Western Bahr El Ghazal trained on brokering peace and reconciliation by UNMISS, partners
UNMISS, in partnership with civil society entity Community for Progress Organization (CEPO) and the state Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, held an interactive county-level forum in Western Bahr El Ghazal…
Ayse Biyikoglu: New bi-communal youth group steps up collaboration between scientists across the island
Ayse Biyikoglu is a very active young Cypriot who finds time on her tight schedule as a PhD student in Psychology to promote the participation of women and young people in different social arenas. Realizing the lack of women…
Communities in Magwi voice concerns over conflict with cattle herders to visiting UNMISS patrol team
Recent conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, has led to loss of lives, property and widespread displacement. An UNMISS patrol team visited numerous areas in Magwi county to evaluate the security…
Local authorities commit to ensuring respect and protection of rights for all citizens during roundtable in Rumbek
Local authorities in Lakes State have committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all citizens at the conclusion of a special roundtable event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for Human…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General Mr. Nicholas Haysom to the United Nations Security Council
New York, 15 December 2021: Thank you for this opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan. During my last briefing, I conveyed the hope that South Sudan was ready to take significant strides in advancing the…
UNMISS supports faith-based leaders bringing peace and hope to displaced families in Nagero
The UN peacekeeping helicopter circles over the small town of Nagero before gently touching down not far from a sea of makeshift shelters. On board is a delegation of South Sudanese faith-based leaders supported by the United…
UNMISS Force HQ holds gender sensitivity seminar for women peacekeepers
To mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence, a special seminar was held with women peacekeepers serving at the headquarters of the military component of the United Nations Mission in South…
UNMISS empowers rule of law actors in to investigate and prosecute cases of violence against women in Western Equatoria
With an outbreak of local conflict in Western Equatoria in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission has been working alongside local authorities to protect civilians and restore security across the region. It established a…