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An officer and a gentleman bids farewell: Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, UNMISS Force Commander
Even a Force Commander is keen on receiving (another) UN peacekeeping medal. Outgoing Lieutenant-General Shailesh Tinaikar is no exception. Photos: Isaac Billy and Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS “My earliest memory is of standing in…
UNMISS raises awareness on human rights in Maridi County following more cases of gender-based violence
At a workshop in Maridi County, participants discussed ways of ensuring that human rights are respected. Photo: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS An increase of cases of gender-based violence and other human rights violations in Western…
Statement by UNMISS on the situation in Baidit in Jonglei State, South Sudan
Jonglei State has been the scene of lots of intercommunal violence in recent years, prompting many high-level visits. Photo taken from one of them, in June 2021. Photo: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS Juba, 25 January 2021: UNMISS is…
Passing of former MINURSO Deputy Force Commander
Deputy Force Commander, Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu Our beloved former Deputy Force Commander, Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu has passed away after a brief illness in her home country of…
Briefing to the African Union Peace and Security Council Deputy Special Representative (Political) UNMISS - Mr. Guang Cong 25 January 2022 (as delivered)
UNMISS Deputy Special Representative (Political) UNMISS Guang Cong, here speaking at a different event (UN Day 2021). Excellency Ambassador Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah of Ghana and Chair of the AUPSC for January Excellencies…
Students from Wau join UNMISS, UN Country Team and state authorities to mark UN Day
“Children are future leaders of South Sudan and we are delighted to have young students join us as we mark the 76th anniversary of the United Nations,” said Sam Muhumure, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (Political) at the 19th RJMEC Meeting
[AS DELIVERED] On behalf of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to brief the R-JMEC plenary meeting today. A few days ago, on 24 October, we celebrated…
Newly deployed UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana pledge to serve for peace in Unity state
Newly deployed UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana vow to build trust and confidence among all communities in Unity state as well as contribute to building an enduring peace here. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS “We are…
Feuding communities in Tonj commit to reconciliation, ending protracted conflict at UNMISS peace dialogue
At an UNMISS peace dialogue, communities in Tonj pledge to reconcile and stop ongoing intercommunal clashes that have left many killed, injured or displaced. Photo by Peter Riing Ariik Kuol/UNMISS. “I have been dismayed and…
Major General Del Col’s official statement
I warmly welcome His Excellency Minister Sleem to Naqoura today, where he will see the work we are doing jointly with LAF and visit the Blue Line. I have reiterated to the Minister that the Lebanese Armed Forces are UNIFIL’s…