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Magwi activists working together to enhance civic and political spaces
A forum organized by #UNMISS in Torit focused on strengthening public participation in political processes ahead of the 2026 elections through capacity building and advocacy. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA –…
Mobile court brings justice to Leer for the first time in more than a decade
UNITY - Leer County is one of the areas hardest hit by the conflict that has ravaged South Sudan. When civil war erupted in 2013, persistent violence and insecurity forced the withdrawal of judges from Unity State, leaving…
Making south Lebanon safer: UNIFIL's efforts in UXO clearance
Since the cessation of hostilities agreement on 27 November 2024, UNIFIL has carried out 34 clearance operations in south Lebanon, removing 91 unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). While routine…
Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Sudan and South Sudan. The Council heard Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan.
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Remarks by Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), to the Security Council
[NEAR VERBATIM] Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief on the situation in South Sudan as outlined in the Secretary-General’s report submitted to this Council. Since my last briefing, there has been a sharp…
Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the brunt of sub-national violence
JUBA - Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the brunt of violence, with a concerning 51 percent increase in victims harmed by conventional parties to the conflict and other armed groups, as well as a similar rise in…
PR: MONUSCO condemns the deadly attack on civilians in Bukavu on February 27, 2025
Kinshasa, February 28, 2025: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Mrs. Bintou Keita, condemns…
Peace begins with security, employment, freedom of expression and participation in nation building
Freedom of expression and inclusion in preparations for elections were the hot topics at an UNMISS-hosted dialogue for 80 members of the Gudele community in Juba. Across South Sudan, communities are suffering extreme hardship…
UNMISS engineers renovate Bentiu–Leer Road to improve humanitarian access to vulnerable communities
UNMISS peacekeeping engineers from Pakistan are renovating a 140-kilometer stretch of road between Bentiu and Leer to enable safe and rapid delivery of humanitarian aid, enhance security, and promote peacebuilding. Since 2021…
Community leaders call for peace between cattle herders and farmers at UNMISS-hosted grassroots engagement
The land in Lainya County is rich and fertile, with a long history of successfully producing vast amounts of maize, cassava and other essential food items. Almost half of all households are engaged in farming, harvesting…
Young Cypriots gather to discuss gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day
On 4 March, young women and men from across the divide gathered in Ledra Palace Hotel to engage in a dialogue on gender bias and explore innovative ideas to advance women's rights across the island. The workshop, held just…