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Returnees pledge to lead reconciliation in their home communities in Leer
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has transported more than 20 displaced persons from its protection site in Wau to their homes in Leer, in the Unity region. The new arrivals, mostly women and children, are determined…
UNMISS Bangladesh battalion treats thousands of cattle in Wau
They show up from virtually nowhere. No pre-announcement of their arrival is needed. When the team of Bangladeshi troops-cum-veterinaries serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan appear, any wise livestock…
Government armed forces reiterate commitment not to enlist children
“The children we enlist in the military are our own children, and we destroy them if this [practice] continues. We must respect them. They must not be allowed to lose their childhoods.” James Adol Acholl, is one of 50…
Peace and road safety messages come riding on boda bodas in Wau
Wau boda boda rider Dulu Remejo is upbeat about his new acquisition – a shiny white helmet and an orange reflective vest. “It is true that a helmet will help in the riding of my motor cycle and prevent accidents,’’ he says…
Lebanon’s female security personnel receive training on self-defense
UNIFIL’s Sector East Headquarters organized a training on self-defense to female members of the Lebanese security agencies at its base near Marjayoun, south-eastern Lebanon, last week. Female security personnel from Lebanon’s…
UN Global Open Day: Time for more women deal-makers in Kosovo political processes
March 12, 2019 – The need to increase the presence of women in high level political processes and the need for more women taking an active role in all levels of politics in Kosovo were highlighted in a joint United Nations…
Malakal cycles for peace and the environment
Malakal’s finest cyclists have taken to the streets in the first of many “rides for peace” aimed at encouraging climate action in the world’s youngest country. Led by ultra-cyclist and peacekeeper Lieutenant Colonel Srinivas…
Mobile court in Bentiu reduces case backlog and whets appetite for permanent justice
Upon completion of a fourth session in Bentiu, a visiting mobile court had convicted eight people found guilty of rape, murder, armed robbery, kidnapping and serious assault. “It is very good that there is a court dealing…
Don’t mess with me: UK peacekeepers teach South Sudanese girls self-defence skills
“Let’s say that I go into the forest to collect firewood and boys start touching me. I will know how to protect myself and get away from them safely,” says Therezone Steven, a Primary Seven pupil at Bentiu Primary School…
Troubles in Eastern Equatoria spur push for regional dialogue
Martin Lorikai is a local chief in the village of Magos, Eastern Equatoria. He and his people are descendants of the Toposa, one of more than 60 ethnic groups in South Sudan. In the neighbouring village of Lopeat, on the…