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Communities in Lowoi, Eastern Equatoria, tell UNMISS peacekeepers food assistance is priority
Communities living in Lowoi, a primarily agrarian society, have had their homes and farmlands destroyed by seasonal nomadic herders. Many have been displaced in the past few months and need urgent food assistance, as a…
UNMISS hands over much-needed new incinerator to Malakal Teaching Hospital
A hospital worker is pictured going to dispose medical waste at the new incinerator at Malakal Teaching Hospital. This much-needed disposal site was funded by UNMISS and constructed by the International Medical Corps; it was…
UNMISS trains military justice sector representatives on key child protection measures
Some 60 participants from the military justice sector attended an UNMISS workshop on the rights of children and the need to protect them when armed conflict arises. Photo by Moses Pasi/UNMISS. “Children are the future of our…
UNMISS peacekeepers receive reinforcements as they deal with rising tensions in Greater Pibor
Renewed conflict in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has led to thousands being displaced and increased need for humanitarian assistance in this already-beleaguered part of South Sudan. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS…
UNMISS organized forum in Juba to confirm resolutions bringing peace to Kajo-Keji County
Participants at a Kajo-Keji peace forum in Juba, organized by UNMISS. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has supported the validation of resolutions reached by the sons and daughters of Kajo-Keji County in Central…
The Security and Gender Group calls for concrete actions to respond to the “shadow pandemic” of violence against women and girls
10 December 2020 As the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence comes to an end, the Security and Gender Group (SGG) calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls, and…
UNFICYP awards peacekeepers for their service for peace
Fourteen UNFICYP peacekeepers were awarded for their service for peace in Cyprus in a medal presentation ceremony held at the Mission’s headquarters in Nicosia today. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in…
UN peacekeepers provide free medical services to soldiers and civilians in Moum, Unity State
Ghanaian peacekeepers providing medications, mosquito nets and medical treatment to both military personnel and civilians in Moum in Unity State. Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
The stakes of the next elections in the Central African Republic
by Arsène T. Gbaguidi, Director of the Electoral Assistance Division, UN Mission in Central African Republic The Central African Republic remains a fragile State. After decades of armed political conflict, the return to…
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Statement of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan
From the virtual Security Council session where UNMISS Head David Shearer briefed the Council on the situation in South Sudan. [As delivered] Thank you, Mr. President. Good afternoon everybody. Very nice to be with you once…