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UNMISS-funded pediatric ward in Ezo gives hope and encouragement to returnees
A new healthcare facility for children is inaugurated in Ezo, Western Equatoria, to the benefit of residents and returnees alike. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – “I encourage those who fled their homes…
MINUSMA completes withdrawal from Ogossagou base after hand over to Malian authorities
Bamako, August 4, 2023 - The last Senegalese troops stationed at the MINUSMA Temporary Operating Base (TOB) in Ogossagou, Bandiagara region, central Mali, left today, following the formal handover of the base to the Malian…
UNIFIL honours deceased Ghanaian Peacekeeper
UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) today paid last respects to WOII Abubakari Ibrahim of the Ghanaian Contingent, who lost his life in a tragic vehicle accident on 28 July, while on duty in south Lebanon. At a somber…
Young people must participate in peace processes, say attendees of an UNMISS musical event
An UNMISS-organized youth outreach in Juba, Central Equatoria, builds on the need for youth participation in South Sudan’s democratic transition. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Recently, nation-building…
Fire Fighting – When Training is Turned into Practice
Last month UNIFIL’s Spanish contingent facilitated a joint training between the Spanish Military Emergency Unit, southern Lebanese Civil Defense Centers (CDCs) and UNIFIL peacekeepers. The Galatea Program, conducted from June…
Communities across flood-beleaguered Unity state continue suffering from climate shocks
Climate shocks in South Sudan have left communities stranded in floodwaters but UNMISS peacekeepers come up with new approaches to bring them relief and boost confidence. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS. UNITY - Transformed…
Government of South Sudan lifts restrictions on operations of UNMISS Radio Miraya
SRSG and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, attends a Government-hosted press conference on resolving key operational issues related to the UN-owned radio station, Radio Miraya. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA…
UNMISS Force Commander visits Yambio, assesses operations and security situation
Force Commander Mohan Subramanian recently visited Yambio to meet newly deployed Ethiopian peacekeepers; interact with senior state government officials and assess key security as well as operational issues on the ground…
People for Peace: Building consensus among local communities for peaceful coexistence in South Sudan with Francis Shuei
By: Samira Y. Salifu Meet Mr. Francis Shuei who has been working with the United Nations to create and strengthen peaceful communities in Sudan and South Sudan since 2006. Having started as a Language Assistant with the past…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh build hope through community assistance
In Kuajok, UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh recently trained prison officers and inmates on farming as well as conducted health consultations. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP – Strengthening partnerships with local…