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Ethiopian, South Korean, and Indian peacekeepers awarded UN medals for variety of key contributions
Peacekeepers in Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area have received UN medals in recognition of their outstanding efforts in promoting and sustaining peace in South Sudan. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/Mach…
South Sudan’s President confirms commitment to “speed up and conclude” Tumaini peace negotiations
The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has confirmed that the Tumaini talks with hold-out groups in Nairobi, Kenya, are not intended to negotiate a new parallel deal or to replace or dismantle the existing…
UNIFIL statement (27 November 2024)
UNIFIL welcomes the announcement of a cessation of hostilities and the recommitment to Security Council resolution 1701 as a path toward peace. We will cooperate with all relevant partners to make the cessation of hostilities…
Hardened Gudele residents concerned, determined to be heard, hoping for action to address urgent needs
A grassroots event organized in Gudele West in Juba recently provided residents with an opportunity to discuss and learn more about current political developments. Photo by Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS. JUBA - Gudele West…
Residents in Kajo Keji unanimous: “It is our collective responsibility to restore lasting peace”
More than 180 residents from five Kajo Keji communities, including leaders, women, youth, and elders, recently united to promote peace initiatives for a better future. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA –…
Ghanaian peacekeepers donate water to Rmeish school and relief agency
As part of UNIFIL’s support to local communities in south Lebanon, Ghanaian peacekeepers delivered water to a school and a relief agency in the village of Rmeish last week. Following requests to help address water needs of…
PR: CONSULTATIONS ON THE SADC MISSION IN THE DR CONGO (SAMIDRC) HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK
We, representatives of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the SADC Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC) the African Union, UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), and the Office of the United…
“By us, for us”: South Sudan launches first ever national taskforce to combat gender-based and conflict-related sexual violence
A new national task force has been established to tackle gender-based and conflict-related sexual violence, with the government declaring it as "by us, for us." Photo by Sonam Tharchen/UNMISS. The conflict plaguing parts of…
Better civil-military relations key for children in Tonj East to prosper
In Romich in Warrap State, 60 members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces participated in a workshop on protecting children’s rights, particularly by not recruiting them to their ranks. Photo by Manyang Mayom/UNMISS…
From cattle camps to cycling trails: defying disability to reach new heights
At the age of 10, an accident changed his life path, leaving him with a severe injury to his left leg. Growing up in a family of cattle keepers, where physical ability was essential for a boy's future, the incident seemed…