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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan police officer turns United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) training into real results for victims of crimes in Bor

As the participants return to their communities, the impact of this training will be measured in every case they investigate, every victim they assist, and every act of justice they help deliver

“The thin line between justice denied and justice served is determined by investigation.” This simple but profound statement by warrant officer, Michael Dhieu Malual, perfectly captures how he has harnessed the power of newly developed investigation skills into meaningful outcomes for victims of crime in Bor. After receiving five-days of…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Women in Unity urge Government to pass legislation to prevent gender-based violence

The call was made during a three-day women’s forum in Bentiu, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and State Ministry of Gender as part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign

Women and girls in Unity State are urging the Government to pass long-pending legislation to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, stressing the need to shield them from harmful practices such as early and forced marriage. The call was made during a three-day women’s forum in Bentiu, organized by the…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: United Nations (UN) Police Officer Shalemi Kumari urges communities in Jonglei to end conflict and choose peace

Working as a United Nations peacekeeper in Jonglei is a challenge at the best of times, but UN Police Officer, Shalemi Kumari, is relentlessly positive about the possibility of securing sustainable peace

“There is always a way forward if we seize the chance for change and choose peace.” Working as a United Nations peacekeeper in Jonglei is a challenge at the best of times, but UN Police Officer, Shalemi Kumari, is relentlessly positive about the possibility of securing sustainable peace in the…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Press Release - United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate end to fighting in Eastern Equatoria

UNMISS reminds all parties that such violence directly contravenes commitments under the Revitalized Peace Agreement

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities following reports of renewed fighting and rising tensions in Eastern Equatoria state.  These incidents follow recent intercommunal violence, cattle raids and reported aerial bombardment in Ulang and Baliet counties, Upper Nile state, which have resulted…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Breaking barriers: Grace in Jonglei fights gender and disability discrimination

Gilbert Nantsa, a Protection, Transition and Reintegration Officer serving with UNMISS, is keen to emphasize that one does not need to be a peacekeeper or belong to security or law enforcement agencies to contribute to keeping civilians out of harm’s way

Suffering from a polio-like condition, Grace Kuei has been unable to walk since the age of five. She recalls her mother’s daily efforts to carry her to and from school. Mobility and having easy access to public spaces and services remain significant issues, but Grace, who these days enjoys the…

United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
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Building Bridges for Peace: Newly Rebuild Banton Bridge Reconnects Abyei Communities

Before the newly rebuild bridge, the local community and UNISFA peacekeepers had to make the risky crossings or long detours to get to markets, health facilities, schools, and for family visits

Applause, dust, and relief filled the air as the Abyei people gathered at Banton Bridge on River Kiir's edge.  The bridge that linked families, markets, and UNISFA patrols had largely been broken and was in a state of disrepair for months, endangering the lives of commuters and hindering free movement.…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudanese returnees face uncertain future, as regional conflict continues

Every week, three to four boats take up to 500 people each from Renk to Bulukat where they receive food, water, medical checkups, and trainings to prepare them for their onward journeys and destinations

It has been 14 years since South Sudan officially obtained independence. But it has been 26 years since Angelina Wael left her home to seek safety in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.  Today, her search for safety has come full circle and she is, once again, in her home country…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Government assesses pressing humanitarian needs among displaced people in Bazia

An eruption of conflict in mid-October 2025 between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and opposition forces forced more than 16,000 people to flee their homes, over the border in Bazia

Driven by concern for the safety and wellbeing of families displaced from Nagero county in Western Equatoria, this week, peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) travelled more than 70 kilometers to remote Bazia, a payam in South Sudan’s Western Bahr El Ghazal. An eruption of conflict in mid-October…

Save the Children
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South Sudan: New climate resilience schools to support more than 200,000 children hit by climate disasters

Save the Children, with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), has launched a US$17 million project to strengthen climate resilience through education across South Sudan

A new climate resilience schools programme launched in South Sudan will help more than 200,000 school children to get an education as the country battles repeated floods, droughts and heatwaves, Save the Children said.   Save the Children, with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Partnership for…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: In Upper Nile, land clearances supported by the United Nations (UN) family create hope for a better future

Years of conflict have left many parts of Malakal — and the surrounding areas — contaminated with explosive remnants of war

Loosely translated, the name Hai Salaam means welcoming peace.  For the people of Malakal, that translation carries real weight — it represents hope, and the promise of a new beginning.  Once completed, this vast area — nearly 19 million square meters — is set to become home to hundreds of…