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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) pays tribute to the late Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom

As the top United Nations official in South Sudan, Mr. Haysom was steadfast in his conviction that the international community stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of South Sudan in their journey of nation-building

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom. Mr. Haysom was appointed by the Secretary-General to his role at UNMISS in January 2021, bringing with him decades of…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: Displaced families in Mundri live in limbo amidst persistent violence between armed forces

Peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have visited the site, meeting displaced families and local leaders to assess urgent needs and encourage dialogue to prevent further violence

The usually quiet church compound in Mundri has turned in a bustling hub of activity with more than 4,000 people crowded together in makeshift shelters. These families have sought sanctuary at the site after being forced to abandon their homes and flee for their lives during military confrontations between armed…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)- supported dialogue seeks to build social cohesion, counter hate speech

Organizers are hopeful that candid and constructive conversations will help reduce violence by strengthening early warning mechanisms and improving coordination between community leaders, youth groups, and local authorities

“Information is the backbone of communication. When the public lacks accurate information, rumors and misinformation can quickly spread and create conflict.” This warning from civil society leader Bol Deng Bol reflects growing concern among community leaders in South Sudan’s Jonglei, where peace actors are intensifying efforts to counter hate speech…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan |

Minister of Health and World Health Organization (WHO) Representative visit Lakes and Warrap States to bolster health service delivery

The Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, launched the Special Initiative on Maternal and Newborn Health at the South Sudan Health Summit in December 2025

The Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, together with the Undersecretary, Directors General, Chairpersons of the Parliamentary Health Committees from the National Legislative Assembly and Council of States, and the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in South Sudan, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, wrapped up a two-day high-level field visit to…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: From forced marriage abolishment to child protection – customary law reform brings hope

The updated Naath law has placed a cap on dowry, recognized child rights and abolished forced marriages

‘Let children be children.’ This is the one of the messages that resonated most with participants during the many meetings preceding and informing the reform of customary law, also known as Naath law. Today, they are. At least by law. Updating this customary law was not easy. And it hadn’t…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: United Nations (UN) supported training aims to boost electoral readiness

The workshop was organized by the State High Election Committee (SHEC) with support from the UN Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (IEAT)

In Yambio, a message from a disability rights advocate captured the spirit of a new push to ensure every South Sudanese voice is heard in the country’s first elections, currently scheduled for December 2026. “As persons with disabilities, we must be included in planning for elections. It is our constitutional…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Young students debate South Sudan’s political future on International Women’s Day

The discussion, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) brought together young women from six secondary schools to discuss governance, leadership and the future of democracy in the country

As the world marked International Women’s Day, female debaters in Bor stepped onto the stage to discuss some of the most pressing political questions facing South Sudan: Can women lead better than men? Is federalism better than centralism? And is the country ready for elections? The discussion, supported by the…

United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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South Sudan: Türk urges immediate ceasefire as war crimes fears mount

The UN Human Rights Chief renewed his call on parties to the conflict to urgently return to dialogue

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday he was horrified by growing accounts of serious violations during the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, including gruesome killings of civilians, the destruction and poisoning of key water sources, and fresh waves of mass displacement. Over the past 17 days, over…

United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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United Nations (UN) inquiry finds South Sudan’s political and military leaders are driving the country towards a full-scale war and mass atrocity crimes

The Commission calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities, restoration and full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement, and compliance with South Sudan’s obligations under international law

South Sudan’s political and military leaders are systematically dismantling the 2018 Revitalized Peace agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, undermining governance and security safeguards and exposing civilians to grave risks of renewed armed conflict, mass atrocity crimes, and serious violations of international human rights law and…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-supported mobile court in Mundri can’t come soon enough for victims of crime

Traveling more than 200 kilometers from Yambio, in Western Equatoria, an assessment team escorted by United Nations peacekeepers moves slowly along rough, dusty roads, determined to reach communities that have waited years for their day in court

The journey to justice in Greater Mundri is a long and difficult one. Traveling more than 200 kilometers from Yambio, in Western Equatoria, an assessment team escorted by United Nations peacekeepers moves slowly along rough, dusty roads, determined to reach communities that have waited years for their day in court.…