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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deng Dau Deng. Ambassadors, Heads of Missions and representatives of the diplomatic community. Heads of UN Agencies and NGOs. UN personnel. And citizens of Juba. Welcome and thank you for…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 253

The bridge linking Joppa to major markets, health centers and schools in the South Sudanese capital Juba is a lifeline for the local community. But damage caused by heavy flooding during the rainy season had left residents…

Passengers injured in a plane crash in Bor are receiving urgent medical care from Sri Lankan peacekeepers stationed at a hospital operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. “I want to say how grateful we are for…

Young members of the Lol community are vowing to resist being caught up in petty politicking and to focus on being ambassadors for peace in South Sudan. A special training session was held for young people in the Northern…

They look just like any other soldier. They dress the same and follow the same rules. They have the same levels of discipline and training. They even wear their ranks and medals of honor - such as the ones they just received…

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 254

Thirty officers serving with the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) in Gogrial have benefited from an intensive training session to sharpen their criminal investigative skills and improve their understanding of child…

Human rights messages will echo more loudly if organisations speak collectively, UNMIK’s human rights partners learned in a joint training. More than 30 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from throughout Kosovo gathered…

Cultural heritage and cultural properties have been destroyed, looted and trafficked throughout history, particularly during conflict and post-conflict situations. Armed forces around the world play a key role in preserving…