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UNISFA hosts a joint Misseriya-Dinka post-migration conference
A joint Dinka-Misseriya post-migration conference jointly organized by FAO, IOM, and UNISFA just ended at Todach, 20 kilometers north of Abyei town. The conference brought together the Joint Peace Committee and leaders of the…
Sensitizing Abyei women on gender issues
UNISFA recently conducted a workshop to raise awareness on gender issues affecting women within the Abyei community. The workshop on “Raising Awareness on Gender Equality and Education” targeted women groups within the Abyei…
‘Wind blowing in the direction of peace’ in Africa: UN Secretary-General
Recent developments in Africa indicate that the continent is increasingly moving in the “direction of peace” and enhanced security, the United Nations Secretary-General told journalists in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa…
OHCHR | UN demands justice for civilians deliberately and ruthlessly targeted in attacks in South Sudan
OHCHR | UN demands justice for civilians deliberately and ruthlessly targeted in attacks in South Sudan (Scroll down to download the full report and find links to other useful material) UN Human Rights monitors have…
UN SRSG for Sexual Violence in Conflict condemns use of rape as a tactic of war in South Sudan
Addressing and reversing the culture of impunity is crucial to end sexual violence in South Sudan, United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, stated at a press conference in Juba…
“Stability, reconciliation and resilience” key ingredients for peace and prosperity in Yambio: Head of UNMISS
David Shearer, Head of UNMISS, used his visit to Yambio to have talks with lots of local stakeholders. Here with Gbudwe Governor Daniel Badagbu. Business is booming in the town of Yambio. The markets are bustling with…
Displaced boys and girls in Bentiu receive volleyball training by UN peacekeepers
UN peacekeepers in Bentiu give youths a chance to become better volleyball players and to interact with each other in a friendly way, thus promoting reconciliation and unity. Nyayida Osama is one of more than 40 volleyball…
Malakal celebrates South Sudan’s independence anniversary for the first time since 2013
South Sudan's Independence Day was celebrated in Malakal for the first time since war broke out, in 2013. On 9 July, citizens in Malakal in central Upper Nile celebrated the seventh anniversary of the independence of South…
30 rural court judges trained in adjudication and mediation in North Darfur
Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID. Some 30 rural court judges from remote localities in North Darfur attended a two-day training on adjudication and mediation, supported by UNAMID Rule of Law (RoL) Section, in El Fasher…
Improved relations between Madi community and armed forces encourage returns to Pageri
Rose Aliyaa is one of approximately 300 people who have returned to Pageri County, following a successful February peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS. In the abandoned town and villages of Pageri County, community members…