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Central Equatorian herders and farmers agree on measures to end recurring clashes
Following recurring clashes between farmers and cattle herders in Central Equatoria, UNMISS supported a forum where representatives from the two parties discussed and agreed on measures to put an end to their conflict…

UNMISS peacekeepers help boost trade and economic growth in Greater Pibor
In Pibor, UNMISS South Korean engineers built a 35-kilometer road connecting the town to nearby Bor and Akobo. As a result, the local market is booming, with traders actively selling locally produced goods like as maize…

Community-led committees link citizens with police in Eastern Equatoria State
Eastern Equatoria State’s fourth Police Community Relations Committee has been established in Magwi. Like similar committees elsewhere, its purpose it to be a link between citizens and law enforcement agents. Photo…

Community-based militias take heavy toll on civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Widespread attacks against civilians persist across South Sudan, driven primarily by subnational armed violence involving community-based militias and/or civil defense groups, according to the latest quarterly brief by…

Central African Republic: Urgent action required to address human rights violations in places of detention - UN report
GENEVA/BANGUI - Urgent and concrete action is required to ensure respect for human rights in places of detention in the Central African Republic (CAR), where torture and ill-treatment, illegal and arbitrary arrest and…
Supporting state and local authorities on upholding human rights focus of recent UNMISS visit
UNMISS Director of Human Rights Division visits Warrap State to meet diverse stakeholders. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP – “It’s always vital to get firsthand reports about the human rights situation across South Sudan,”…

Communities of Tambura celebrate new Yubu bridge funded by UNMISS
The new, UNMISS-funded Yubu bridge is a sturdy one. Many, many people can stand on it at the same time. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS Local communities in Western Equatoria State’s conflict-prone Tambura County recently…

UNMISS and Jonglei government work on preventive measures following flood alerts
Ahead of the peak of the rainy season, UNMISS in Bor is collaborating with local authorities in Jonglei State to identify and implement preventive measures to mitigate the consequences of floods expected in large areas of the…

UNMISS renovates Bilual Secondary School, creating a better learning environment for all
An UNMISS-funded renovation of Bilual Secondary School in remote Yuai in Jonglei State, aims to enable students to pursue higher education while also reducing the risk of early marriages. Photo by Achol Kur Marial Kur/UNMISS…

UNMISS funds new police training centre in Torit County
To enhance law enforcement and facilitate the voluntary return of internally displaced persons, a new police station has been built in Himodonge in Torit County. Photo by Yakudu Moses/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA – With crime on…
