In a bid to mitigate longstanding source of conflict, UNMISS, as part of its Quick Impact Projects programme, drills a solar-powered borehole in Pau-Adhot. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Shared…
A recent peace dialogue held jointly by UNMISS and UNDP brought together the Gawar and Lak Nuer communities from two counties – Ayod and Fangak – to discuss conflict resolution methods as well as ways to build community…
By: Camilla Stamp & Samira Y. Salifu From the icy plains of Greenland to the arid Golan heights, the life of Commander Janne Kristina Larsen has been one of unforgettable and challenging experiences. Having led the human…
GENEVA (12 May 2023) – A fact-finding report from the UN Human Rights Office has concluded there are strong indications that more than 500 people were killed – the vast majority summarily executed – by Malian troops and…
A new centre for people from all of Kosovo’s communities – led by people from all communities – was launched today at an UNMIK event marking trustbuilding efforts in Kosovo. The Barabar Centre is a multi-ethnic dialogue space…
On the World Day of Families, find out more about Dr Risiku Amusa’s whose long time dream of putting her skills to the service of peace came true 20 years ago when she joined the United Nations Peacekeeping mission in the…
UNMISS Rule of Law helps build capacities and gender awareness for 30 officers from the National Prisons Service in Juba. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA - As South Sudan’s partner for peace, the United…
By: Samira Y. Salifu Lieutenant Colonel Chea Maysaros from Cambodia is serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as a deputy commanding officer for the Cambodian Military Police unit. In this story, she…
From May 2 to 3, an intra-community dialogue was organized in Ménaka town, North of Mali, between the Daoussahack community and specifically between the Idoguiritanes of Tinabaw and the Idoguiritanes of Infourkaretane. The…
A high-level delegation led by UNMISS Deputy Chief, Guang Cong, meets local communities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – As South Sudan, the world’s…
A team of peacekeepers recently visited Panakuach, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, to assess the needs of new returnees who have headed back to their home country, following escalating violence in Khartoum. Photo by…
A team of peacekeepers recently visited Panakuach, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, to assess the needs of new returnees who have headed back to their home country, following escalating violence in Khartoum. Photo by…