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United Nations Mission in South Sudan-supported police station boosts rule of law and security in Gadiang

JUBA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 50 South Sudanese medical professionals on Thursday finished a three-month Chinese language course. Anthony Lupai Simon, direc

Action needed now for timely, credible elections next year, says top United Nations official, Nicholas Haysom

[Near Verbatim] Good morning to all of you and welcome to the regular UNMISS Press Conference.Let me also welcome everyone joining us live on Radio Miraya across the country.The press conference is part of our commitment to provide regular updates to the media and to the people of South Sudan, on our assessment of the current situation of the country and what UNMISS is doing

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - A race against time has begun in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, as it looks toward completing its democratic transition by holding free, fair, and credible elections in December 2024. Despite the clock ticking down, foundational tasks necessary for South Sudanese to head to the ballot boxes without further delays remain incomplete. Intercommunal

Action is needed now to pave the way for timely and credible elections in South Sudan next December, the UN Special Representative for the country told journalists in the capital, Juba, on Wednesday. |

Action is needed now to pave the way for timely and credible elections in South Sudan next December, the UN Special Representative for the country told journalists in the capital, Juba, on Wednesday. “With only 17 months remaining on the Roadmap ...

Our teams are working with communities in South Sudan to ensure they have the vital medications, skills and supplies to combat the severe flooding expected in the coming months.

The humanitarian situation in South Sudan is worsening, driven by the cumulative and compounding effects of years of conflict, subnational violence, food insecurity, the climate crisis and public health challenges.

JONGLEI – Candid discussions and intellectual debates characterized a day-long activity hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Bor. The UN Peacekeeping mission brought together 17 Jonglei-based media persons to discuss basic principles of journalism such as ensuring gender sensitivity in reporting; guarding against hate speech; promoting human rights;