Stirring speeches and cultural performances were aplenty as South Sudan marked International Day of Peace at the Nyakuron Cultural Center in the capital city, Juba, in the presence of communities, government officials, and international partners. UNMISS<br />
There’s a global consensus on the importance of young people actively participating in the political life of any nation. South Sudan, the world’s newest country, is no exception, as students participating in an inter-university debate in Juba demonstrated. UNMISS
Briefing the Security Council, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, said, “Peacekeeping is not a magic wand to help a country return to stability, but with the support of a unified international community, political processes, and peace agreements have been successfully implemented.” UNIFEED
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently organized a three-day national conference, bringing together traditional chiefs and local government representatives to discuss how the role of traditional leaders in resolving local conflicts can be strengthened. UNMISS<br />
A conference on protection of women was held in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, aiming to set a nationally led task force on ending sexual and gender-based violence. UNMISS
Not too far from Mangalla Port, located some 60 kilometers to the north-east of South Sudan’s capital, Juba, stands a run-down police station, which has been serving the communities here for several years now. UNMISS
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said, “Time is of the essence. Only 17 months remain on the Roadmap timelines before the elections in 2024.” UNMISS
The head of the Peace Operations department, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, said, “the role of military components in the Protection of Civilians through prevention and response is a key one for the importance of peace operations.” UNIFEED
As the crisis in Sudan continues to unfold, tens of thousands of South Sudanese are returning to their own country through border areas. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian partners are rallying to make sure that new returnees are safe and have access to necessary aid. UNMISS
In the aftermath of last week’s intercommunal clashes at the UN Protection Site in Malakal, South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of UNMISS travelled to Upper Nile’s capital city to speak with affected communities and state authorities. UNMISS<br />