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Press Release: Persistent armed hostilities continue to impact civilians in South Sudan
JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly human rights brief reveals a concerning security and civilian protection landscape. While there have been reductions in the overall number of…
Press Release: UNMISS calls for peace and immediate cessation of hostilities in Jonglei
Juba - As the new year approaches—a period traditionally associated with reflection and hope—the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for peace to be prioritized amid reports of rising tensions and…
Press Release: Holiday Message from Anita Kiki Gbeho, Officer in Charge, UNMISS
Juba - As we reflect on the past year, we recognize that it has brought profound challenges for the people of South Sudan. Rising violence and political deadlocks have placed additional strain on communities already grappling…
Press Release: UNMISS Condemns Killing of Staff Member
Juba — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns the killing of one of its staff in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal. The staff member was reportedly detained by security actors since 15 December, during…
Information Note: Yei Mobile Court Concludes after Successfully Addressing a Backlog of Criminal Cases
JUBA – A mobile court conducted in Greater Yei, Central Equatoria State, has successfully concluded its hearings, after addressing a backlog of serious criminal cases and improving access to justice for victims and survivors…
Press Release: UNMISS calls for political dialogue to be backed by concrete action to end violence
JUBA – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is encouraged by renewed efforts from the country’s leaders to reinvigorate political dialogue but stresses that meaningful progress towards sustainable peace and…
Information Note: Mobile court in Yei begins proceedings tomorrow
JUBA - As part of ongoing efforts to extend justice services to areas without a permanent judicial presence, a mobile court will begin proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2-16 December 2025. Funded by the…
Press Release: UNMISS calls for an immediate end to fighting in Eastern Equatoria
Juba — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities following reports of renewed fighting and rising tensions in Eastern Equatoria state. These incidents follow recent…
Information Note - Mobile court in Maban concludes with decisions on 28 serious criminal cases
BUNJ/JUBA, 18 November 2025 – A mobile court in Bunj, Maban county, Upper Nile state has successfully concluded its proceedings today, with decisions on 28 serious criminal cases, including murder and sexual and gender-based…
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Statement by Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, to the UN Security Council on the situation in South Sudan
[ Near Verbatim ] Mr. President, I thank you for the opportunity to brief you and the Council on the situation in South Sudan which demands not only our attention, but our collective action as well. This briefing is…