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South Sudan: Tonj North prison farm transforms lives of inmates and community members alike

What started off as a response to a chronic lack of nutrition has by now turned into a venture that is not only self-sustaining but also benefitting the entire community

A groundbreaking agricultural project In Tonj North is rewriting the narrative on food security and rehabilitation among inmates at the local prison. What started off as a response to a chronic lack of nutrition has by now turned into a venture that is not only self-sustaining but also benefitting the…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Eastern Equatorian persons with disabilities demand equal rights and end of discrimination

Muroga James Adris, representing the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, argued that this vulnerable group must be taken properly into account by local authorities

The Union of Persons Living with Disabilities in Eastern Equatoria have raised concerns about their rights not being adequately protected. To address the issue, the entity advocates for an awareness-raising drive to reduce discrimination and stigmatization. “I am raising my voice on behalf of women with these difficulties. We want…

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Resourceful women in “hidden place” Cithou ask for school, healthcare and justice

Uniformed and civilian peacekeeping staff were welcomed with open arms and residents eager to share their stories

Cithou, a small village 30 kilometers from Kuajok, is aptly named “the hidden place.” Isolated by muddy roads caused by devastating floods, it’s a place that few have seen or heard of. That, however, is set to change, following a first ever visit by peacekeepers serving with the United Nations…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Achai Deng: Human rights are girls’ and women’s right

In South Sudan, where almost three quarters of the population are under the age of 30, these young people face a wide array of avoidable hurdles, with girls and women disproportionately affected

Achai Deng, a South Sudanese Human Rights Officer in Aweil, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) believes that the country’s youth hold the key to peace – if they are adequately empowered. That, she thinks, is particularly important for women and girls. “We need our youth…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Head of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) commends resumption of Tumaini talks between parties to the 2018 peace deal and holdout groups

He commended the National Elections Commission for committing to developing a clear electoral operations timeline and reiterated their call for immediate preparations for voter registration

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has commended parties to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and holdout groups that did not sign the deal for resuming talks in Nairobi, Kenya, under the Tumaini Initiative. “This has given the South Sudanese…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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16 Days of Activism: Efforts underway in Torit to address sexual exploitation and abuse

The UNMISS team in Eastern Equatoria is closely working with the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare to protect individual rights and address human rights abuses, aiming to create a safer and more gender-responsive environment for all

“I assure you, we will drive change against sexual exploitation, as our mothers and sisters are bearing the brunt of these injustices,” said Elias Taban Elias, the Guild President of the Torit Health Science Institute. As Eastern Equatoria State commits to the global mission of eliminating all forms of violence…

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South Sudan - From cattle camps to cycling trails: defying disability to reach new heights

As a member of the Juba Cycling Club, Abraham has embraced cycling—a pursuit that many might consider unlikely for someone with a physical disability in the leg

As the final notes of a popular song fade, the presenter at the Radio Miraya studio adjusts his headphones, his fingers lightly tapping the soundboard in rhythm. Leaning into the microphone, his voice—warm, smooth, and practiced—fills the airwaves. “Those were my guests this evening, the brothers Ayoub and Shougi. Welcome…

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South Sudan: Better civil-military relations key for children in Tonj East to prosper

Better and more trusting relations between armed forces and civilians are hoped to lead the way forward towards a future where girls and boys can play, be children, and have their guns replaced by schoolbooks

“As a soldier and a mother, I’ve witnessed how conflict robs children of their childhood. This training has taught me that we can protect them from harm, even in war. It's our duty to nurture their hope instead of allowing fear to take over,” said Private Mary Adut, who serves…

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South Sudan’s President confirms commitment to “speed up and conclude” Tumaini peace negotiations

President Salva Kiir Mayardit explained that the extension of the transitional period was driven by a collective desire to achieve durable peace and encouraged parties to focus their attention on elections in December 2026

The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has confirmed that the Tumaini talks with hold-out groups in Nairobi, Kenya, are not intended to negotiate a new parallel deal or to replace or dismantle the existing Revitalized Peace Agreement. “Our collective vision, we the signatories to the 2018 peace agreement,…

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Ethiopian, South Korean, and Indian peacekeepers awarded United Nations (UN) medals for variety of key contributions

The 18th Ethiopian contingent's significant role in keeping convoys of humanitarian aid safe as they bring life-saving supplies to those most in need was duly highlighted by the visiting Force Commander

While giving medals to uniformed peacekeepers may appear to be a standard procedure, it is an act that carries profound meaning. The Blue Helmets who receive them have proved their worth by demonstrating selflessness, commitment and sacrifice, often under challenging circumstances. That was the gist of the message delivered by…