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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: New boreholes at Twic displacement camp help improve living conditions

The three newly installed boreholes, equipped with user-friendly hand pumps, will supply potable water to over 24,500 displaced people and members of the host community in Aweng and Wunrok

Access to safe drinking water is not just a necessity; it’s a fundamental right that enables families to raise healthy individuals. By investing in new boreholes, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hopes to significantly improve access to clean water at the Twic camp for displaced families as…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: South Korean peacekeeping engineers improve access to essential services by rehabilitating Bor-Pibor-Akobo road

In addition to road repairs, the engineers will also improve drainage system to prevent water accumulating behind newly constructed dikes during the flood-prone rainy season

Roads are essential for ensuring safe movement of communities, promoting trade and enhancing economic growth as well as enabling people to connect for peacebuilding. In the Jonglei region, the main route between Bor-Pibor-Akobo is a lifeline for residents, as it also enables the efficient transportation of food and other necessities,…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns armed attack on our healthcare workers in Nasir County

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the boats, forcing the MSF staff to jump into the river and swim to safety in a nearby village

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the armed attack on two of its clearly marked boats on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 January 2025, in Upper Nile state, South Sudan. The boats, carrying six MSF staff members, were sailing on the river back to Ulang after delivering essential medical supplies to…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for urgent resolution of tensions between armed forces in Western Equatoria

UNMISS calls for intervention from the highest levels of Government to prevent further deterioration of the security situation

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned by reports of clashes between armed forces in Western Equatoria which have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement. UNMISS calls for intervention from the highest levels of Government to prevent further deterioration of the security situation following several violent incidents…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
Source: U.S. Embassy in South Sudan |

The United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on the Birthdate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

We renew our call on South Sudan’s transitional government to do what is right – to prioritize education, invest in healthcare, pay salaries, and spend public revenue for the good of the South Sudanese people

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born on January 15, 1929, was a revered American civil rights leader who stood for peace, unity, justice, and human rights.  Dr. King’s messages have endured over half a century since his death because of his belief in universal values and that everybody…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan

His Excellency wished the new Ambassador of South Sudan success in the performance of his duties

H.E. Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Mawien Makol Ariik. Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the UAE. His Excellency wished the new Ambassador of South Sudan success in the performance of his…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

Statement Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in South Sudan

Joint statement from the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States on a peace agreement in South Sudan

The 9th of January marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).  Our governments welcomed this historic agreement, including its provision for a referendum in which the people of what is today South Sudan would determine their own future.  The CPA was signed amidst great hope that the…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Cholera vaccination campaign commences in Rubkona as part of efforts to address and control the ongoing outbreak

H.E. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol underscored government efforts in delivering healthcare, clean water provision, and hygiene promotion in all the affected locations to curb the outbreak

A campaign aimed at vaccinating over 300 000 people against cholera has commenced in the hotspot county of Rubkona, Unity State in a vital step to curb the ongoing outbreak, bringing the total number of counties where the vaccination campaign has been conducted nationwide to four. Rubkona County is one…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Press release: Communal violence continues to exact heavy toll on civilians across South Sudan

Between July and September 2024, the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Human Rights Division documented 206 incidents affecting 792 civilians, of which 299 were killed, 310 injured, 151 abducted and 32 subjected to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV)

Communal violence remains the primary driver of conflict, according to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly brief on violence affecting civilians, exacting a heavy toll on people across the country. Between July and September 2024, the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Human Rights Division documented 206 incidents affecting…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
Source: U.S. Embassy in South Sudan |

U.S. Support to Combat Cholera in South Sudan

Since cholera was confirmed in Upper Nile State on October 23, the outbreak has spread rapidly, with more than 13,206 cases and 199 deaths reported as of December 29

On behalf of the American people, the U.S. Embassy, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is helping address cholera in South Sudan.  The U.S. Embassy is working with partners, including UNICEF, IOM, MSF, and WHO, to deliver emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, provide life-saving medical…