"UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN – UNMISS"

South Sudan’s transitional government must build on gains, speed up implementation of peace agreement, mission head says in Security Council briefing.

The head of UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer told the Security Council, “protection of civilians through our peacekeepers is just one means of providing protection. More important in the long term is to create a protective environment where all citizens benefit from the rule of law.” UNIFEED

Torrential rainfall in the past few months resulted in large scale floods and consequent displacement across many parts of South Sudan. Alain Noudehou, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan recently visited Bor and Panyagor to assess the situation and discuss ways forward to help the local community. UNMISS

A surge in fighting between different ethnic communities in Warrap, Maban and parts of Jonglei in South Sudan has caused hundreds of deaths and massive displacement over the past few months. While UNMISS peacekeepers have increased their presence and patrolling across potential hotspots, much more needs to be done to address the root causes of the intercommunal tensions. UNMISS

Ongoing intercommunal violence between ethnic groups in and around Jonglei, Central Equatoria has led to a renewed push for reconciliation and peace by state authorities and the United Nations peace operation in South Sudan, UNMISS. UNMISS

Risk of instability, tension growing, amid glaring inequalities in global COVID-19 recovery, top United Nations officials warn Security Council.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Jerry Matthews Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the South Africa Security Council Presidency during the month of December 2020.

Communities of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal, in the North West of South Sudan have been sensitized on how to report incidents of sexual harassment, abuse and violence against women. This happened during a radio discussion sponsored by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), having perceived the crucial role that media can play in ending gender-based violence. UNMISS

United Nations peacekeepers serving in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State visited several remote communities while on a recent long-distance patrol, querying about their challenges while supporting the communities through awareness of COVID-19 communication campaigns. UNMISS