"SOUTH SUDAN"

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

A new report on the conflict in South Sudan’s Western region of Equatoria is characterised by a hallmark of abductions, forced child soldier recruits and sexual slavery of girls as young as 12 years old. OHCHR

Citizens in Yambio, South Sudan celebrated the launch of a Partnership for Recovery and Resilience which aims to re-establishing access to basic services, restoring productive capacities, rebuilding institutions, and nurturing effective partnerships. UNMISS

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

Adopting resolution 2438 (2018), Security Council extends United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei for final time unless parties meet benchmarks at 8371st meeting.

As the world marks the International Day of the Girl, girls in South Sudan are hoping that there will be lasting peace in their country, so they can achieve their dreams. UNMISS

South Sudan is seeing a rise in suicides and suicide attempts following nearly five years of a brutal civil war that has forced 2 million people to flee into neighbouring countries and 1.9 million to become internally displaced. UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations have started a campaign called Operation Hope to prevent suicides and help survivors. UNHCR

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

A joint UN-AU delegation to South Sudan has concluded its three-day visit saying that they hope for a “full cessation of hostilities” and will hold “accountable anyone going the other route.” UNMISS

Speaking after a meeting with displaced women in Bentiu, South Sudan, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, “Peace will not be made and, indeed, will not be sustainable if the population of this country, particularly the women, are not part of the process.” UNMISS