"SUDAN"

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Volker Perthes, demanded that parties in Sudan “exercise utmost restraint” and called on the military “to release all those that were unlawfully detained today.” UNIFEED

Virtual Press Conference by Volker Perthes, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan on the situation in the country.

A rarely highlighted consequence of active conflict is missing persons. In Tambura, South Sudan, ongoing armed attacks have not only displaced tens of thousands but has also rend families asunder. Many people have relatives who have disappeared without a trace. UNMISS

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the Central Equatoria State government, and the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized a workshop bringing together all stakeholders to transparently discuss strategic priorities aimed at resolving some of the critical challenges—socio-economic and political—within the state. UNMISS

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the South Sudan Women’s Empowerment Network hosted a two-day workshop in Juba aimed at enhancing the capacities of newly appointed women parliamentarians, both at the state and national levels. UNMISS

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

More than 700,000 people across South Sudan have been affected by intense and unrelenting floods due to heavy rainfall over the past six months. Affected communities continue to be isolated and cut off from aid as roads, bridges and airstrips have been submerged, hindering urgent delivery of assistance. UNHCR

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has established a temporary base in Tambura to help reduce tensions, protect civilians and restore stability. A major lack of healthcare and a dramatic rise in malnutrition in the camps is another life-threatening factor they have to contend with. UNMISS

At the UN Mission in South Sudan, 850 peacekeepers from Nepal received Wednesday the United Nations medal for their service to the cause of durable peace across the African country, during a time when subnational violence and displacement have been exacerbated by the spread of COVID-19. UNMISS