"DAVID SHEARER"

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) commemorated the International Day of Peacekeepers in a ceremony in the capital Juba. UNMISS

Radio Miraya, operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is broadcasting school lessons on its airwaves in support of a remote learning initiative developed by the Ministry of General Education of South Sudan in cooperation with UNICEF. UNMISS

UN Special Representative David Shearer reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to “doing everything possible” to support South Sudan’s COVID-19 response and stressed, “We are all in this fight together.” UNMISS

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has partnered with the newly formed Citizens Taskforce on COVID-19, to create awareness of the virus and its dangers and how they can combat it whilst protecting themselves and the people around them. UNMISS

Security Council renews mandate of United Nations Mission in South Sudan, unanimously adopting resolution 2514 (2020).

Security Council welcomes South Sudan’s new power-sharing agreement, as Special Representative briefs on recent events.

UN Special Representative for South Sudan David Shearer attributed the progress in the country to the “political willingness of two men who put the interests of their country first” and said, “We often speak of courage in war and battle. But peace also requires courage.” UNIFEED

Civil society advocates are calling for parties to put aside their disagreement over future states and form a transitional government so that peace can be secured in the best interests of the people of South Sudan. UNMISS

For years, opposition troops fought against their government counterparts in violent clashes throughout the Western Equatorian region of South Sudan. But today they celebrated the beginning of a journey that will see them gradually come together with their former foes as part of a newly unified security force. UNMISS

Top United Nations official in South Sudan urges leaders to form transitional government, unify national forces, as delegates applaud respect for ceasefire at 8689th meeting.