Not too far from Mangalla Port, located some 60 kilometers to the north-east of South Sudan’s capital, Juba, stands a run-down police station, which has been serving the communities here for several years now. UNMISS
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said, “Time is of the essence. Only 17 months remain on the Roadmap timelines before the elections in 2024.” UNMISS
The head of the Peace Operations department, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, said, “the role of military components in the Protection of Civilians through prevention and response is a key one for the importance of peace operations.” UNIFEED
As the crisis in Sudan continues to unfold, tens of thousands of South Sudanese are returning to their own country through border areas. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian partners are rallying to make sure that new returnees are safe and have access to necessary aid. UNMISS
In the aftermath of last week’s intercommunal clashes at the UN Protection Site in Malakal, South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of UNMISS travelled to Upper Nile’s capital city to speak with affected communities and state authorities. UNMISS<br />