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JOINT PRESS RELEASE South Sudan: UN report says arbitrary arrests and detentions remain serious concern
GENEVA/JUBA, 18 December 2024 – Arbitrary arrests and ensuing detention of civilians remain a serious human rights concern in South Sudan, according to a joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the United Nations…
UNMISS calls for concerted efforts to prevent widespread violence in Jonglei, Greater Pibor
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) urges Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) authorities to redouble their efforts to reduce tensions among youth from both sides. This follows allegations…
As Delivered: Press Conference by Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
[As Delivered] Thank you for joining me at today’s press conference and welcome to everyone tuning in live on Radio Miraya. Today, I’ll be briefing on three main areas — Firstly, commending progress on technical preparations…
Remarks by Guang Cong, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative-Political, at the Tumaini Resumption Ceremony
[Near Verbatim] Honourable Dr Korir SingOei, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs His Excellency Koul Manyang Juuk, Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the government delegation, General Pagan…
Remarks by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS to the 8th Governors’ Forum
[As Delivered] Your Excellency, President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Excellency First Vice President of the Republic and all the Vice-Presidents Rt. Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speakers, Honourable Governors and Chief…
UNMISS calls for tangible evidence of progress towards democratic elections in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is urging political leaders to make critical political decisions and achieve key outstanding tasks in the peace deal to ensure the fourth extension of the transitional period…
UNMISS intensifies efforts to reduce tensions and prevent conflict in Tambura, Western Equatoria
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is intensifying efforts to help reduce tensions, prevent conflict, and support peaceful coexistence in Tambura, Western Equatoria, following several violent incidents which…
Remarks by Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, to the Security Council
[As Delivered] Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity, once again, to brief the Council on developments in South Sudan. Since my last update, South Sudan’s transitional period was extended until February 2027, pushing…
38th RJMEC Plenary Meeting Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS (as delivered)
RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to speak here today. Six weeks have passed since the decision to extend the transitional period was made. I urged the parties then to…
Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan
JUBA – Subnational violence remains a significant concern affecting civilians across South Sudan, as documented by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in its latest quarterly brief. Between April and June 2024…