Since winning its independence in 2011, South Sudan is just beginning its fourth extension of the transitional period ...

Robust justice systems and expert personnel are essential for safeguarding the rights of every citizen. It is vital that these rights, including those of prisoners, are recognized and enforced with ...

Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, called for urgent action in the ...

were recently awarded the United Nations Medal of Peace in recognition of their contributions to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The award ceremony acknowledged the Chinese ...

The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, has called on provincial governors to take decisive ...

Analysis - The fourth postponement of elections in less than a decade raises doubts South Sudan will ever reach democracy.

However, the office was later reopened due to the efforts of the Jonglei State Governor, with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). To help create a supportive ...

[AFP] The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) voiced alarm at the "inter-connected incidents" which it said resulted in the deaths of 24 people, including 19 civilians. "I am deeply ...

Head of the UNMISS Wau Field Office Sam Muhumure said the workshop is vital to strengthening the rule of law in the electoral process, which directly aligns with the UNMISS mandate to support the ...

Major General Lul Ruai Koang, a spokesperson for South Sudan People’s Defense Force, told journalists that the gunfire ...