UNITY – Nyaluda Tut was detained for 15 days after being accused of theft and says she was tortured while in custody. The 26-year-old feels that her life has been saved after her case was dismissed by a mobile court held in Leer, southern Unity State. “Access to justice is vital for vulnerable people,” shares Nyaluda. “I encourage other women to report their cases and seek legal aid because too many suffer in silence and fear.” She is one of…
UPPER NILE - A year ago, Nasir was the scene of horrific violence when clashes erupted between armed forces and youth militia, causing significant loss of life and widespread displacement of local communities. The resilient former residents are now gradually returning to rebuild their lives, eager to restore their sense of community wellbeing and work together for a peaceful future. “Some people were scared to return when conflict arose in this…
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “You’re big brother!” It seems like everyone knows Radio Miraya presenter Sebit Manash and his fellow correspondents. Expanding their already substantial listenership, the rollout of the ‘Miraya on the Road’ initiative allows the team to directly interact with communities right across the country. “We are so excited to be here with you and see all your faces without a phone line between us,” exclaims Taban Geoffrey, the…
JONGLEI – Jonglei is renowned for its great beauty as one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands and most expansive savannah grasslands. However, this vast landscape also hosts the deep, dark secret of a growing number of unmarked graves which are silent testaments to the deep scars left by armed conflict. Losing a loved one is devastating enough. But for Deborah Ajok, the grief of her mother’s death is intensified by the unresolved trauma of…
On 21 April, the SRSG for Central Asia and Head of UNRCCA, Kaha Imnadze, participated in the first meeting of the Central Asia Women Leaders’ Caucus (CAWLC) convened under the Chairpersonship of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2026. Held online and moderated by the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ms. Tanzila Narbaeva, the meeting brought together members of the Caucus from all Central Asian states. It…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded a working visit to Togo on Saturday, 18 April 2026, as part of UNOWAS’ continued engagement to support countries in the subregion in their efforts to consolidate peace and security. During his visit, the Special Representative was received in audience by His Excellency Faure Essozimna…
Last week, a joint high-level delegation met with communities affected by devastating violence in the southern part of Unity State. Juba, 18 May 2022: A joint delegation comprising the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted…
High and low, young and old - thousands of people were having a jolly good dancing time at a Stand Up for Peace concert in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State. EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE- Everyone, and a few more it seemed, were…
EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE- Everyone, and a few more it seemed, were there. The Governor, an assortment of other dignitaries and, most importantly, some 4,000 other revellers from all walks of life showed up in Kapoeta South…
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Belgium Diplomatic Office in Kosovo, Mr. Julien Sassel, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Sassel…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo, Mr. Julien Sassel, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Sassel…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo, Mr. Julien Sassel, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Sassel…
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
When a high-level delegation visited the troubled southern part of Unity State, testimonies by survivors of recent widespread violence in the area dominated. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS UNITY STATE- A high-level…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) to the African Union and Head of UNOAU, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, attended the fifty-fourth session of the UNECA’s Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning…
UNITY STATE- A high-level delegation recently visited communities affected by devastating violence in the southern part of Unity State. Its members, including representatives of the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted Joint…