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United Nations Mission in South Sudan
UNMISS
United Nations Mission in South Sudan
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A Year in Review: Protecting civilians by being there

SOUTH SUDAN – Peace begins when and where people feel safe. In South Sudan, where intercommunal violence in several parts of the country kept being common in 2025, protecting civilians, not least by being visible and present where the risk of physical violence is real, is at the very core of our mandate. Being there, and able to engage with residents of conflict-plagued towns and villages, requires Blue Helmets serving with the United Nations…

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The United Nations Mission works with the people of South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace.

Almost 20,000 peacekeepers serve with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace in the conflict-affected country.

The civilian, police and military personnel from 73 countries carry out many duties under the mandate provided by the United Nations Security Council. Their work falls under four main pillars: protection of civilians, creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, supporting the implementation of the revitalized agreement and the peace process, and monitoring and investigating human rights.

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Radio Miraya is the radio station of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Listen to Radio Miraya through TuneIn or AudioBoom.
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All United Nations personnel, Volunteers and contractual workers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional and personal conduct. Learn more including how to report personnel misconduct.

United Nations Mission in South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan works to protect civilians, facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, promote human rights, and build durable peace.