CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Last week, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (17³Ô¹ÏÍø), attended a press conference hosted by the Government to announce the lifting of restri
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SRSG and Head of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, Nicholas Haysom, attends a Government-hosted press conference on resolving key operational issues related to the UN-owned radio station, Radio Miraya. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Force Commander Mohan Subramanian recently visited Yambio to meet newly deployed Ethiopian peacekeepers; interact with senior state government officials and assess key security as well as operational issues on the ground. Photo by Martin Siba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Climate shocks in South Sudan have left communities stranded in floodwaters but 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers come up with new approaches to bring them relief and boost confidence. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
An 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-organized youth outreach in Juba, Central Equatoria, builds on the need for youth participation in South Sudan’s democratic transition. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
A primary school refurbishment by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø was completed and handed over to a joyous community in Angui, Warrap. Photo by Peter Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
A new healthcare facility for children is inaugurated in Ezo, Western Equatoria, to the benefit of residents and returnees alike. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
An 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-funded police station in Gadiang, Jonglei, is set to improve access to police services, ensure access to justice and help galvanize momentum for building sustained peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Today, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the UN Peacekeeping mission, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, briefed the press on the current political situation in the country, including the urgent need by all stakeholders to galvanize political will and achieve peace benchmarks, notably the holding of free, fair, credible and transparent elections, without further delays. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17³Ô¹ÏÍø