South Sudan journalists boost conflict-sensitive reporting to foster peace
Media practitioners from across South Sudan have completed a comprehensive training workshop on conflict-sensitive journalism, aimed at equipping them with the skills to report responsibly in fragile and post-conflict contexts. The training, organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the Media Mentors Network with support from the United Nations Mission in […]
UNMISS deputy head Guang Cong appointed horn of Africa envoy
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed UNMISS Deputy Head, Mr. Guang Cong, as his new Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, succeeding Hanna Serwaa Tetteh of Ghana. Mr. Cong brings a wealth of diplomatic and field experience to the role, with more than 23 years of service in various United Nations peace operations […]
“Fault beneath the vote without healing, ” activists warn
As South Sudan approaches its long-awaited general elections in December 2026, civil society leaders warn that unresolved trauma and political fragmentation could turn the ballot into a battleground instead of a path to progress. Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), stressed that no vote can be legitimate without first […]
Journalists gather in Juba to shape constitutional reporting
A three-day workshop aimed at empowering journalists to actively participate in the constitutional-making process kicked off in Juba on Monday. Held under the theme “Promoting a Media Culture that Fosters Peace, Social Cohesion, and Public Participation in Democratic Processes,” the event brings together over 50 journalists drawn from all ten states and three administrative areas […]
UNMISS urges government to take immediate action on Tonj conflict
The deadly violence in Tonj East, Warrap State, has raised serious concerns about the government’s obligation to protect civilians. The conflict has claimed over 62 lives, left many injured, and displaced more than 30,000 individuals. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the government to take immediate action to curb the escalating […]
Calls grow to depoliticize South Sudan’s transitional justice process
Stakeholders across South Sudan are urging that the country’s transitional justice process remain free from political interference. This call came at the conclusion of a two-day national conference in Juba focused on selecting commissioners for key justice institutions outlined in the 2018 peace agreement. The conference, held last week, brought together representatives from civil society, […]
CEPO urges diaspora to acknowledge UNMISS efforts
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has issued a strong statement calling on South Sudanese in the diaspora to stop spreading misinformation about the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Emphasizing the critical role the peacekeeping mission plays in maintaining peace and protecting civilians, he said “Some South […]
UNSC urges unity gov’t to prepare for 2026 poll
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on the government of South Sudan to organize an inclusive, transparent, and credible election in December 2026. The Council made the call during its meeting on the status of South Sudan held on May 8, 2025, in which it extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission […]
UNMISS calls for Dr. Machar’s release and de-escalation of Nasir conflict
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the Security Council to intervene in securing the release of Dr. Riek Machar, along with other detained military and civilian officials, and to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Nasir, Upper Nile State. Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, highlighted […]
Sub-national violence leaves civilians in crisis: UNMISS sounds alarm
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has raised urgent concerns about the devastating impact of sub-national violence on civilians in South Sudan. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, UNMISS emphasized that community-based militias are the leading perpetrators of civilian harm, accounting for 79 percent of victims in violent incidents. Warrap State […]
