UN Mission in South Sudan Stories

UN arms embargo on South Sudan nears expiry amid renewed violence, civilian suffering
DW News  |  May 25, 2025

International efforts to end the conflict have included a United Nations (UN) embargo on arms transfers to the parties to the conflict, which expires...

UN extends South Sudan peace mission for a year as renewed conflict looms
Mary Wambui  |  May 09, 2025

This means the Security Council has authorised the peacekeeping mission to "use all necessary means" to implement its mandate, including the protectio...

General among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter evacuation in South Sudan
Reuters  |  Mar 08, 2025

Information Minister Michael Makuei told reporters that "approximately 27" troops were killed.

Libyan political rivals agree to work with UN to end political deadlock
Reuters  |  Dec 20, 2024

Many Libyans have voiced scepticism that their political leaders are negotiating in good faith.

Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security
UN News  |  Nov 10, 2024

Right now, the reality is grim: in 2023, the proportion of women killed in armed conflicts doubled compared to the previous year

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