UNMISS Stories

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...

UN extends South Sudan peacekeeping mission by nine days amid escalating tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  May 02, 2025

The mission's renewal reflects a sobering reality: the country's internal fragility continues to pose a threat to regional peace and security.

UN chief António Guterres urges South Sudan to end political confrontation, release detained officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

He warned that the Horn of Africa is already in turmoil and cannot withstand another conflict, urging immediate de-escalation.

Regional bodies call for restraint in South Sudan as tensions rise after Machar’s arrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said such developments undermine the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Su...

Kenya deploys police officers to South Sudan amid escalating tensions after Machar's arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

President William Ruto on Thursday said he had called President Kiir to discuss the situation leading to Machar’s arrest and detention.

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.

UN staff killed, others injured during attack on UN helicopter in Nasir, South Sudan
UN News  |  Mar 07, 2025

Several members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), including an injured general, were killed during the attempt by the United Nations...

Regional bodies urge immediate action to de-escalate tensions in South Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 28, 2025

With IGAD and the AU actively engaged in stabilising the country, failure to act decisively could risk broader insecurity spilling across borders.

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