Press Releases

Juba – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by reports that a senior military leader is urging troops to inflict indiscriminate violence against civilians in Jonglei, where more than 180,000 people have reportedly recently been displaced by conflict. Communities in Jonglei…

I thank the African Union Peace and Security Council for convening this meeting, for its consistent focus on South Sudan, and the opportunity to brief you today. I also appreciate the African Union C5's recent visit to Juba last week to engage with stakeholders, which demonstrates the region's…

23 January 2026, Nicosia - The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Cyprus Ms. Maria Angela Holguín just concluded her visit to Brussels where she met with EU High Representative Ms. Kaya Kallas. Ms. Holguín will then travel to Cyprus on 26 to 29 January 2026. As part of her efforts, she will…

Full implementation of the Peace Agreement must be ensured to deliver on its promise of peace, justice and reconciliation

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned by reports of significant military confrontations between armed forces aligned with the main parties to the peace agreement in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria. This surge in conflict, which is causing immense harm, including through…

This morning, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank south of the Blue Line fired approximately 30 small-calibre bullets toward a UNIFIL position near Kafer Chouba. The bullets hit a sentry post and one penetrated one of the position's living accommodations, probably after ricocheting…

Yesterday, peacekeepers on a planned patrol near Adeisse were warned by locals about a potential danger at a home, and discovered an explosive device connected to a detonating cord. The peacekeepers set up a security cordon and prepared to check another house. Soon after, a drone that had been…

Last night, two possible illuminating flare mortar rounds hit the helipad and main gate of a UN position southwest of Yaroun. Peacekeepers immediately went to shelter for their safety. Fortunately, no one was hurt. UNIFIL sent a stop fire request to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Yet again, we…

Earlier today, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed two Merkava tanks move from an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) position inside Lebanese territory near Sarda further into Lebanon. The peacekeepers requested through liaison channels that the tanks stop their activity. Some time later, one of the tanks fired…

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly human rights brief reveals a concerning security and civilian protection landscape. While there have been reductions in the overall number of conflict-related incidents, concern is increased about some of the most grievous…