South Sudan: UNMISS Reports Attacks on Civilians
Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the brunt of violence in the country, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reported. Development Diaries reports that between April and June 2023, there were 222 incidents of violence against civilians (including 128 children). The UN agency noted that 395 civilians were killed, 281 injured, […]
South Sudan: UNMISS Reacts to GBV Convictions
The United Nations (UN) Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has applauded recent steps taken by the South Sudanese government to pursue accountability and justice for survivors of sexual violence in Yei. According to UNMISS, a general court martial that took place from 01 to 27 June, 2022, resulted in convictions of 21 individuals for serious […]
South Sudan: UNMISS Addresses GBV Concerns
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has conducted a two-day workshop to address gender-based violence (GBV) in Maridi County, South Sudan. UNMISS said an assessment it carried out in Western Equatoria indicated an increase in cases of GBV and other human rights violations in the area. One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), […]
Zambia: Malambo Wins UN Woman Police Officer Award
The UN Department of Peace Operations has named Chief Inspector Doreen Malambo of Zambia as the 2020 UN Woman Police Officer of the Year. Malambo, Development Diaries understands, is currently serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The UN department announced in a statement that Malambo, as a gender advisor with UNFA in […]