UNMIS wound up its operations on 9 July 2011 with the completion of the interim period agreed on by the Government of Sudan and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), signed on 9 January 2005.
The mission ended its six years of mandated operations the same day South Sudan declared independence, following a CPA-provided referendum on 9 January 2011 that voted overwhelmingly in favour of secession.
In support of the new nation, the Security Council established a successor mission to UNMIS – the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) – on 9 July for an initial period of one year, with the intention to renew for further periods as required.
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United Nations Peacekeeping
Inspired by his most recent work experience with children in armed conflict in Sri Lanka, he came to Sudan in February 2008 to serve as UNV volunteer Child Protection Officer with UNMIS.Since his arrival he has been stationed in Wau and Kwajok...
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Before travelling overseas, Abraham volunteered extensively with the...