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VP Gai, UNMISS Discuss Peace & Humanitarian Access In Upper Nile

July 1, 2026 1 min read
VP Gai, UNMISS Discuss Peace & Humanitarian Access In Upper Nile

Vice President for the Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, has held talks with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS Country Representative, Christopher Garnier, on strengthening peace, stability and humanitarian access in Upper Nile State following  the return of UNMISS operations to Ulang and Panyikang Counties to enhance security and support vulnerable communities. UNMISS Country Representative Christopher Garnier reaffirms the Mission's commitment to supporting humanitarian assistance and promoting peace in the affected areas. In response, Vice President Gai encourages the recruitment of local youth to support communication and interpretation services, noting that employing local personnel would help overcome language barriers and strengthen community engagement.