UN
United Nations Peacekeeping
25 Jun
2014
World Refugee Day
On 20 June, World Refugee Day, more than 360,000 South Sudanese were sheltering in neighbouring countries, and the nation itself was harbouring almost 240,000 refugees. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret
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To help reduce tensions and improve livelihoods, UNMISS Indian peacekeepers are conducting veterinary camps in Jonglei State to treat diseases, provide preventive care and free medicines as well as building the capacity of community members to be animal health workers. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
In Warrap State, abysmal, rain-drenched roads stopped patrolling peacekeepers serving with UNMISS from reaching their destination, but they did gather critical information – and repaired a broken Radio Miraya transmitter – before returning to base.
Eastern Equatoria State’s fourth Police Community Relations Committee has been established in Magwi. Like similar committees elsewhere, its purpose it to be a link between citizens and law enforcement agents. Photo: Matiisetso Mosala/UNMISS.