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Captain Djamilla's pursuit of peace in South Sudan under the Blue Beret

WESTERN EQUATORIA - “Lasting peace is built through listening, mutual trust, and respect for others.” This passionate belief inspires Captain Djamilla Pelagie Balak'we Seibou as she travels across Western Equatoria meeting local leaders and communities to hear their concerns, challenges, and hopes for the future. For Djamilla, peacebuilding starts on the frontlines. A member of the Benin Armed Forces for 16 years, Djamilla now serves thousands of…

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The United Nations Mission works with the people of South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace.

Around 12,000 peacekeepers serve with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, carrying out many duties under the mandate determined by the United Nations Security Council, including protection of civilians, creating the conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, supporting the implementation of the revitalized agreement and peace process, and monitoring, investigating, and reporting on alleged violations and abuses of international humanitarian law and human rights.

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United Nations Mission in South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan works to protect civilians, facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, promote human rights, and build durable peace.