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United Nations Mission in South Sudan
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UNMISS security escort enables life-saving livestock vaccinations in conflict-affected Greater Mundri.

WESTERN EQUATORIA - When Laverick Taban Kule looks across his herd of cattle, he does not just see animals. He sees his children's education, his family's financial security and a safety net for life's most difficult moments. "If we need to pay school fees, we can sell one to educate our children," he explains. "If there is a bride price to settle, we sell one to meet that obligation. If there is a funeral, we can also sell one to help the family…

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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.