BENTIU – Despite the searing heat, rising floodwaters, and insecurity that plagues residents in Bentiu, United Nations Police Officer, Wafaa Assri Sameeh Al-Goussous, remains serene. Whether on patrol, mentoring national…
UNITY – In her 38 years, Elizabeth Nyayan Gatwech Pur has lived many lives. First as a refugee, fleeing the war in South Sudan. Then as a teen mother. Next was a job as a humanitarian. And today as a Protection, Transition…
JONGLEI - Landing at Yuai airstrip, the headquarters of Uror county in Jonglei state, a joint patrol comprised of peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the UN Office for the Coordination of…
WARRAP – “It was simple. We fell in love, started dating, and decided to get married.” But what began like a dream for 30-year-old Sarah* soon turned into a nightmare. In 2021, she met her current husband with whom she would…
JONGLEI – In Ayod town, Jonglei state, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. Some 25,000 internally displaced people from Pankor village have flocked here in the hope of safety and support. This follows an upsurge of violence…
UNITY STATE – As the inky black night blankets the large camp for displaced families in Bentiu, the only respite from the deep darkness is a string of lights shimmering in the distance and raucous chorus of frogs, bearing in…
JONGLEI - John Akuoch knows that South Sudan’s elections, currently scheduled for December this year, will be both historic and challenging. As the Assistant Coordinator for the South Sudan National Police Service in Jonglei…
JUBA – At a farewell parade that was both poignant and celebratory, the outgoing Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, lauded the bravery of troops…
YAMBIO - Ethiopian peacekeeper, Tigist Ferede, is serving her country and the United Nations with pride. The 46-year-old is not on the frontline of patrols but is helping to keep peacekeepers safe and ready for every…
MUNDRI - In Mundri West, the changing seasons bring cattle — and with them, both opportunity and uncertainty. Each year, pastoralists migrate in search of water and grazing land. But as herds move across farmland and fishing…
LEER - “Peace and justice are paramount for our community.” Leer County Commissioner, General James Kuol Tap, set the tone for a specialized training for 50 traditional chiefs and 20 police officers from across southern Unity…
LEER – In the town of Leer, a silent revolution is underway. Once decimated during fierce fighting, the town is slowly rebuilding itself thanks to the resilience of its residents, and a little support from the United Nations…
