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A group of women walk just outside a UN protection site in South Sudan’s capital Juba. The path is well trodden, but following abundant rain is overgrown with vegetation. The cover provided by trees and high grasses can be a…

Hundreds of young people have been united by a shared love for sport and a desire for peace in the troubled Eastern Equatorian region of South Sudan, which is continuing to experience ongoing violence between armed groups…

A single handshake can symbolize profound change and a strong step towards reconciliation in a conflict-affected country like South Sudan, where intercommunal violence, revenge killings, cattle raiding, and ethnic conflict…

Chinese peacekeepers serving with the United Nations in Juba have had many reasons to celebrate over the last two days. Yesterday was the National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Today they had another reason to…

Just outside of Bentiu town in northern South Sudan, is Biemruok Cattle Camp. A herd of 2,000 white long-horn cattle grazing in the camp tower majestically over their keepers as young children keep themselves busy milking…

More than 150 political, community, women and youth leaders have come together with traditional chiefs and cattle farmers in the Bahr El-Ghazal region to learn to how to better manage conflict during a special forum organized…

The sound of drums filled the air as performers whirled across the dance floor in a riot of colour, dance and song in celebration of their tribal diversity. It was the first cultural day to be commemorated in Malakal town…

It was a surprise that brought instant joy to the children at the Juba Orphanage when staff working for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan arrived with food and other treats to brighten their day. Driven by a passion…

Armed with maps, clues and a list of rules, two teams of internally displaced people, police and peacekeepers took off in search of items hidden within the bustling United Nations protection camp at Malakal. The race was on…

“They should not suffer in silence.” That is the message for women who suffered harassment, intimidation, rape and other violence from the Minister for Information and Telecommunication in the Lakes region of South Sudan…

Dominic Deng had been sick for three days without any hope of treatment when he received the welcome news that a special clinic would be held in his village by Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission…

Indian peacekeepers have provided much-needed veterinary support to farmers in Renk, including treating animals for diseases and educating their owners about how to breed and raise healthy cattle. In South Sudan, cattle are a…