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“Don’t miss a single minute. Get on with it!” That was the message from the Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to more than 250 women peacekeepers who joined him for a virtual conversation…

LAKES - The devastation caused by extreme flooding ravaging South Sudan is easy to see while travelling on the treacherous road to Yirol. Entire communities have been wiped out. Their tukuls are submerged in rapidly rising…

UPPER NILE - Squatting on dirty plastic sheets on waterlogged ground and huddled together under ripped canvas tarpaulins strung together by sticks are thousands of families, forced to flee rapidly rising flood waters in…

“Peace is not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of compassion. When we care for animals, we care for each other, which is a powerful catalyst for peace.” This was the powerful and passionate message from…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently provided technical and financial support the deployment of a General Court Martial in Maridi to promote justice and accountability for crimes committed by…

GREATER PIBOR - Severe flooding in South Sudan has forced many to flee their homes, often losing their livelihoods and properties in the process. These devastating effects have caused an urgent need for both humanitarian aid…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Anyone who does not feel comfortable staying in overcrowded living quarters would be well advised to avoid ending up behind bars in South Sudan. The Wau Central Prison, designed to accommodate 250…

The dusty roads of Tonj East County have long provided a lifeline, connecting communities, fostering trade, and enabling access to vital services. But today, these roads are riddled with fear, and the once vibrant rhythm of…

JONGLEI – The expected significant rise in the water level of the Nile has heightened the need for immediate awareness and preparedness to protect lives and property, especially in high-risk areas such as communities living…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - In Eastern Equatoria, Torit State Prison stands as a symbol of history as well as fresh challenges. Established in 1946, the prison was designed to accommodate 150 inmates but currently 372 people are…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Communities across Western Equatoria have been caught in the crossfire of conflict for far too long. Outbreaks of violence around Tambura in 2021 and, again in April 2024, caused significant loss of life…

UPPER NILE - As the giant glowing sun gently hovers over the horizon just before it sets, the Bangladesh Force Marine Unit heads out from its river-side base in Malakal for a final quick patrol. Reaching speeds of 90…