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13 August 2013 - Seeking to improve working relations between media and security personnel in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State, a two-day forum ended today in the state capital Aweil. Journalists from different media houses…

13 August 2013 - Assisting South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) with its operations, the United States Embassy donated equipment to the force in Juba today. US Ambassador Susan Page handed over the items, including…

12 August 2013 - Aiming to enhance parliamentarians' knowledge of state legislative assembly regulations, UNMISS handed over 100 copies of "Conduct of Business Regulations" in the state capital Aweil today. According to State…

Young South Sudanese women taking part in a fashion show during a "Fashion and Arts for Peace" festival in Juba,ahead of the UN International Youth Day which is commemorated on 12 August annually. The day aimsto recognize…

12 August 2013 – Youth had a vital role to play in South Sudan's future, a senior UNMISS official said today during a ceremony to mark International Youth Day in Eastern Equatoria State. Addressing youth at Torit's Freedom…

First class of civilian prison cadets during orientation at Prison Training Academy in Lologo, Juba. Aiming to professionalize the National Prisons Service of South Sudan, 100 university graduates were recruited from all 10…

3 August 2013 - It was vital for local police and communities to work together in fighting crime, a South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) officer said in the Unity State capital Bentiu today. "Some crimes ... can only…

UN Police (UNPOL) Advisorsmaking presentation on "Community policing and problem solving" to South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) officers in Gogrial West County, Warrap State. UNPOL officers co-locate with local…

31 July 2013 - Seeking to enhance the capacity of justice officials in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal, UNMISS organized a one-day rule of law forum in the state capital Aweil today. The forum, which will be held every month…

UNMISS peacekeepers on security patrol at World Food Programme warehouse in Pibor, Jonglei State. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret. Click for larger image

29 July 2013 - With an eye to serving at UN missions worldwide, 13 South Sudanese military officers graduated in Juba today from a two-week course in peacekeeping operations. "This training is a first step in the preparation…

26 July 2013 - Focusing on human rights during disarmament campaigns and conflicts, UNMISS concluded a two-day workshop for the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) today in the Unity State capital Bentiu. Organized by the…