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Over 20 underage recruits released from military training centre in Pariang

RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA - For most children between the ages of 15 and 17, school is a place of learning and hope for a better future. But that future was abruptly interrupted for some 21 boys, mostly from Jonglei, the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Aweil and Warrap, when they were recruited into armed conflict. In February this year, reports emerged alleging forced recruitment of youth, including potential minors, for possible military…

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The United Nations Mission works with the people of South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace.

Almost 20,000 peacekeepers serve with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace in the conflict-affected country.

The civilian, police and military personnel from 73 countries carry out many duties under the mandate provided by the United Nations Security Council. Their work falls under four main pillars: protection of civilians, creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, supporting the implementation of the revitalized agreement and the peace process, and monitoring and investigating 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.