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In Unity State, women in uniform commit to advocate and work for peaceful coexistence at an UNMISS training on reducing violence by using gender-responsive methods. Photo by Luk Riek Nyak Bol/UNMISS.
UNITY – When civil war erupted in South Sudan, women and girls continued to risk their lives to support their families amidst fighting and the threat of sexual violence. With the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in…
In Torit, Eastern Equatoria, UNMISS partnered with the South Sudan National Police to facilitate interactive sessions at a professional induction programme designed to transition police volunteers into full-fledged officers. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
EASTERN EQUATORIA – As the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, fast approaches its first post-independence elections, safety and security of all citizens remains a priority. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
In Wau, some 500 patients in Naivasha internally displaced camp benefited from free medical treatment administered by UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Gimmers of hope and joy lightened the hearts of more than 500 residents at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Wau, thanks to free medical services provided by Blue Helmets from Bangladesh…
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian have visited Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. He met local authorities and other stakeholders, pledging the peacekeeping mission’s support in reducing tensions and protecting civilians. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR – With the new year having begun with an escalation of longstanding tensions between some communities in Jonglei and Greater Pibor respectively, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of…
At an UNMISS-facilitated peace dialogue between conflicting communities in Eastern Equatoria State and Boma County in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, leaders from the two regions pledged to end cattle raids, revenge attacks and child abductions. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.
EASTERN EQUATORIA/GREATER PIBOR – Following tensions between communities on the border of Eastern Equatoria State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently…
An UNMISS three-day training on conflict management took place in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal, where 20 women community leaders learnt new skills in dispute mediation and peacebuilding. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
WAU– To achieve and maintain peace in South Sudan, the views and perspectives of all genders must be both listened to and adequately respected, with the voices of women crucial for success. Together with local partners, the…
In Yambio, Western Equatoria, some 30 officers of the South Sudan National Police Service received an UNMISS-facilitated training on the protection of high-profile individuals. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Building the capacity of their South Sudanese counterparts is a top priority for United Nations Police officers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). They know how to physically protect high…
Communities in Warrap State re-committed to peaceful coexistence following a dialogue on how to reduce violence by using gender-responsive methods. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
WARRAP – More than 60 people, including army officers, ex-combatants, and traditional chiefs in the state, recently gathered in Kuajok to discuss ways of decreasing community violence. Participants in the workshop, which was…
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea and Ethiopia recently provided supplies and medications to hospitals in Bor. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – South Sudanese healthcare facilities are still suffering from the effects of years of conflict in the country, and the ones in Greater Jonglei are no exceptions. With many of them lacking essential supplies ahead of…
Knowing how to perform basic computer maintenance and how to repair mobile phones are marketable skills learnt by 25 young men and women in Lakes during an UNMISS-funded vocational training. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
LAKES – A bright future sometimes begins with acquiring the skills needed to generate a sustainable income. In Rumbek, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently decided to improve the prospects of 25 young…
A three-day community policing workshop facilitated by an UNMISS UNPOL team took place in Jonglei State, building the capacity of police officers in South Sudan. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – With elections set to be held in just a year’s time, upholding the rule of law will be key to building and maintaining enduring peace. For this reason, and in line with its mandate, the United Nations Mission in…
More than a thousand farm animals were tended to when UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh organized a mobile veterinary clinic in Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo: Jimmy Lambs Lundanga/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Wau, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), are not ones to forget about the needs of cattle, sheep, and goats. In a recent campaign, they offered…