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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…

25 July 2013 - Seeking to find ways of curbing arbitrary and unlawful detention in Jonglei, UNMISS today conducted a one-day forum in the state capital Bor. Arbitrary detention was a major challenge in the state, despite…

Residents of Pibor, Jonglei State, collecting food from World Food Programme (WFP) distribution point. The agency launched an operation this week to provide food to tens of thousands of people who had fled violence in the…

19 July 2013 - Aiming to help advance women's role in development and peace-building, UNMISS assisted Warrap State Women's Union to hold elections in the state capital Kuajok today. Hosted by the Ministry of Social…