Members of the UNMISS Indian battalion patrolling in Jonglei State. Peacekeepers from 62 contributing countries perform regular patrols to ensure security in South Sudan's 10 states. The current UNMISS military component consists of around 6,500 personnel, including troops and Military Liaison Officers.Photo: UNMISS/Satnam Singh. Click for larger photo.

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