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UPPER NILE – This year has been harder than usual for communities in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, as soaring conflict has led to deaths, displacement and widespread security issues.
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A peace concert in Malakal, Upper Nile, was a beacon of unity for some 2,500 people, who enjoyed a respite from tensions and rediscovered the power of their shared identity. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
A two-day free medical outreach by UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda brings much-needed treatment and aftercare education to 600 displaced people. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/Trezeguet Musabyimana/UNMISS
A two-day dialogue among high-ranking security officials from Central Equatoria state and UNMISS is expected to enhance partnerships and operational coordination in efforts to protect civilians. Photo by Rabindra Giri/UNMISS
A small initiative with a massive heart - a 'green corrections' drive in Pibor Prison is changing the lives of the incarcerated, equipping them with farming skills and, more importantly, hope for a better future upon completion of their sentences. “When I am finally released, I’m going to teach my children how to grow rice in the rich land of Pibor,” says Mary, an inmate. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
An ongoing general court martial in Wau strives to bring much-needed justice to communities. “Noone is above the law, irrespective of the uniform they wear,” says Major General Marech Chietak from South Sudan's National Prisons Service. Photo by Busang Maruping/UNMISS
UNMISS conducted a two-day orientation on preventing violence against women in Malakal. Photo by Nyang Lieth/UNMISS
With health services being in short supply in Upper Nile, South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers from India step in to bridge the gap with a two-day medical outreach for over 300 displaced people. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital, which, according to hospital authorities, will make a real difference in saving lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS
There's a growing movement in South Sudan where men are slowly but surely becoming champions for gender equality and women's rights. At a conference in Malakal, Upper Nile, 40 men from different walks of life came together to speak about breaking cultural stereotypes and building a future where women, men, girls and boys have every opportunity they deserve. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS