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WARRAP – “It’s always vital to get firsthand reports about the human rights situation across South Sudan,” said Musa Gassama, Director of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) Human Rights Division.
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UNMISS Director of Human Rights Division visits Warrap State to meet diverse stakeholders. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
Wau residents and peacekeepers enthusiastically took part in a "Run for Peace" initiative organized by UNMISS in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, livestock owners in Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on raising healthy animals. Photo by Ludanga Jimmy/UNMISS.
In Greater Tonj, Warrap State, UNMISS, UNDP, and partners have collaborated on a circuit court project funded by the South Sudan Multi-partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF) to combat violence and deliver justice. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
In Western Equatoria, two newly constructed bridges are set to connect people, improve livelihoods, and facilitate the work of peacekeepers and humanitarians. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.
In Lakes state, UNMISS supported a wide range of stakeholders to hold productive discussions on fully participating in South Sudan’s political landscape. Photo by James Mawien/UNMISS.
In Upper Nile State, some 40 members of the electoral commission, law enforcement groups, and defense forces received two days of training on upholding human rights during the electoral process. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
Local chiefs in Lainya County have expressed concern about insufficient resources in the justice sector. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS
Senior military officers from the country's main armed forces met in Wau to discuss how best to function together in a single national army. Photo: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
The Lainya Police Community Relations Committee continues to hold grassroots dialogue, promoting peace, security and trust among uniformed personnel and communities, despite significant challenges. Photo by Taban Alfred/UNMISS.