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A new human rights report has documented a drastic rise in the number of civilians losing their lives and being injured due to intensifying hostilities between the conventional parties to the armed conflict and other armed groups.
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Trends in violence affecting civilians by conventional parties and other armed groups from January 2022 to June 2025
Local leaders issue a call to action for peace on the International Day of peace as hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate their diversity and embrace unity.
Bright colours, traditional outfits and cultural performances embellished an inclusive Peace Day event in Torit, with participants agreeing to work together to achieve their dream. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS
Wrestlers demonstrate their competitive spirit while embracing unity on the International Peace Day in Terekeka, Central Equatoria
The crowd gathered at Kuajok's Freedom Square had a good time, embracing their Peace Day togetherness. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Cultural performances and pleas for unity featured heavily when communities from Greater Pibor and Jonglei celebrated International Day of Peace together. Photos: Jaella Brockmann/UNMISS
Community performers celebrate their diversity and embrace unity at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Malakal.
UNMISS peacekeepers in Western Equatoria have intensified their patrolling efforts to protect civilians in communities like Bangasu, some 55 kilometers from Yambio. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS.