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JUBA - Tens of thousands of people who fled violence during the brutal civil war that raged across South Sudan in 2013 found sanctuary next to the United Nations peacekeeping base in Juba.
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Rwandan peacekeepers patrol around camps for displaced communities to strengthen security as political tensions rise and clashes continue between armed forces in pockets of the country.
Jonglei State has formed a special entity to take on the daunting task of coordinating the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
Residents of seven villages in Morobo County made the most of an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions during an outreach event with UNMISS and local leaders. Photos: Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS
In preparation for the scheduled arrival of a mobile court in Leer, 20 national police officers have been trained to improve their investigative skills. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.
With tensions rising in South Sudan, people in Leer County call on local and national leaders to reach agreements through dialogue for peace to prevail. Photos: Jacob Ruai/UNMISS
When given an opportunity to ask UNMISS and RJMEC representatives about the political situation in South Sudan, community members in Tokiman East near Juba grabbed it with both hands. Photos: James Ohisa/UNMISS
Plenty of girls and boys in Torit were keen to talk to Radio Miraya when the UNMISS broadcaster was in town. Photos: Matiisetso Mosala/UNMISS
In January, intercommunal tensions in Kuajok boiled over due to events in neighbouring Sudan. Representatives from the different communities have now met in a bid to reconcile. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Kong Koc is a community-led peacebuilding project in greater Tonj, supported by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund. Thirty-three motorcycles make up its latest contribution. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS