UN peacekeepers have been deployed in a number of recently conflict-ridden areas in Jonglei, including Pibor, Gumuruk, Manyabol and Likwanguelei, to protect civilians from clashes between armed groups from different communities.
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Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer
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UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar listens to the concerns of residents of the recently conflict-stricken Tonj area.
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From now on, a significant portion of the electricity used at UN House in Juba will be generated by this farm of solar panels.
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Everyone was a winner when youth from villages surrounding Yambio got together for some wholesome football fun for peace.
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People affected by a wildfire in Nzara County seeking shelter under a mango tree that escaped unscathed.