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UNITY/RUWENG – To help end the brutal cycle of violence between neighboring communities, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) organized a peace forum with talks taking place in Pariang and Bentiu to address long-standing grievances and bui
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UNMISS held a peace forum with dialogue sessions in Pariang and Bentiu to address violence from cattle raiding and revenge attacks, focusing on rebuilding trust and resolving long-standing grievances between communities. Photo by Luk Riek Yak/UNMISS.
During a patrol to Ulang and Maban counties in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers witnessed the dire living conditions and impact of persistent intercommunal conflict on local communities. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS.
UNMISS led a clean-up campaign at the Malakal Protection of Civilians site to enhance residents' quality of life and promote good hygiene for better health. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS.
UNMISS and partners trained 80 residents from Lobonok, South Sudan to identify security threats early on, resolve conflict, and build peace during a workshop that also had a special focus on empowering women as leaders. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS.
Internally displaced persons at Naivasha IDP camp in Wau begin their journey towards fully reintegrating into society, thanks to collective efforts by the government and the UN family. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
UNMISS' corrections team provided agricultural training to 50 prison officers as part of an initiative to improve food security and support the rehabilitation of inmates serving time in Raja prison. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
UNMISS trained 40 prison wardens in Western Equatoria to uphold the safety, security and dignity of inmates based on the Mandela rules and strengthened their ability to support rehabilitation processes. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh have stepped up to support the health and well-being of the vulnerable population in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal, donating essential medications and other supplies. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
UNMISS partnered with political leaders and communities to launch a new inclusive, interactive show on Radio Miraya to ensure all voices are heard as South Sudan transitions from conflict to peace & democracy. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.
