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With the arrival of the dry season, farmers and cattle herders in Lobonok and other areas of Central Equatoria State find themselves competing for scarce water and grazing resources, which sometimes leads to conflict. However, commu
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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.
To safeguard civilians, UNMISS trained 50 organized forces and community members in conflict-affected Tambura, Western Equatoria, to protect civilians, support reconciliation and cultivate peace. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS.
Fighting between the Toposa of Eastern Equatoria and Murle from Greater Pibor Administrative Area forced 430 women and children to flee their homes in Murkomot village. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.
At an #UNMISS-hosted conference, stakeholders explored strategies to end cattle raiding and abductions and strengthen the rule of law for sustainable peace in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.