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WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As South Sudan’s people and leaders gear up for the country’s first national elections in December this year, much remains to be done to ensure communities fully recover from repeated cycles of violence.
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In a landmark engagement facilitated by UNMISS in Wau, South Sudanese uniformed personnel recommit to upholding human rights; enhancing rule of law; and ensuring all citizens can have access to justice. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
An UNMISS-facilitated peace dialogue to end cattle-related conflicts in Eastern Equatoria resulted in several positive resolutions. Photos by Okello James/UNMISS.
In Maiwut, Upper Nile, 60 women and men are running a successful bakery which was set up as part of an UNMISS Quick Impact Project. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS.
As tensions rise in Tambura, Western Equatoria, a joint assessment mission by government partners and UNMISS hears community concerns. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
An UNMISS workshop in Bor focused on ways and means to enable returnees to reintegrate into society and ensure they have the support they need to rebuild their lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian visits local communities, authorities and peacekeepers stationed in the mission’s temporary base in Maper. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
Building the capacity of their policing counterparts in Bor, UNMISS UNPOL officers recently organized a training on management skills and conflict resolution techniques. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
An early warning working group to protect civilians and property has been formed in Bangasu in Yambio County to help authorities take proactive measures against security threats. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.
UNMISS, UNDP, and the National Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Commission, have partnered with the French government to launch a second phase of a pilot community violence reduction project in Western Bahr El Ghazal State. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
At a protection of civilians workshop organized by UNMISS in Rokon, the multiple challenges posed by climate change were discussed. Photo: James Sokiri/UNMISS