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Displaced persons in Tambura prepare for second Christmas sheltering at UNMISS temporary base

WESTERN EQUATORIA - Last year, a sudden outbreak of violence led to massive loss of life and property, not to mention displaced tens of thousands in the greater Tambura region of Western Equatoria, South Sudan.

23 Dec 2022

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UNMISS Quick Impact Projects to support returnees coming back from Tambura

WESTERN EQUATORIA - “I was displaced from my village last year due to conflict. I lost four children, other relatives, and properties.

23 Dec 2022

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Juba protection of civilians forum ends with unanimous call to end violence, foster social cohesion

JUBA - Peace and social-cohesion activities organized and funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have enabled the six communities in and around checkpoint environs in Juba, such as Jondoru, Moroyok, Lukwilili, Nakitun, including

22 Dec 2022

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Kapoeta leaders sensitized on conflict management principles to promote rule of law

EASTERN EQUATORIA – Residents of Kapoeta in Eastern Equatoria have been long plagued by revenge killings, road ambushes as well as entrenched land disputes.

21 Dec 2022

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Juba conference rallies efforts to address child right violations

“From today on, I’ll deal with any incidences of early or forced marriage, child abductions, killings, rape, theft, or robbery, in a decisive manner,” said John Chatim, Commissioner of Duk County of Jonglei State.

16 Dec 2022

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As cattle migration season approaches, farmers and herders from neighbouring states meet at joint UNMISS, UNDP forum

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “I think we’ve been making progress on resolving tensions and violence that frequently arise during seasonal cattle migration,” says Luciano Sayo, Deputy Head of the Oversight Committee that moni

16 Dec 2022

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To reduce potential for conflict, preparations for upcoming cattle migration season begin in Warrap

WARRAP - "Seasonal movement of livestock between Western Bahr El Ghazal and Warrap is part of the fabric of our existence but often, this leads to conflict between settled farmers and semi-nomadic herders.

16 Dec 2022

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UNMISS trains stakeholders of justice system in Cueibet on roles and responsibilities

LAKES- Local authorities and customary chiefs in Cueibet County are now in a better position to reconcile the functioning of the prevailing parallel justice systems, the statutory and the traditional one, and to improve women’s access to both.

14 Dec 2022