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Committed UNMISS peacekeepers recently visited remote Timsaha, where some 5,000 community members reside peacefully. Their aim: To build confidence before this tranquil border settlement faces an influx of returnees fleeing the Sudan crisis. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.

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Festive parliamentarians cutting the ribbon to inaugurate Jonglei's new and UNMISS-funded legislative assembly hall in Bor. Photos by Mach Samuel, UNMISS.

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In Malakal, an all-female UNMISS patrol discussed key issues and challenges with a cross-section of local women from different communities. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS

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At a two-day workshop in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria, 40 community leaders and civil society representatives were sensitized on key transitional justice provisions contained within the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS

There was lots of joy on display in Wau when UNMISS handed over a new one-stop centre where survivors of sexual and other gender-based violence will receive assistance. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS

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In Wau, a landmark forum hosted by UNMISS brought together state authorities, political parties, high-ranking security officials and civil society to discuss shared peace and security goals, including widespread civic engagement, ahead of South Sudan's first national elections next December. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS

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Thanks to a community stabilization and violence reduction project funded by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF), residents of Greater Tonj area feel safer and more secure. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.

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An UNMISS patrol to the remote border town Jau to assess the situation of both refugees and returnees and the host community turned out to be anything but a picnic. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS

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In Bentiu, peacekeepers partner with the government to protect tens of thousands who continue to shelter at the internally displaced persons camp against conflict and climate shocks. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.

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Joint peace event by UNMISS and Eastern Equatoria’s state Ministry for Youth, Culture and Sport marks breakthrough in lasting coexistence between formerly feuding communities in Hiyala. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.

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