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Local authorities in Lakes State have committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all citizens at the conclusion of a special roundtable event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for Human Rights Day.
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UNMISS is using sports events to bring together community members in the conflict-affected Tambura region of Western Equatoria and promote peaceful coexistence. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS