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Respect for cattle migration laws underscore community-proposed resolutions at a recent UN-backed conference

RUWENG – Every year, between January to April, cattle herders from South Sudan’s northern neighbour, Sudan, cross the border to ensure their animals have fresh grass to graze on.

24 Apr 2023

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From despair to business plans: UNMISS has turned the fortunes of Ms. Aboyi in Yei around

CENTRAL EQUATORIA- Madelena Peace Aboyi has been suffering from polio since childhood.

20 Apr 2023

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Increase of gender-based violence, UNMISS pledges its support to address the problem

Incidents of gender-based violence, with girls and women making up the vast majority of those being subjected to it, are increasing in Eastern Equatoria State.

17 Apr 2023

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UNMISS organizes vibrant multi-ethnic cultural festival of peace in Aweil

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Thousands of revellers gathered for Aweil town’s cultural peace festivals, a two-day happening where exuberant singing and dancing kept visitors thoroughly entertained.

14 Apr 2023

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UN Mine Action Service celebrate their big day with youthful vibes and a plea for funding

KABOOM! The exhilarating trademark sound of UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) can, exceptionally, be present in their activities only through its conspicuous and curious absence, but not in any text about UNMAS.

12 Apr 2023

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UNMISS supports Rose, an Acholi woman in Magwi, to make her vision come true

EASTERN EQUATORIA- Among the lush greenery of Obbo in Magwi County, live some members of the Acholi tribe, a community with a rich culture and tradition.

11 Apr 2023

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Internally displaced women and youth receive training on income generating projects

JONGLEI – Baking bread, making solid soap and manufacturing female sanitary products are handy skills to have. Perhaps more importantly, they can be used to make a living.

10 Apr 2023

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“My Constitution, My Voice”: UNMISS engages Juba youth in peace and constitution making process

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – It is an opportunity they can ill afford to miss: South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is drafting a permanent constitution, its political and juridical compass, and comprising 70 per cent of the population, South Sudanese youth must

05 Apr 2023

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UNMISS supports local peace and security committees in Lakes to prevent intercommunal conflicts

LAKES - Intercommunal violence, often related to cattle and involving youth, has been common in Lakes State.

04 Apr 2023

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Ghanaian peacekeepers give hope to flood-stricken Unity cattle and people alike

UNITY – Persistent floods in southern Unity continue to have a devastating impact on not only people but also their livestock, which further exacerbates the situation of their owners.

03 Apr 2023

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