JUBA - As subnational violence surges in parts of the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, communities here are also grappling with a deepening humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by climate change and COVID-19.
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The top UN envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, held a press conference in the country’s capital, Juba, today. UNMISS support to upcoming elections and the ongoing push to build a durable peace, as well as the UN Peacekeeping mission’s efforts to protect conflict-affected civilians were discussed. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
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Recent conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, has led to loss of lives, property and widespread displacement. An UNMISS patrol team visited numerous areas in Magwi county to evaluate the security situation and speak with affected communities. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA – A team of peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently visited Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, where the resident farming community has been in the epicenter of conflict with semi-nomadi
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UNMISS, in partnership with civil society entity Community for Progress Organization (CEPO) and the state Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, held an interactive county-level forum in Western Bahr El Ghazal designed to empower traditional leaders from three counties to resolve disputes, mitigate conflict and build peace from the grassroots. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS.
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Following an upsurge of violence in Leer last week, UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana have stepped up their on ground presence and patrols. File Photo by Roseline Nkwelle/UNMISS.
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Durable peace needs buy-in from communities themselves. UNMISS recognizes this important fact and brought together 35 traditional leaders from all eight counties in Lakes state, South Sudan, to dialogue on necessary investments at the grassroots to mitigate conflict and shape a bright future for citizens. The result: 18 peace resolutions that leaders shall encourage their people to follow to the letter. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
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Roads boost trade, increase security and safety for communities and help build inclusive peace. UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, therefore, deserve a round of applause for completing a 125-kilometer stretch connecting residents of Greater Pibor to their neighbours in Akobo, South Sudan. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
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Some 35 South Sudanese police officers in Western Equatoria were trained to control crowds in a peaceful and responsible manner by their UNPOL partners from UNMISS. Photo by Martin Siba/UNMISS
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Building capacities for local counterparts is something UNPOL officers from UNMISS are committed to as evidenced by this recent three-day workshop for the South Sudan National Police Service in Greater Pibor. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS