Eastern Equatoria – Many parts of South Sudan are affected by cattle raids and ambushes between rival communities, which take a deadly toll on civilian lives, disrupt communal harmony, and perpetuate a cycle of violence.
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A peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS with local authorities, civil society, and community leaders in Kapoeta aims at deterring youth from resorting to crime or violence. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
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An UNMISS-facilitated peace dialogue to end cattle-related conflicts in Eastern Equatoria resulted in several positive resolutions. Photos by Okello James/UNMISS.
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As tensions rise in Tambura, Western Equatoria, a joint assessment mission by government partners and UNMISS hears community concerns. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
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UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian visits local communities, authorities and peacekeepers stationed in the mission’s temporary base in Maper. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
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Building the capacity of their policing counterparts in Bor, UNMISS UNPOL officers recently organized a training on management skills and conflict resolution techniques. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.