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JUBA - On the 13th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, I’d like to assure you of the UN family’s continued support to this country’s people and leaders as you navigate a complex path to peace and democratic transition.
In Upper Nile State, some 40 members of the electoral commission, law enforcement groups, and defense forces received two days of training on upholding human rights during the electoral process. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE - Preparations are crucial for South Sudan's upcoming general elections, which are less than six months away.
Local chiefs in Lainya County have expressed concern about insufficient resources in the justice sector. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Police stations, courts, judges, and prisons are all necessities for the rule of law to work its magic.
Senior military officers from the country's main armed forces met in Wau to discuss how best to function together in a single national army. Photo: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - With elections, including the tensions they may cause, set to take place in December, the creation of one national army is essential.
The Lainya Police Community Relations Committee continues to hold grassroots dialogue, promoting peace, security and trust among uniformed personnel and communities, despite significant challenges. Photo by Taban Alfred/UNMISS.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Earlier our people were mired in repeated conflict cycles, which created a fear of uniformed personnel among civilians,” reminisces retired Bishop Elioba Lokuru, Chair of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in L
A recent #UNMISS peace concert in Tambura, Western Equatoria, featured top South Sudanese performer Bucha Rasta, who sang about reconciliation, nation-building and the need for unity. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA - The rhythm of drums, frenetic dancing, and joyous singing rang out across Tambura’s Freedom Square during a massive peace concert hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
In Unity State and Ruweng Administrative Area, UNMISS organized a training for approximately 600 members of the South Sudan security forces, aimed to bridge possible gaps between different groups within them. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
UNITY/RUWENG – "No matter which faction you are a part of, we are one South Sudanese. We must reunite to build our nation.”
UNMISS, local authorities meet to discuss restarting vital road repairs in Central Equatoria once the dry season begins. Photo by Taban Alfred/UNMISS.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Engineers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) are set to resume a critical road rehabilitation project in Yei, Lainya, and Kajokeji areas of Central Equatoria state, following a temporary halt due to fuel shortages.
In Jonglei State, UNMISS and other stakeholders came together to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, stressing the significance of safeguarding the rights of women, men, and children. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
BOR – On the recent International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), local authorities and civil society representatives in Jonglei State came together to manifest their collective
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