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EASTERN EQUATORIA – While most of the world has been busy with friends and family over the holiday period, escalating tensions fueled by Lohilai and Lohiri communities have taken a toll on those residing in Omuruo, Eastern Equatoria.
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In Eastern Equatoria, escalating tensions between communities from neighbouring villages have led to some 1,500 people being displaced. UNMISS, in partnership with state authorities, are monitoring the situation and visiting peacekeepers spoke with involved parties. The aim: To encourage peaceful dispute resolution and restore calm. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
A two-day conference between settled farming communities in Upper Nile, South Sudan, and herders from Sudan, have led to fruitful discussions and a decision to take collective responsibility to ensure peaceful, conflict-free seasonal cattle migration. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
In greater Tonj, Warrap state, UNMISS, UNDP and partners have come together to launch a community stabilization project funded by the South Sudan Multipartner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF). The aim: To lay the foundation for building peaceful, resilient and stable communities in the traditionally conflict-prone region. Photo by Peter Kuol/UNMISS
The holiday season is upon us, and displaced people sheltering at the UNMISS temporary base in Tambura believe it is time to be joyous and grateful that they are alive despite celebrating their second Christmas away from home as they continue to be fearful despite relative peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
Residents of Kpatanayo village, having returned home from displacement, waiting for the inauguration ceremony of an UNMISS-funded healthcare centre. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS
An upsurge of violence over the past months in Upper Nile, South Sudan, has resulted in some 20,000 newly displaced people temporarily settling outside the UNMISS base in Kodok. The UN Peacekeeping mission and government partners visited the conflict-affected yesterday. Photo by Nyang Touch/UNMISS
Internally displaced persons and representatives from six neighbouring communities in Juba recently gathered to discuss how to better keep civilians safe and relations harmonious. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
In Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria, community leaders and county officials have participated in an UNMISS-facilitated forum that aimed at providing them greater clarity on conflict management principles as well as upholding the rule of law. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS