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Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers youth vocational training sustainable development rice production Bor South Korea

In Bor, Jonglei State, 16 students, including four women, graduated from a four-month agriculture training course focused on sustainable rice production at Dr. John Garang Memorial University. The project is supported by UNMISS Korean peacekeepers. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.

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UNMISS led a workshop on positive masculinity and gender equality for 60 participants, including 42 men, aimed at empowering women and addressing gender-based violence. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers elections Magwi conflict social cohesion security situation displaced people return home

Despite many challenges, UNMISS peacekeepers reached communities caught up in catastrophic conflict in Magwi to assess the security situation, engage with local authorities to prevent further conflict, and help create conditions for up to 20,000 displaced people to safely return home. Photo by Yakudu Moses/UNMISS.

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UNMISS’ Protection, Transition, and Reintegration unit, in partnership with the Lakes State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, held a workshop to progress the implementation of the Lakes Return and Reintegration Action Plan. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers prison overcrowded Wau prison facility isolation disease treatment containers health dignity

Already overcrowded with over 800 detainees in a facility designed for 200, Wau Central Prison is facing the threat of a fast-spreading tuberculosis outbreak with 16 inmates undergoing treatment. In response, UNMISS supplied four prefabricated containers to be used as isolation centers to help contain the situation. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers elections peace forum reconciliation violence trust dialogue

UNMISS held a peace forum with dialogue sessions in Pariang and Bentiu to address violence from cattle raiding and revenge attacks, focusing on rebuilding trust and resolving long-standing grievances between communities. Photo by Luk Riek Yak/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers intercommunal conflict humanitarian security Upper Nile aid agencies

During a patrol to Ulang and Maban counties in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers witnessed the dire living conditions and impact of persistent intercommunal conflict on local communities. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers cleaning campaign promote hygiene Protection of Civilians

UNMISS led a clean-up campaign at the Malakal Protection of Civilians site to enhance residents' quality of life and promote good hygiene for better health. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS.

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