Madame President,
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom.
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Building confidence and creating safe communities - that's the ultimate goal of community policing initiatives. UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS in Torit, South Sudan, recently trained 25 local policing counterparts as part of their ongoing support to local law enforcement efforts in expanding community policing across Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS
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Traditional chiefs in the Greater Equatoria region believe they should have more political clout over local matters. Photos: Samira Y Salifu/UNMISS
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Investigating crimes is a key policing skill. UN Police in Wau recently taught a group of South Sudanese colleagues more about how to go about it. Photos: Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS
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Liquid soap production in progress as graduates from a vocational skill training in Aweil showcased their know-how. Photo: Deng Mou/UNMISS
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Some 44 South Sudanese police officers, including 12 women, have benefited from an in-depth training conducted by UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS.