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Two formerly feuding communities in Lakes state - Amonhom of Kuei and Panyon of Rup - have reconciled following a decade-long conflict and now live peacefully with one another, setting a noteworthy example for others across the state, and indeed, the entire country to emulate.

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Many South Sudanese who fled for their lives to Sudan when civil war broke out in 2016 have now returned to western Bahr El Ghazal. However, they need humanitarian support to rebuild their lives. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.

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Many families displaced by the upsurge of conflict in greater Tambura, Western Equatoria have sheltered in Nagero county. While the humanitarian situation remains dire, residents of Nagero are rallying around the newcomers sharing hope, healing and limited resources as a visiting UNMISS delegation discovered.
Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS

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These women in Warrap State have had enough of gender inequality and poor political representation. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS

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An UNMISS peacekeeper possibly getting directions from young residents of Akac in a remote part of Twic County, reached by an air patrol. Photos by Zejin Yin/UNMISS

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Ibba County in Western Equatoria State was one of the places visited during a recent campaign for reconciliation and unity among communities. Photos by Denis Louro Oliver/Phillip Mbugo

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Cooking nutritious, inexpensive meals is an art, here demonstrated by UNMISS peacekeepers in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos by Okello James/UNMISS

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Police and Corrections Officers in Malakal had a lot to take in when being trained by UN Police serving on human rights and crime prevention. Photos: Samson Liberty/UNMISS

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A dialogue to end hostilities among communities in the greater Tonj area resulted in a number of resolutions to implement. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS

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UNMISS Deputy Special Representative (Political) UNMISS Guang Cong, here speaking at a different event (UN Day 2021).

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