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An UNMISS cultural festival in Jonglei, South Sudan, ends with spirited calls for women's full and equal participation in politics, governance and decision-making. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
JONGLEI - Women in South Sudan have been disproportionately affected by conflict and as this young nation gears up for its first post-independence elections, addressing the social, economic, and political needs of wo
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving for peace with UNMISS in Wau hand over books, stationery and sports equipment to students from local schools in Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Jimmy Lundanga/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - For many children across South Sudan, going to school is just a dream.
A fresh upsurge of violence in troubled greater Tambura, South Sudan, has led to hundreds being newly displaced. UNMISS peacekeepers are patrolling day and night to deescalate tensions and restore calm, though the situation remains fragile. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA – “It’s like a repeated nightmare fleeing armed groups who come into our towns, our villages, our homes and our farms, opening fire and slaughtering women, children, men,” said Lucia Alfred, a mother of eight.
Former foes in greater Tindilo vow to peacefully coexist, thanks to a peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS and partners. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Located some 60 miles from Terekeka town, Tindilo is awash with challenges.
After being deployed to South Sudan's shared border with Kenya for 16 years, 50 SSPDF personnel receive their first-ever training on protecting children in armed conflict, thanks to UNMISS and state authorities. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA – “Since I joined the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), I have never received any training.
In a landmark engagement facilitated by UNMISS in Wau, South Sudanese uniformed personnel recommit to upholding human rights; enhancing rule of law; and ensuring all citizens can have access to justice. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As South Sudan’s people and leaders gear up for the country’s first national elections in December this year, much remains to be done to ensure communities fully recover from repeated cycles of violence.
A peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS with local authorities, civil society, and community leaders in Kapoeta aims at deterring youth from resorting to crime or violence. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
Eastern Equatoria – Many parts of South Sudan are affected by cattle raids and ambushes between rival communities, which take a deadly toll on civilian lives, disrupt communal harmony, and perpetuate a cycle of violence.
Juba - The United Nations in South Sudan acknowledges the assurance given today by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs that the imposition of taxes on trucks carrying fuel and other supplies does not apply to UN humanitarian, development, and
An UNMISS-facilitated peace dialogue to end cattle-related conflicts in Eastern Equatoria resulted in several positive resolutions. Photos by Okello James/UNMISS.
EASTERN EQUATORIA – For decades, communities in Torit, Budi, and Ikotos counties of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state have been caught in a persistent cycle of intercommunal violence.
In Maiwut, Upper Nile, 60 women and men are running a successful bakery which was set up as part of an UNMISS Quick Impact Project. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE – In Maiwut, a county in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, the delicious aroma of freshly baked goods emanates from a building, attracting passersby.