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Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers floods humanitarian dire situation protection of civilians

Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, the UNMISS Force Commander, recently visited Greater Pibor and Akobo, observing the mission’s ongoing support to government-led flood mitigation initiatives to protect civilians.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers Western Bahr El Ghazal Prison construction Quick Impacts Projects

Inmates serving their sentences at Wau Central Prison in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal can now look forward to improved and less crowded conditions, thanks to the UNMISS-funded construction of a new prison. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers reconciliation Tonj conflict

As communities suffer immense harm from ongoing intercommunal conflict in Tonj, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting intensive efforts to bring feuding groups together for reconciliation and peacebuilding. Photos by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers floods preparedness humanitarian roads threat climat change Jonglei

The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, held a workshop for community members in Jonglei to develop strategies to mitigate the impact of expected extreme flooding and address the urgent threats posed by climate change. Photo by Achol Kur Marial/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers protection of civilians prison Torit reintegration second chance self-sufficient

A project supported by UNMISS is enabling inmates at Torit State Prison to cultivate their own gardens and ensure access to nutritious food at a time where food insecurity in the region is high. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers political forum RJMEC AU inaugural elections civic space

In Yambio, a political parties forum jointly hosted by UNMISS, the AU, and RJMEC involved lively discussions on the necessity of expanding political and civic spaces before South Sudan holds its inaugural elections in December 2024. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers boat patrol riverside Malakal security peaceful cohesion protection of civilians

The Bangladesh Force Marine Unit conducts continuous patrols from its riverside base in Malakal. With its 12 boats, the unit started independent patrolling about two years ago and has already completed 88 patrols this year. Photos by Francesca Mold/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers Force Commander Renk protecting civilians humanitarian violence displaced people

Stephen Deng fled the fighting in Sudan and is one of 780,000 returnees and refugees who have sought sanctuary in Renk, South Sudan. UNMISS peacekeepers are helping to ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, protecting civilians, and deterring violence amongst diverse communities living in congested conditions in transit and displacement camps. Photo by Francesca Mold/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers International Peace Day Run Marathon

Over a thousand participants, mostly students, gathered at Freedom Square in Tambura, Western Equatoria, to celebrate International Youth Day through fun-filled activities to promote unity, peace, and recovery. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.

Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers International Youth Day positive change Sport Art messages of peace innovation

Celebrating International Youth Day in Eastern Equatoria, UNMISS partnered with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports to showcase innovative young performers conveying messages of peace through art. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.

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