With extraordinary flooding submerging 70 percent of Unity State, hundreds of thousands of families have been forced to abandon their homes and livelihoods to seek sanctuary in a displacement camp on the tiny sliver of land that remains fr
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Local leaders issue a call to action for peace on the International Day of peace as hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate their diversity and embrace unity.

The crowd gathered at Kuajok's Freedom Square had a good time, embracing their Peace Day togetherness. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS

Cultural performances and pleas for unity featured heavily when communities from Greater Pibor and Jonglei celebrated International Day of Peace together. Photos: Jaella Brockmann/UNMISS

Community performers celebrate their diversity and embrace unity at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Malakal.

UNMISS peacekeepers in Western Equatoria have intensified their patrolling efforts to protect civilians in communities like Bangasu, some 55 kilometers from Yambio. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS.

A County Commissioners’ Forum in Upper Nile State aimed to promote peace and strengthen cooperation between local authorities and their partners. Photo: Luka William Athiel/UNMISS.