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JUBA – The decades of brutal civil war that ravaged South Sudan left behind a terrible legacy of land littered by landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnances.
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Zehrudin Sukanovic, Chief of the UN Mine Action Service, UNMAS, hopes that 2025 will result in more land in South Sudan being cleared of explosive remnants of war, despite recent tensions. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS
Rwandan peacekeepers patrol around camps for displaced communities to strengthen security as political tensions rise and clashes continue between armed forces in pockets of the country.
Jonglei State has formed a special entity to take on the daunting task of coordinating the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
Residents of seven villages in Morobo County made the most of an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions during an outreach event with UNMISS and local leaders. Photos: Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS
In preparation for the scheduled arrival of a mobile court in Leer, 20 national police officers have been trained to improve their investigative skills. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.
With tensions rising in South Sudan, people in Leer County call on local and national leaders to reach agreements through dialogue for peace to prevail. Photos: Jacob Ruai/UNMISS
When given an opportunity to ask UNMISS and RJMEC representatives about the political situation in South Sudan, community members in Tokiman East near Juba grabbed it with both hands. Photos: James Ohisa/UNMISS