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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.
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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
An UNMISS-facilitated peace dialogue to end cattle-related conflicts in Eastern Equatoria resulted in several positive resolutions. Photos by Okello James/UNMISS.
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.
As tensions rise in Tambura, Western Equatoria, a joint assessment mission by government partners and UNMISS hears community concerns. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
An UNMISS workshop in Bor focused on ways and means to enable returnees to reintegrate into society and ensure they have the support they need to rebuild their lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian visits local communities, authorities and peacekeepers stationed in the mission’s temporary base in Maper. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
Building the capacity of their policing counterparts in Bor, UNMISS UNPOL officers recently organized a training on management skills and conflict resolution techniques. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
An early warning working group to protect civilians and property has been formed in Bangasu in Yambio County to help authorities take proactive measures against security threats. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.