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United Nations Peacekeeping
JONGLEI – There is an abundance of painful statistics to remind us of the long-lasting suffering in the wake of war. Here is another one: an estimated 80,000 people in South Sudan need artificial limbs.
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A woman in Bor receives an artificial leg years after she lost her own. The Indian peacekeepers helped many in a similar situation by distributing prosthetic limbs. Photos: Mach Samuel & Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS
No more trials will be held under the trees in Magwi County, where UNMISS has funded and handed over a court building. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
VIPs, and a dog, heading to inspect the new school in Gogrial West County as it is handed over by UNMISS. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
UNMISS and representatives of the Eastern Equatoria State government engaging with conflict-affected communities in Kapoeta North. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Traffic police in Aweil receiving a refresher on road safety and rules by UN police colleagues. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
Paul Egunsola, UNMISS Chief of Staff, engaging with students in Kuron Peace Village, Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS
There was much rejoicing as two bore holes with accompanying hand pumps were handed over to the local community. Photos: Moses Pasi/UNMISS
Captain Shichan Moktan from Nepal, now awarded a UN medal, is serving with UNMISS in Rumbek in Lakes State and leads a female engagement team. Photos: Nina Zubovic Vignjevic/UNMISS