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Captain Jinha Kim, a 28-year-old UNMISS peacekeeper from the Republic of Korea, was a combat pilot in his home country and says that serving for peace in South Sudan is his biggest learning experience yet. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.

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Nearly a decade after gaining independence, South Sudan is beginning the process of drafting a permanent constitution, which is expected to pave the way for fair elections. UNMISS and partners supported a workshop on the subject in Juba, the country's capital, sponsored by regional and international partners, and inaugurated by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.

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Kirti Kler from India is one of the dedicated UN Volunteers serving for peace with UNMISS at the mission's field office in Lakes state, South Sudan.

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South Sudanese musician, Jado Yoanis Jago was born in the Tonga locality of Malakal, Upper Nile state. His dream of being a musician came true in 2015, when he released his first album. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.

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Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa, a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal, is serving a a Senior Medical Officer with UNMISS.

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