Some 2,000 residents of the township of Akoka are jubilant: Indian peacekeepers serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have rebuilt the bridge which connects them with the state capital Malakal.
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UN peacekeepers have rebuilt the Akoka Bridge in the Upper Nile region, making it possible for local communities to reach Malakal with ease.
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UNMISS is contributing to the third National Unity Day in Juba by means of its Bangladeshi Engineering Contingent, which is renovating football fields in the capital.
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Traditional houses in Gumuruk in the greater Jonglei area. Soon their inhabitants shall enjoy an improved version of the Bor-Pibor road passing by their community.
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New UNMISS Sector East commander Brigadier General Masum shared his optimism about durable peace in 2018 with civilians staying at the Bor protection site.
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British peacekeepers train staff to boost service delivery at Bentiu hospital.