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UNMISS-supported peace dialogue promises warmer relations between Panyijiar and Mayiendit communities

A peace dialogue held between the communities of Mayiendit in Southern Liech and opposition-held Panyinjiar has pacified years of animosity and set in motion a reconciliation process that promises to restore peaceful coexistence between the long-feuding neighbours.

27 Nov 2019

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Year-round activism against gender-based violence needed to achieve ultimate goal of free and safe movement for all

“Join hands, stand against rape” is the South Sudanese national theme for this year’s campaign of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Crude evidence suggests that short-term measures to enable women to stay close to home are necessary to keep them out of harm’s way.

27 Nov 2019

Chinese engineers launch rehabilitation efforts of roads in Bahr El Ghazal

Chinese military engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have begun rehabilitation of major travel and supply routes in Bahr el Ghazal to help bolster economic growth and rapprochement in the conflict-affected country.

26 Nov 2019

Women in Twic speak out against status quo; demand an end to marginalization

Women in Twic are attributing a lack of opportunities and “brain drain” of educated females in their communities to deeply-entrenched traditional practices which relegate them to a secondary role.

26 Nov 2019

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United Nations Police trains national officers on community policing

The United Nations Police is currently training their South Sudanese counterparts in the greater Lakes region on community policing. The campaign, currently underway in Abyei-Chok in Gok and Cuei Chok in Western Lakes, aims to build confidence between the police and the civilian population.

25 Nov 2019

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Former military foes attend training on child protection

High-ranking military officers from the government army, the main opposition force and the South Sudan Opposition Alliance have undergone training on understanding the legal framework of the protection of children.

25 Nov 2019

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Women in Kuajok address social inequalities hampering efforts to gain 35 per cent political representation

Women in Kuajok have expressed concerns about cultural practices impeding them from obtaining the 35 per cent representation in government that last year’s revitalized peace agreement grants them.

24 Nov 2019

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The story of an UNMISS veterinarian in Bor: A lifeline to the people

For Lieutenant-Colonel Richmark Fernandes, a peacekeeper from India serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, being around animals has always brought joy.

“In my village, we had a lot of chickens and cows growing up. I always loved them so much,” he says.

24 Nov 2019