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United Nations Peacekeeping
In the abandoned town and villages of Pageri County, community members are gradually and voluntarily returning from refugee camps in Uganda and Kenya. Over 300 returnees have resettled in Pageri in recent months, after having fled the area following the crisis in 2016.
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Rose Aliyaa is one of approximately 300 people who have returned to Pageri County, following a successful February peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS.
David Shearer, Head of UNMISS, used his visit to Yambio to have talks with lots of local stakeholders. Here with Gbudwe Governor Daniel Badagbu.
UN peacekeepers in Bentiu give youths a chance to become better volleyball players and to interact with each other in a friendly way, thus promoting reconciliation and unity.
South Sudan's Independence Day was celebrated in Malakal for the first time since war broke out, in 2013.
OHCHR | UN demands justice for civilians deliberately and ruthlessly targeted in attacks in South Sudan
Addressing and reversing the culture of impunity is crucial to end sexual violence in South Sudan, United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, stated at a press conference in Juba.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed shared her concerns over sexual violence in South Sudan with President Salva Kiir.
These young men from Bangladesh are happy. They are about to receive UN medals for their service for durable peace in South Sudan.
A woman in Bentiu receives post-surgical care. UNFPA, UNMISS and partners are currently helping women receive treatment for fistulas.
United Nations Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, arrives in Malakal.