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The UNMISS Human Rights Division has trained 43 South Sudan National Police Officers, including five women, on international human rights and humanitarian law, sexual and gender based violence, violations committed against children and human rights standards related to arrest and detention.
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South Sudanese police officers in Bentiu being briefed on respect for human rights.
UNMISS SRSG briefing the Security Council on the current situation in South Sudan.
The Kush dance group performs for a full house during Comedy for Peace at Nyakuron Cultural Centre, Juba. Photo: UNMISS/Amanda Voisard
Many thousands of people have sought protection after recent violence in Wau. A lack of accountability for abuses against civilians remains a huge challenge, according to the UNMISS Human Rights Director.
Local dignitaries and UNMISS representatives cut the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the newly renovated Pariang Primary School in Unity state.
UNMISS has embarked on a five-day patrol to conflict-affected areas near Pajok. (Archive photo).
Journalists in Rumbek decried restrictions on freedom of expression during a consultative meeting organized by the UNMISS Human Rights Division.
Civilians in the Wau area seeking safety and shelter after a recent outbreak of violence.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has written a letter to the Security Council on the implementation of recommendations by Major General (retired)Patrick Cammaert related to July events in South Sudan.