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WESTERN EQUATORIA - Nearly a year after a massive outbreak of violence in Western Equatoria’s greater Tambura region, which led to tens of thousands being displaced while numerous others were killed or injured, there is a g
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With the security situation in Tambura, Western Equatoria, slowly improving after months of violence, UNMISS together with local implementing partner Anika Women's Organization, held a three-month skills training for 60 displaced persons. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS
With competing crises across the world, reduced donor funding in South Sudan has left displaced communities in Bor worried about hunger. UNMISS Deputy Special Representative and Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator Sara Beysolow Nyanti visited them to assess their needs and reassure them of the UN's continued support. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
On a day-long visit to Canal in Pigi county, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative for South Sudan and Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator Sara Beysolow Nyanti met with community members, listened to their concerns, and most importantly received their heartfelt appreciation for recent demining efforts by UNMAS here. UNMAS cleared 25 anti-personnel mines from this remote area, making the ground safe for displaced as well as host populations. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS.
Police Officers in Bor received diplomas for their participation in a workshop organized by UN colleagues. Photo: David Majur Awuou/UNMISS
Corrections Officers in Bor in the process of learning more about the rights of prisoners.
It sure felt like Christmas for women in Moli-Tokuro when they received a new, UNMISS-funded maternity ward. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS
A "bladder" full of water safe to fill your bladder with has been handed over to the prison in Malakal, together with the necessary pipelines. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
An UNMISS team in a meeting to discuss how to reduce tensions between feuding communities in Magwi County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS