The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict is ‘saddened’ and ‘disappointed’ by the continued recruitment of children into armed ranks in South Sudan.
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UN Special Envoy for children and armed conflict deplores recruitment of children into armed ranks in South Sudan.
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Representatives from communities in the Pariang area in an UNMISS Civil Affairs dialogue forum with members of nomadic groups from Sudan.
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The youth advocacy group Ana Taban, here represented by Ayak Chjol Deng and Manasseh Mathing, has launched a campaign dubbed #Bloodshedfree2017, calling on the country’s leaders to stop the fighting and suffering.
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School children in the Bentiu Protection of Civilians site being educated about the risks of Explosive Remnants of War (ERWs).
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UN Security Council Condemns Fighting in South Sudan
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UN Security Council Condemns Fighting in South Sudan