Thousands of women and girls across South Sudan have suffered rape and other abuse during the brutal civil war which erupted in 2013.
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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.
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed shared her concerns over sexual violence in South Sudan with President Salva Kiir.
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These young men from Bangladesh are happy. They are about to receive UN medals for their service for durable peace in South Sudan.
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United Nations Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, arrives in Malakal.
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Some 150 Nepalese peacekeepers belonging to its High Readiness Company have received UN medals for their distinguished service in South Sudan.
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Portugal has just sent its first contingent of police officers to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.