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BENTIU – In the capital Juba, the sound of rain usually carries a refreshing promise of brief relief from the characteristic searing hot sun.
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As the rainy season looms, UNMISS Pakistani engineers are working tirelessly to strengthen a network of dykes protecting civilians in Bentiu from catastrophic flooding, supported by fellow Mongolian peacekeepers who patrol the dykes to detect breaches or other threats.
At a vibrant flagship cultural event celebrating International Peacekeepers Day in Bor, Jonglei, UNMISS launched a new ‘PeaceBegins with me’ campaign that calls for each and every one of us to take action as part of a powerful collective movement for peace. Photo: Jaella Brockmann/UNMISS.
On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in South Sudan, tribute was paid to the national and international peacekeepers who strive to provide a protective presence and build peace in the conflict-affected country, particularly those who have given their lives serving under the UN flag. Photo: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian engages with local authorities, communities, and peacekeepers at the mission’s temporary base in Maper, Lakes State. Photo: Fares Aouadi/UNMISS.
To support preparations for South Sudan's first democratic elections, UNMISS and partners handed over a new office space for Central Equatorian State electoral officials, which will boost engagement with political parties, civil society, and voters to ensure a free, fair, credible and inclusive process. Photo: Isaac Billy/UNMISS.
In a collective effort to bolster emergency responses to catastrophic flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei, South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS donated a fully-equipped speedboat. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
UNMISS peacekeeping veterinarians from Bangladesh provide a lifeline for farmers in Tonj through free treatment to more than 2800 livestock, which are crucial for families in this remote area to survive and thrive. Photo: Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
A new maternal and child health unit, funded by UNMISS, means pregnant women in Gogrial East, Warrap, will no longer have to walk for hours or days to reach a clinic or deliver their babies on the roadside and under trees. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.