JUBA – On the eastern bank of the White Nile in Juba lies Gumbo Tawdat.
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Residents of Gumbo Tawdat on the outskirts of Juba grabbed the opportunity to find out more about South Sudan's political developments. Photos: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS


At a recent event in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, women voiced concerns about a lack of basic services caused by insecurity in parts of the state. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS

At an outreach event in the Pari community, many women made the most of a rare opportunity to ask tough questions about the political future of South Sudan. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS

Akouj Elijah, with her 2-year-old son, was one of relatively few young women participating in a political parties' forum for youth representatives in Juba. Photos: Beatrice Mategwa & Isaac Billy/UNMISS