A surge in violent clashes in Unity, Jonglei and Central Equatorias is having a devastating impact on thousands of civilians and on humanitarian agencies trying to provide desperately needed assistance to vulnerable people.
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Escalation of fighting in South Sudan puts thousands of civilians at risk and compromises peace process
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Essay winners in Juba: “If men can make good presidents, maybe women can make better presidents”
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UNMISS steps up efforts to help end tribal wars in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan
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Essay winner in Rumbek: “Women may be the only hope left to bring peace to South Sudan”
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Patients and staff at Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital in Rumbek rejoiced in receiving food and non-food donations from UNMISS staff. Photo: UNMISS/Eric Kanalstein
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United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita and UNMISS Chief David Shearer addressing the media at a press conference in Juba on 19 April 2018.