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WESTERN EQUATORIA- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is engaging local communities in Yambio, in productive activities, nurturing their potential as peace ambassadors.
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The Zanunga Women's Group in Yambio was established for its members to be able to assist each other and to promote peace in their communities. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS
Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, was the guest of honour when 275 peacekeepers from Bangladesh were awarded well-deserved UN medals for their hard work, not least the rehabilitation of the long and crucial road between Yambio and Tambura. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
Supporting South Sudan's justice system is an UNMISS priority. In Malakal, a building meant for accommodation for the Upper Nile State Judiciary was recently handed over to the authorities, with many dignitaries in attendance. Photos: Samson Liberty/UNMISS
Debate over the future of federalism and power-sharing in South Sudan heated up at UNMISS-supported workshop in Juba where participants called for urgent progress in the constitution-making process and to ensure it is inclusive and driven by the people. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
More than 250 women peacekeepers joined an online conversation with the UNMISS Force Commander to discuss how to enhance their role in leadership and decision-making as well as create an enabling environment for them to effectively carry out their work.
To prevent conflict erupting between cross-border communities, UNMISS hosted a peace forum in Yirol to help prevent conflict over access to scarce resources in the flood-stricken Lakes region. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
Conditions are dire for the thousands of people who have arrived in Tonga, Upper Nile, after fleeing devastating flooding in Fangak. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
Over the last nine months, more than 15,000 heads of cattle and other farm animals in South Sudan have received priceless medical attention by UNMISS peacekeepers. Photos: Parminder Singh/UNMISS
Twelve criminal cases involving members of South Sudan's armed forces were recently heard by a General Court Martial in Maridi, Western Equatoria State. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS
Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, the UNMISS Force Commander, recently visited Greater Pibor and Akobo, observing the mission’s ongoing support to government-led flood mitigation initiatives to protect civilians.