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United Nations Peacekeeping
The United Nations Mine Action Service has discovered and removed unexploded ordinances and mines five kilometres outside of Bor town, in the Thon-Awai area, in the Greater Jonglei region.
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Clearing land from landmines and other potentially explosive objects is a painstakingly slow and risky process. UNMAS has just made an area outside Bor safe again.
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.223
An agreement on how to manage cattle migrations affecting people living in a number of counties in the Eastern Equatoria region has been reached.
The rights of the girl-child were discussed and affirmed at a cultural festival organized by UNMISS in Torit.
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.222
Following recent reports about large-scale sexual violence targeting women in the Unity region, UNMISS organized a workshop with community leaders and security forces to discuss solutions.
A healthy animal is a happier animal. UNMISS peacekeepers in Malakal have trained people in the local community how to provide basic veterinary services.
Women belonging to various ethnic groups got together in Bor for a workshop on the importance of national identity.
