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JONGLEI - Conflict between the Lou Nuer and Gaweer communities in Jonglei has been fueled by a proliferation of weapons among civilians and disputes over access to scarce resources.
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At a UNMISS event in Jonglei, feuding parties pledged to work together to prevent violence and strengthen accountability for crimes. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
At an UNMISS-supported conference, community leaders from across Tonj East pledged to stop the persistent conflict that is causing immense suffering and established committees to monitor progress so that their resolutions don't become empty promises. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
The Kozi and Mambe communities in Maridi County, inspired by a workshop conducted by UNMISS, have formed a new Protection Peace Committee, with its members intended to become local ambassadors of peace. Photo by Phillip Mbugo William/UNMISS
UNMISS peacekeepers in Jonglei are playing their part in responding to a cholera outbreak by providing Bor’s main hospital with desperately needed medical supplies. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
The challenge of putting an end to the recruitment of young girls and boys by armed forces is both real and important, not least in frequently conflict-affected Tambura, Western Equatoria. Photos: Felix Katie/UNMISS
Madelina Dudu Kuje, Chair of the Women’s Union in Kasire, called for peace, stating that South Sudan's children deserve a safe environment to fulfill the potential of themselves and their country. Photo by James Ohisa/UNMISS.
Role-playing exercises were frequent when Corrections Officers in Warrap State learnt more about modern and more humane prison management methods at a workshop conducted by UNMISS. Photos: Precious Chinamasa/UNMISS
Members of Eastern Equatoria State's new and inclusive taskforce that will tackle gender-based violence gathered in Torit. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS