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Ghanaian peacekeepers donate medical supplies to Bentiu hospital
The cries of babies echo in the hospital waiting room.
Children pressed against their mothers stare up at the nurse calling out the names of patients, desperate to see the doctor.
Talks continue on disarmament and reintegration of child soldiers in Western Equatoria
Talks are continuing on the disarmament and reintegration of former opposition fighters, including child soldiers, back into their communities in the Western Equatorian region of South Sudan.
UNMISS committed to enhancing understanding of gender perspectives in South Sudan
UN personnel are working to ensure that the views of both men and women are included in all planning processes for the Mission in South Sudan so it can support steps to better protect women and girls from violence and increase the role of women in the peace process.
Opening of new church brings spirit of unity and peace to Eastern Equatoria
Crowds gathered in their thousands in Torit to celebrate the spirit of unity and peace at the opening of Our Lady of Holy Rosary Parish’s new church building.
UN and community watch group work together to improve safety at Bentiu protection site
Crime and violence at the United Nations protection site in Bentiu has dropped significantly as the result of a joint effort between UN security staff and a community watch group set up by those who have sought sanctuary at the site.
Young South Sudanese commit to working with communities to prevent conflict
Young people who have fled violence and sought sanctuary at the United Nations protection site in Bentiu have expressed their commitment to ending the conflict and building durable peace in South Sudan.
Deputy Force Commander Major General Bayarsaikhan Dashdondog awards UN Medal of Service
In a small and intimate ceremony outside of the Force Headquarters at the United Nations base in Juba, seven military staff officers from Brazil received their UN Medal of Service.
Finding unity in cultural diversity
A cultural festival has been held in an effort to celebrate diversity and promote peace between groups of people living at the United Nations Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Bentiu after tensions developed between different communities over recent months.
Sport competition brings UN Peacekeepers and South Sudanese community together
A shared love of sports is fostering friendship and trust between peacekeepers and people who have fled violence and sought sanctuary in a camp next to the United Nations base at Melut, in the remote north of South Sudan.
Crackdown on Yambio teenagers monitored by UNMISS child protection officers
Child protection officers are closely monitoring a new order issued to police by local authorities in Yambio to tackle underage drinking and nightclubbing to ensure that young people are treated appropriately if arrested and prosecuted.