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High-level delegation visits Yei to see first-hand efforts to prevent Ebola

One by one, the VIPs line up to squirt detergent on their hands and carefully wash them under a stream of water from a cooler stationed at the side of the airstrip in Yei.

16 Jul 2019

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Peacekeeping mission’s Mine Action Service destroys hazardous explosives near Gogrial

Local communities living along the Langeach River in Gogrial County have reason for relief. A total of 77 explosive remnants of war in their neck of the wood have been safely destroyed by the United Nations Mine Action Service, UNMAS.

15 Jul 2019

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Communities urged to support survivors of sexual violence rather than blaming and shaming them

“I am aware that about 70 women have been raped, and many have felt forced to leave the protection site because of being stigmatized.”

14 Jul 2019

South Sudan’s women in uniform work to combat gender-based violence and promote peace

About 100 uniformed women serving in South Sudan’s security sector are working towards combatting gender-based violence as well as securing a leading role in the country’s peace process.

10 Jul 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 240 - 8 July 2019

08 Jul 2019

UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 239 - 1 July 2019

08 Jul 2019

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Indian Colonel creates yoga movement in Malakal one step at a time

The dark room at the Indian hospital in Malakal feels a universe apart from the usual hustle and bustle of a UN peacekeeping mission. Lit by candles, bathing in soft music and the soothing scents of mint and eucalyptus, this promises to be a treat.

07 Jul 2019

Rwandese peacekeepers mark the end of their genocide and offer lessons for peace

Twenty-five-year-old peacekeeper Doctor Celine Kalingirwa’s mind is awash with a mixture of thoughts and emotions.

05 Jul 2019

UNMISS-funded police station expected to keep everyone in War-awar safe

No more harassment, intimidation, abuses or arbitrary arrests.

03 Jul 2019

Lone female Bangladeshi engineer says mental robustness and preparedness is key to success

Under the rallying motto of “always and everywhere”, 275 engineers from Bangladesh have received the United Nations medal for their year-long service to the people of South Sudan.

03 Jul 2019

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