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A model for peace: Residents of Gel Achel in Upper Nile rise above tribal differences

The remote community of Gel Achel, some 100 kilometres southeast of Malakal in the Upper Nile region, stands out for all the right reasons. Here, people from a number of different ethnic groups have developed their own, successful way of achieving peaceful coexistence and cooperation.

07 Feb 2018

Youth activists in Lakes call for disarmament and better roads to reduce inter-communal conflicts

Youth activists in Yirol in the Greater Lakes region call for disarmament, better roads and more attention to youth issues to improve the chances of creating the conditions necessary for durable peace.

07 Feb 2018

Displaced persons in Mingkaman call for increased humanitarian assistance

People seeking shelter at protection sites in Mingkaman in the Greater Lakes region decry what they call “funding gaps” and call on the international community to alleviate the humanitarian crisis situation they are going through.

07 Feb 2018

Weapons-free zone enables reopening of community school outside Juba protection site

Ilya is 11. He wants to become an astronaut, but may begrudgingly settle for a career as a teacher. To fulfill either of his dreams, he will need a school, and now he and his high-aspiring mates in Queen’s village in Juba actually have one.

05 Feb 2018

Lost lives and opportunities for children in remote conflict-ridden South Sudan

Living without enough food, access to clean water, education, or a roof over their heads is normal for many children living in remote communities across South Sudan.

05 Feb 2018

UN peacekeepers escort relief convoy to Lasu after inaugurating base in Yei

Humanitarian organizations have been able to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to the people of Otogo County in the Yei River area in Central Equatoria.

05 Feb 2018

UNMISS PoC sites Update No.190

04 Feb 2018

UN considering new base on western bank of Nile to give South Sudanese refugees confidence to return

It is a long journey from the capital Juba to reach remote communities on the West Bank of the Nile.

02 Feb 2018

High-level delegation visits Yambio to discuss peace and development

A high-level delegation led by Alain Noudehou, head of the United Nations humanitarian operations in South Sudan, have visited Yambio to assess challenges and opportunities for peace and development in the Western Equatoria region.

01 Feb 2018

Morobo residents call for an end to fighting so humanitarians can reach people in need

Residents of Morobo village in the Yei region of South Sudan are calling for an immediate end to ongoing fighting in the region to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians in need.

30 Jan 2018

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