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Juba, 19 June 2023 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes concrete steps taken by the Government of South Sudan to pursue accountability and justice for survivors of serious crimes, including sexual violen
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These are drums for peace, used as part of the solution to reconcile the previously feuding villages of Omoruo and Lohilai in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS
It is possible to have a good time while learning more about the drafting of a permanent constitution and other key bits of the peace process awaiting implementation in South Sudan. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
Top UN official, Nicholas Haysom, visits Malakal, Upper Nile in the wake of last week's intercommunal clashes, meets state governor and displaced communities. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
As South Sudan gears up to complete its democratic elections with the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections at the end of next year, communities in Mayom, Unity state, believe that guns must be silenced and removed from civilian hands to usher in lasting peace. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS
More than a couple of games, the recent Sports for Peace event in Bentiu united a massive crowd of people for a few precious hours together. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS
Thousands came to an UNMISS event in Aweil North County to enjoy music, dancing and information about the country's peace process. Photos: Deng Mou/UNMISS
A massive explosion at an SSPDF ammunition depot in Rubkona has led to civilian injuries as well as propelled unexploded ordnance and dangerous debris across a nearly two-kilometer radius. UNMAS demining teams are surveying and clearing the area, but it's a long road ahead to make the ground safe for communities once again. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS