JONGLEI/GPAA – Across South Sudan’s Jonglei state and neighbouring Greater Pibor Administrative Area, intercommunal violence fueled by cattle raids, especially among armed youth, has been a recurrent leitmotif in this young nation’s conflict landscape.
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An UNMISS peace rally in Akobo encourage peaceful coexistence between communities, especially armed youth, from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.

In remote Rocrocdong, communities have a reason to hope, thanks to the handover of a new police post by UNMISS. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle

An UNMISS workshop in Yei empowered women to ask for equal rights and an equal voice in ongoing peace processes. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS

An UNMISS peace campaign in Ibba, Western Equatoria, brought together community members, activists and officials in support of durable peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.

In Ikotos, South Sudan, UNMISS and partners hosted 2,000 community members at an outreach event that focused on resolving outstanding issues and promoting peaceful coexistence. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS

UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian visited Yambio and Tambura to ensure robust protection of civilians and meet key external stakeholders.

In Mugwo, an UNMISS-funded police post has given hope to community members that crimes will reduce and prosperity, flourish. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS