In efforts to mitigate conflicts at the grass root level, the UNMISS Civil Affairs Division in Torit has engaged a number of civil society groups to work with their respective communities.

One such group is the “Union of Monyomiji” in Torit, which literally translated as “Youth Union”.

The United Nations Children's Fund UNICEF and the NGO INTERSOS are working collectively to tackle the lack of educational materials reported by students to improve the teaching standard at the UNMISS Protection of Civilian site in Malakal.

The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) which oversees the implementation of the South Sudan peace agreement, has expressed deep concern about the prevailing situation in the country.