The Ministry of Education with the support of UNICEF, launched a “Back to Learning Campaign” in Bentiu targeting the enrollment of 5,500 school age children.

People have been putting their lives at risk on their long way to Bentiu especially women and children, says Angelina Nyagei, a resident of Mankien, Mayom County.

She said “We will go to Bentiu to access aid and we will not wait until our children die because of hunger.”

Strengthening the capacity of traditional leaders in conflict management is necessary to promote social cohesion and create an environment conducive for peaceful co-existence, an UNMISS Civil Affairs official said.