As South Sudan grapples with a deteriorating security situation, including a surge in military confrontations and persistent intercommunal conflict, United Nations peacekeepers are doing their utmost to prevent a relapse into civil war and
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On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in South Sudan, tribute was paid to the national and international peacekeepers who strive to provide a protective presence and build peace in the conflict-affected country, particularly those who have given their lives serving under the UN flag. Photo: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS

UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian engages with local authorities, communities, and peacekeepers at the mission’s temporary base in Maper, Lakes State. Photo: Fares Aouadi/UNMISS.

To support preparations for South Sudan's first democratic elections, UNMISS and partners handed over a new office space for Central Equatorian State electoral officials, which will boost engagement with political parties, civil society, and voters to ensure a free, fair, credible and inclusive process. Photo: Isaac Billy/UNMISS.

In a collective effort to bolster emergency responses to catastrophic flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei, South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS donated a fully-equipped speedboat. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS.

UNMISS peacekeeping veterinarians from Bangladesh provide a lifeline for farmers in Tonj through free treatment to more than 2800 livestock, which are crucial for families in this remote area to survive and thrive. Photo: Zejin Yin/UNMISS.

To protect civilians, UNMISS, @UNMAS, and humanitarian partners have created a safe space for returnees and displaced people in Hai Matar in Malakal. Photo: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS.