Female officers of the organized forces in Torit are benefitting from the rapid empowerment through weekly capacity building workshops enhancing their professional standards. Last week’s main topic was “criminal investigation and prosecution”.
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Female officers in Torit feel empowered and ready for leadership roles after lots of training workshops.
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Hundreds of civilians have been displaced by intercommunal fighting in different areas of Jonglei.
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Briefing to the Security Council on South Sudan Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer
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UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar listens to the concerns of residents of the recently conflict-stricken Tonj area.
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In between discussions on conflict mitigation, here in Bangasu district in Western Equatoria, one can do with stretching one's legs a bit.
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From now on, a significant portion of the electricity used at UN House in Juba will be generated by this farm of solar panels.
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Sergeant Adubofour-Poku engaging with children in Malakal's protection of civilians site.
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Everyone was a winner when youth from villages surrounding Yambio got together for some wholesome football fun for peace.
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People affected by a wildfire in Nzara County seeking shelter under a mango tree that escaped unscathed.
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Future animal health workers observing their Indian tutor in action.