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Across South Sudan, tens of thousands of inmates are crammed into overcrowded prisons with dire living conditions, including poor sanitation and limited access to food, clean water and healthcare.
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With a capacity of 150 inmates, Aweil Central Prison in Northern Bahr El Ghazal currently houses over 700 prisoners in crowded, unhygienic conditions. With cholera running rampant in the region, UNMISS advocated with local authorities and the World Health Organization to vaccinate all prisoners and their guards.
Photo: Deng Mou/UNMISS.
A visiting UNMISS team engaged with local communities in Gondokoro, where land conflicts between farmers and cattle herders from elsewhere have led to tensions and insecurity. Photo by Issac Billy/UNMISS/UNMISS.
Youth in South Sudan often have difficulties finding learning opportunities and jobs. In Bor, peacekeepers from South Korea have conducted (Bor) 3-month-long vocational trainings for young, and now optimistic, women & men. In Akobo, UNMISS has funded a similar initiative. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
At the prison in Kuajok, the vocational trainings initiated by UNMISS previously have an impact by offering inmates to develop skills in tailoring, farming and accounting.
In Liet-Nhom, the central prison is in an alarming condition. UNMISS continues to conduct patrols and monitor the situation.
Women in Unity State have spoken out about their persistent attempts to increase and make their participation in matters related to peace and security more effective and meaningful. Photos: Alexandre Marie Rose Fernande Alexandre/UNMISS
While patrolling in Panyijiar, Unity state, to help protect civilians and reduce tensions in the aftermath of air strikes, UNMISS peacekeepers hear from community members, who believe that dialogue is the only route towards a permanent peace in South Sudan. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS
Youth leaders and other civil society activists Twic County have come together to spread the word of what previously feuding Twic and Ngok Dinka youth agreed on during a recent peace dialogue. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.
Margret Ceasar leads the fight for women's rights in Juba County. She is currently creating strategic alliances with other women’s associations at the state and national levels. Photo by Ali Surur/UNMISS.