Nimble and robust action taken by Ghanaian peacekeepers based in Leer in Unity State earlier this week has most likely saved both lives and property, as they dispersed a group of armed men breaking into an international non-governmental organ
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UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana taking up positions to scare away burglars at the compound of an international organization operating in Leer.
![unmiss south sudan malakal computer skills training basic level school students](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/basic_level_training.jpg?itok=3fI9iRvZ)
An Indian peacekeeper serving with UNMISS offering students in Malakal basic computer skills.
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Residents in the Keyala area have been badly affected by intercommunal conflicts, bringing the once bustling town to a near standstill.
![unmiss south sudan kudo eastern equatoria state torit rural women peace committee conflict resolution mitigation prevention](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/women_one_with_baby.jpg?itok=Gd-pk_TM)
More than 50 women from five villages in Eastern Equatoria State have decided to establish a peace committee to deal with local conflicts. The sleeping baby might become a future member.
![David Shearer, Head of UNMISS, has briefed the Security Council and flagged the risk of local power vacuums and food insecurity increasing intercommunal fighting](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/old_presser_pic_2_0.jpg?itok=4TkAODhe)
David Shearer, Head of UNMISS, has briefed the Security Council and flagged the risk of local power vacuums and food insecurity increasing intercommunal fighting.
![unmiss south sudan moum unity state ghana medical services civilians military](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/trainees_receiving_medication.jpg?itok=fvIVkXlB)
Ghanaian peacekeepers providing medications, mosquito nets and medical treatment to both military personnel and civilians in Moum in Unity State.
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Participants at a Kajo-Keji peace forum in Juba, organized by UNMISS.