On the eve of his departure after more than four years as the UN’s top envoy in South Sudan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission thanked the people of South Sudan for their support and wished them we
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Having a decent road between Mundri and Yambio in Western Equatoria State is vital for residents of the area. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
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Almost 50 women in Wau are currently working on an UNMISS-funded project to expand and renovate the town's prison. Photos: Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS
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Soldiers at the Maridi Training Centre waiting for graduation and deployment have integrated with local communities to survive. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
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UN peacekeepers in Kapoeta North County having preparatory talks with two feuding communities ahead of a planned peace dialogue.
Photos: Moses Yakudu
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The UNMISS Annual Brief on Violence Affecting Civilians raises particular concern about a sharp spike in abductions by more than 300 percent. In the photo, abducted children are being released.