The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate requiring peacekeepers serving in South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace in the war-damaged country until at least 15 March 2021.
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Women's football is becoming quite a thing in Aweil and surrounding areas.
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Women in Lakes are keen on educational opportunities to make the most of their upcoming 35 per cent political representation.
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Women in Jonglei are vying for more political representation in the next state government and in leadership roles in general.
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Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Press Conference Juba on 9 March 2020.
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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.