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As the agile peacekeepers sang, danced and performed incredible acrobatic maneuvers on stage, crowds of their Indian and international United Nations colleagues rushed to join them in a spectacular celebration of India’s Republic Day in South Sudan.
A celebration horn was sounded as the Kuei community joined neighbouring Rup and Pakam communities in signing a truce to end over five years of intra-ethnic communal attacks in Greater Lakes.
Twenty-year old Chika Sydney Edward Joshua has only been playing football for six years. But he is already so skilled that he’s reached the national level, playing for the South Sudan Under-23 team.
A local artiste entertains boda-boda riders in Rubkona, where they received safety helmets and reflective vests
Boda-boda riders in Bentiu are embracing road safety and joining the growing wave of peace ambassadors in South Sudan. For the first time, the motorcycle taxi operators will be plying the streets and roads of Bentiu, wearing safety helmets and reflective vests.
A civil-military dialogue in Torit has concluded with renewed hope for unity and social cohesion.
Nyabang Juol Chan fled her home two years ago to escape the violent civil war in South Sudan, seeking sanctuary in a refugee camp in nearby Ethiopia.
Women sell cereal produce and vegetables in Lutaya Market,Yei
During the pre-conflict era in South Sudan, January marked the beginning of the season of fullness in the Yei River area. It was around this time that most of the crops from the fields were being harvested and made ready for consumption.
Not anymore.
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Malakal carried out a successful search and rescue operation on Wednesday night, resolving what would have otherwise been a distressful situation for seven humanitarian workers.
UNMISS peacekeepers escorting a suspect to the mobile court currently at work in Bentiu.
A mobile court is currently visiting Bentiu for ten days in an attempt to deal with part of a significant backlog of criminal cases in the northern town, which for some time has lacked a permanent judge of its own.
He has fought many wars, for the government and against the government.
His 37-year military career has seen him escape death many a time, and he is now preaching peace and asking for forgiveness.