It’s early morning and the fiery tentacles of the rising sun are already reaching out to touch those gathering at the starting line of the mini-marathon event being held at the United Nations base in Juba.
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As the United Nations plane heads towards the town of Renk, the pilot informs all those on board that he needs to do a quick flyover of the airstrip to ensure it is in good enough shape to accommodate a landing.
29 Nov 2018
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Children in Malakal celebrated their day, Universal Children's Day, with a drawing competition and other activities organized by UN peacekeepers.