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Joint peace event by UNMISS and Eastern Equatoria’s state Ministry for Youth, Culture and Sport marks breakthrough in lasting coexistence between formerly feuding communities in Hiyala. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Despite the signing of a peace deal in 2018, intercommunal violence—a legacy of past civil wars—continues to shadow people’s lives across the world’s newest nation, South Sudan.
An UNMISS peace rally in Akobo encourage peaceful coexistence between communities, especially armed youth, from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
JONGLEI/GPAA – Across South Sudan’s Jonglei state and neighbouring Greater Pibor Administrative Area, intercommunal violence fueled by cattle raids, especially among armed youth, has been a recurrent leitmotif in this young nation’s conflict landscape.
In remote Rocrocdong, communities have a reason to hope, thanks to the handover of a new police post by UNMISS. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – In 2019, residents of Rocrocdong, a predominantly agricultural community in Jur River county of South Sudan’s Western Bahr El Ghazal, were caught in the epicenter of cattle migration related conflict.
An UNMISS workshop in Yei empowered women to ask for equal rights and an equal voice in ongoing peace processes. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Women can positively change society not only by farming or entrepreneurship or doing domestic chores but also by holding political positions at all levels of government,” a women’s leader in Yei River county, Central E
A two-day peacebuilding workshop by UNMISS Civil Affairs in Akobo saw a breakthrough agreement by armed youth to eschew violence and embrace peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
JONGLEI – Young people have the power to transform societies.
An UNMISS peace campaign in Ibba, Western Equatoria, brought together community members, activists and officials in support of durable peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Laughter, dances, and music resonated in Western Equatoria’s Ibba county, as comedians, traditional and modern dancers took the stage during a peace campaign hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the State
In Ikotos, South Sudan, UNMISS and partners hosted 2,000 community members at an outreach event that focused on resolving outstanding issues and promoting peaceful coexistence. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA - “Engagements between military personnel and communities in Ikotos is a vital process that we urge the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help us arrange,” stated Grace Abalang, a member of the National Legislative Assembly represent
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UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian visited Yambio and Tambura to ensure robust protection of civilians and meet key external stakeholders.
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Despite a turbulent flight through overcast skies, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) touched down yesterday in Yambio with purpose.
In Mugwo, an UNMISS-funded police post has given hope to community members that crimes will reduce and prosperity, flourish. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “The absence of law enforcement personnel in our area has led to a lot of trouble,” revealed Janethy Maika, a women’s representative from Mugwo payam