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UNMISS, in partnership with civil society entity Community for Progress Organization (CEPO) and the state Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, held an interactive county-level forum in Western Bahr El Ghazal designed to empower traditional leaders from three counties to resolve disputes, mitigate conflict and build peace from the grassroots. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Some 30 traditional leaders from three counties in Western Bahr el Ghazal – Wau, Jur river and Raja—came together at a two-day forum facilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Su
When community leaders from five counties agree to leave their differences behind and build peace together, it is cause to rejoice. That's exactly what happened at a joint forum by UNMISS and the state government in Malakal, Upper Nile. Photo by Luka Athiel/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE – There can be no durable peace without a strong commitment from the people of South Sudan themselves.
Following an upsurge of violence in Leer last week, UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana have stepped up their on ground presence and patrols. File Photo by Roseline Nkwelle/UNMISS.
UNITY – It has not been an easy year for communities in Leer, a county in South Sudan’s Unity state.
Some 60 community leaders, representatives and members of local governance structures in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, benefited from a capacity-building workshop led by the state Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, also supported by UNMISS and UNDP. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA - For sustainable peace to flourish, communities themselves must build it from the ground up.
Durable peace needs buy-in from communities themselves. UNMISS recognizes this important fact and brought together 35 traditional leaders from all eight counties in Lakes state, South Sudan, to dialogue on necessary investments at the grassroots to mitigate conflict and shape a bright future for citizens. The result: 18 peace resolutions that leaders shall encourage their people to follow to the letter. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
LAKES – A two-day forum for traditional and community leaders in Rumbek, facilitated by the Civil Affairs Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sought to focus on the roles played by these important influencers on buildi
Roads boost trade, increase security and safety for communities and help build inclusive peace. UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, therefore, deserve a round of applause for completing a 125-kilometer stretch connecting residents of Greater Pibor to their neighbours in Akobo, South Sudan. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
GREATER JONGLEI - Every road leads to discovery and adventure.
Some 35 South Sudanese police officers in Western Equatoria were trained to control crowds in a peaceful and responsible manner by their UNPOL partners from UNMISS. Photo by Martin Siba/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Building capacities among local counterparts is something United Nations Police (UNPOL) officers serving for peace in South Sudan are passionate about.
Building capacities for local counterparts is something UNPOL officers from UNMISS are committed to as evidenced by this recent three-day workshop for the South Sudan National Police Service in Greater Pibor. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS
GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA - Developing an effective and efficient criminal investigative system takes time and effort, the benefit of which is key to the effective operations of any security apparatus.
April 6 is annually observed as International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. In Juba, South Sudan, this Day saw two talented women's football teams put up a thrilling show for spectators, shattering gender stereotypes and shining bright as a beacon for unity, peace and equality. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
JUBA – In South Sudan, a country slowly but surely transitioning from war to peace, this week’s International Day of Sports for Development and Peace had an added dimension, as citizens in this young nation’s capital, Juba, enjoyed a
Residents of Yirol east in Lakes, South Sudan, have proved to be true partners at a time of need to displaced people from Panyijir who escaped devastating floods in the Unity region and sought refuge with their kind-hearted neighbours across state lines.
LAKES – Climate change has hit South Sudan hard.