WESTERN EQUATORIA – “It’s like a repeated nightmare fleeing armed groups who come into our towns, our villages, our homes and our farms, opening fire and slaughtering women, children, men,” said Lucia Alfred, a mother of eight.
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A fresh upsurge of violence in troubled greater Tambura, South Sudan, has led to hundreds being newly displaced. UNMISS peacekeepers are patrolling day and night to deescalate tensions and restore calm, though the situation remains fragile. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS
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After being deployed to South Sudan's shared border with Kenya for 16 years, 50 SSPDF personnel receive their first-ever training on protecting children in armed conflict, thanks to UNMISS and state authorities. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
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In a landmark engagement facilitated by UNMISS in Wau, South Sudanese uniformed personnel recommit to upholding human rights; enhancing rule of law; and ensuring all citizens can have access to justice. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
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A peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS with local authorities, civil society, and community leaders in Kapoeta aims at deterring youth from resorting to crime or violence. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
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An UNMISS-facilitated peace dialogue to end cattle-related conflicts in Eastern Equatoria resulted in several positive resolutions. Photos by Okello James/UNMISS.
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As tensions rise in Tambura, Western Equatoria, a joint assessment mission by government partners and UNMISS hears community concerns. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.