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Magic in the making: the joy of pressing the right keyboard button can be rather overwhelming, as this girl at a Malakal primary school can testify. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
Pupils at the Bander Primary School in Malakal have taken an important step towards “future-proofing” themselves: Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan recently spent a week of thei
Frequent patrols in the Western Equatorian area currently experiencing unrest is one of many actions by UNMISS to deter violence and protect civilians. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver & Felix Katie/UNMISS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is appealing to national and local leaders to resolve tensions in Tambura and the wider Western Equatorian region after a fresh outbreak of fighting.
UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia guarding church premises in Tambura where internally displaced persons are seeking protection from ongoing violence. Photos: Felix Katie/UNMISS
As conflict continues to plague parts of Western Equatoria, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes to seek refuge together in temporary displacement camps.
Working in partnership with the South Sudan Women’s Empowerment Network and donors, UNMISS hosted a workshop for young female members of parliament to build their capacity. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS
Women across South Sudan suffered immense harm as the result of the civil war. Many lost their lives, their families, their homes, and their jobs.
South Sudan's Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly holding its opening session, reaching a milestone in the implementation of the peace agreement.
Almost three years after the signing of the peace deal, South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has been reconstituted in a formal ceremony presided over by President Salva Kiir.
Peacekeepers patrolling the road between Tambura and Ezo. Some 17,000 of the estimated 40,000 people who have fled violence in Tambura have made their way to Ezo. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is worried about the safety and wellbeing of children and other vulnerable people amidst conflict in the greater Tambura area in Western Equatoria State.
Getting ready for a big day: the inauguration of UNMISS-funded, much-improved prison facilities in Wau, Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State. Photos: Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS
While serving time in jail is unlikely to feature on anyone’s bucket list, inmates at the central prison in Wau have recently been given a reason to celebrate: the addition of a ward capable of hosting 80 female law offenders is expected to significan
There was a lot of passion on display as women in Koch County discussed peace, security and political representation. Photos: Roseline Nkwelle Nzelle Nahvoma/UNMISS
“What is it that men do that we supposedly cannot do? What we cannot do is to continue to suffer by the hands of men ten years after South Sudan gained independence.
“A functional police station in Anyidi means that even we, as women, will have our needs and concerns addressed.
It's never too early to start learning. Some women at a workshop in Eastern Equatoria State brought their little ones along. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
For some of the 40 participating chiefs and women, the discussions at the forum in Eastern Equatoria State proved to be real eyeopeners.