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UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh have stepped up to support the health and well-being of the vulnerable population in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal, donating essential medications and other supplies. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.

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UNMISS partnered with political leaders and communities to launch a new inclusive, interactive show on Radio Miraya to ensure all voices are heard as South Sudan transitions from conflict to peace & democracy. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.

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To safeguard civilians, UNMISS trained 50 organized forces and community members in conflict-affected Tambura, Western Equatoria, to protect civilians, support reconciliation and cultivate peace. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS.

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Fighting between the Toposa of Eastern Equatoria and Murle from Greater Pibor Administrative Area forced 430 women and children to flee their homes in Murkomot village. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.

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At an #UNMISS-hosted conference, stakeholders explored strategies to end cattle raiding and abductions and strengthen the rule of law for sustainable peace in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.

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Progressing the peace agreement and participating in South Sudan’s first democratic elections was the hot topic among participants at an UNMISS-hosted grassroots event in the Guri South area, a suburb of Juba. Photo by James Ohisa/UNMISS.

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UNMISS peacekeepers met Prophet Dak Kueth in Jonglei State to leverage his influence over youth to demobilize and prevent violence in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.

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To improve community mobility and ensure access to essential services, peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving in Eastern Equatoria are repairing a 98-kilometer road connecting Torit to Lafon. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.

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