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Juba, 26 September 2023 – Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in South Sudan, according to the latest Human Rights Brief from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
An UNMISS workshop in Malakal, Upper Nile, sought to raise awareness on battling hate speech, mis- and disinformation. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, as across the world, hate speech and mis- and disinformation often lie at the root of spreading violence.
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, an UNMISS workshop on international human rights standards and the rights of detainees seeks to enhance capacities of rule of law actors. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Upholding rule of law and human rights is key to building an enduring peace.
An interactive discussion on building enduring peace in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, was co-hosted by UNMISS and the Central Equatoria state government, as a way to mark International Day of Peace. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
JUBA - In the bustling capital of South Sudan, a symphony of voices converged, setting the stage for this year's commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda and Thailand team up with local communities and partners to plant trees and prevent malaria in Muniki, Juba. UNMISS photo.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – As the United Nations General Assembly convenes this week in New York, world leaders are coming together to discuss, among other critical issues, climate challenges.
UNMISS with partners organized a public gathering in Terekeka to raise awareness on the peace process, scheduled to culminate in free and fair elections at the end of next year. Photo: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – More than 500 people, including several members of the national parliament, gathered in Terekeka County’s Freedom Square to renew their commitment to peace ahead of elections scheduled for December 2024.
Peacekeepers, humanitarians, locals, returning refugees, men, women, children - everyone had a brilliant time when UNMISS organized a fun-run in Pariang. Photos by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
RUWENG – A “fun-run”, they said, the Mongolian peacekeepers nearing the finishing line of their tour of duty in Pariang. Fifteen kilometres, they added, and the scepticism among eavesdroppers was palpable.
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A recent UNMISS-led workshop in Kapoeta aimed to enhance civic political space and strengthen the capacity of human rights actors in the area. Photos by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
“Today, I became more familiar with how to advocate for civic education to help my compatriots become more aware of their political and civil rights,” said Juma Tikol, Chairperson of a network of civil society organizations in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State.
Representatives from civil society organizations in Upper Nile state in an UNMISS workshop raising awareness about the process leading up to scheduled elections. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE – Elections are essential for democratic governance. However, for the process to work, voter and civic education on everyone’s rights and responsibilities are necessary.