CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Located some 80 kilometres west of South Sudan’s capital Juba, Rokon has recently been rocked by intercommunal feuds between farmers and cattle herders, at least in part induced by climate change prompting large-scale m
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At a protection of civilians workshop organized by UNMISS in Rokon, the multiple challenges posed by climate change were discussed. Photo: James Sokiri/UNMISS
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An increase of attacks targeting humanitarian convoys have led to more of them being escorted and protected by UNMISS peacekeepers. Photos by Peter Bateman/UNMISS
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To support and protect survivors of sexual violence, UNMISS and partners handed over a women’s center in Andari in Western Equatoria state. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
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In Maiwut, some 53 community members came together to discuss sustainable community-based solutions to overarching protection concerns at a workshop hosted by UNMISS. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
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Supported by UNMISS, an SSPDF Justice Directorate assessment mission in Maridi, Western Equatoria evaluated pending cases concerning uniformed personnel. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
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During an inter-university debate competition, Mariam Dafalla Taban discovered her talent for public speaking. These days, she is using it to advocate for the rights of girls and women. Photos by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS