JONGLEI – In South Sudan’s Jonglei state, intercommunal conflict and revenge attacks continue to prevent widespread social cohesion.
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A recent peace dialogue held jointly by UNMISS and UNDP brought together the Gawar and Lak Nuer communities from two counties – Ayod and Fangak – to discuss conflict resolution methods as well as ways to build community resilience. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS

UNMISS Rule of Law helps build capacities and gender awareness for 30 officers from the National Prisons Service in Juba. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS

A high-level delegation led by UNMISS Deputy Chief, Guang Cong, meets local communities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS

A team of peacekeepers recently visited Panakuach, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, to assess the needs of new returnees who have headed back to their home country, following escalating violence in Khartoum. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS

Some 100 community representatives from Western Equatoria's Mundri and Mvolo counties were trained by UNMISS on protecting and upholding child rights. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS

120 displaced persons and refugees come together at a joint forum by UNMISS, UNDP, UNHCR, UN Women and the South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission on constitution-making and elections. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS

The newly rehabilitated Kitto bridge in Mundri, Western Equatoria, brings hope and joy to residents. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS

A two-day capacity-building workshop organized by the South Sudan Women Peace Monitoring and Advocacy Group (SSWPMAG) and supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS

The difference a bridge can make is there for all to see. The one connecting farmers, school children and other residents of Sakure with Yambio town is no exception. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/Felix Katie/UNMISS