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Building capacities, building peace: UNMISS trains 25 South Sudanese police officers on investigative techniques

LAKES – As South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, transitions from war to peace, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues all efforts to build capacities among local law enforcement personnel.

24 May 2022

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UNMISS trains Bor leaders on protection of internally displaced expected to return home

JONGLEI STATE- Nine years ago, civilians had to flee their homes because of war.

20 May 2022

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UNMISS trains rookie politicians on good governance and responsibility to prevent conflicts

NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL- In the world’s youngest nation, there are few politicians who are familiar with administrative procedures and what is expected of them.

20 May 2022

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UNMISS raises awareness on child protection issues among military personnel in Western Equatoria

Having recently identified children affiliated with the army of the country’s main opposition group, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan swiftly stepped in to raise awareness on child protection issues related to armed groups.

19 May 2022

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Joint statement by AU, R-JMEC, ADC, EU, Troika, and UNMISS on the situation in Unity State

Juba, 18 May 2022: A joint delegation comprising the African Union (AU), the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), the African Diplomatic Corps (ADC)

18 May 2022

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Thousands stand up and dance for peace at UNMISS-organized concert in Kapoeta

EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE- Everyone, and a few more it seemed, were there.

18 May 2022

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High-level delegation visiting violence-plagued Unity State met with despair and pleas for protection

UNITY STATE- A high-level delegation recently visited communities affected by devastating violence in the southern part of Unity State.

17 May 2022

Press release: Amidst a decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, a surge in conflict- related sexual violence

Juba, 10 May 2022: Despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan, cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubled, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest repo

10 May 2022