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A wave of recent child abductions and other crimes prompted UNMISS civilian peacekeepers in Eastern Equatoria to visit Lowoi to get first-hand information and discuss solutions. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
![Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers renovation school education](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/img_2725_0.jpg?itok=yvjz1tHp)
An UNMISS-funded renovation of Bilual Secondary School in remote Yuai in Jonglei State, aims to enable students to pursue higher education while also reducing the risk of early marriages. Photo by Achol Kur Marial Kur/UNMISS.
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To enhance law enforcement and facilitate the voluntary return of internally displaced persons, a new police station has been built in Himodonge in Torit County. Photo by Yakudu Moses/UNMISS.
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Ahead of the peak of the rainy season, UNMISS in Bor is collaborating with local authorities in Jonglei State to identify and implement preventive measures to mitigate the consequences of floods expected in large areas of the region. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
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The new, UNMISS-funded Yubu bridge is a sturdy one. Many, many people can stand on it at the same time. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS
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UNMISS Director of Human Rights Division visits Warrap State to meet diverse stakeholders. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
![Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers run for peace](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/img_0847_0.jpg?itok=Nq7T3HF6)
Wau residents and peacekeepers enthusiastically took part in a "Run for Peace" initiative organized by UNMISS in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
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Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, livestock owners in Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on raising healthy animals. Photo by Ludanga Jimmy/UNMISS.