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I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today.
UNMISS facilitated a visit by state authorities to Western Bahr El Ghazal's Boro Medina, where hundreds of refugees and returnees fleeing the Sudan crisis continue to arrive every day. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
In Wau, UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh hand over seeds to communities plus train them on scientific cultivation techniques to help boost food security. Photo By Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS
As South Sudan gears up for its first post-independence elections, UNMISS holds two workshops in Unity and Ruweng Administrative Area respectively to build capacities among civil society actors. Photo by Luk Riek Nyak Bol/UNMISS
A two-day workshop on conflict mitigation and management jointly facilitated by UNMISS and Upper Nile state authorities sought to boost trust and confidence among communities in Nasir and South Sudanese uniformed personnel. Photo by Nyang Lieth/UNMISS
Six solar powered water taps handed over by UNMISS to residents of the Wedwil refugee settlement is expected to address water shortages, one of the significant challenges faced by those fleeing the Sudan crisis. This project will also help reduce competition over scarce resources, foster peaceful coexistence, and promote social cohesion. Photo by Emannuel Kele/UNMISS
In Bor, an UNMISS workshop on peacefully settling land disputes brought together 46 participants to come up with sustainable recommendations on promoting accountability and transparency. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.