WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL: As a mere 14 months remain for South Sudan to complete its long delayed democratic transition by holding the country’s first-ever national elections, ensuring widespread participation in the peace process is n
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In Wau, a landmark forum hosted by UNMISS brought together state authorities, political parties, high-ranking security officials and civil society to discuss shared peace and security goals, including widespread civic engagement, ahead of South Sudan's first national elections next December. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
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Thanks to a community stabilization and violence reduction project funded by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF), residents of Greater Tonj area feel safer and more secure. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
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An UNMISS patrol to the remote border town Jau to assess the situation of both refugees and returnees and the host community turned out to be anything but a picnic. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS
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Joint peace event by UNMISS and Eastern Equatoria’s state Ministry for Youth, Culture and Sport marks breakthrough in lasting coexistence between formerly feuding communities in Hiyala. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.
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An UNMISS peace rally in Akobo encourage peaceful coexistence between communities, especially armed youth, from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
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In remote Rocrocdong, communities have a reason to hope, thanks to the handover of a new police post by UNMISS. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle
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An UNMISS workshop in Yei empowered women to ask for equal rights and an equal voice in ongoing peace processes. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
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A two-day peacebuilding workshop by UNMISS Civil Affairs in Akobo saw a breakthrough agreement by armed youth to eschew violence and embrace peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
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An UNMISS peace campaign in Ibba, Western Equatoria, brought together community members, activists and officials in support of durable peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.