UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, as across the world, hate speech and mis- and disinformation often lie at the root of spreading violence.
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An UNMISS workshop in Malakal, Upper Nile, sought to raise awareness on battling hate speech, mis- and disinformation. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
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An interactive discussion on building enduring peace in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, was co-hosted by UNMISS and the Central Equatoria state government, as a way to mark International Day of Peace. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
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UNMISS with partners organized a public gathering in Terekeka to raise awareness on the peace process, scheduled to culminate in free and fair elections at the end of next year. Photo: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS
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A recent UNMISS-led workshop in Kapoeta aimed to enhance civic political space and strengthen the capacity of human rights actors in the area. Photos by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
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Representatives from civil society organizations in Upper Nile state in an UNMISS workshop raising awareness about the process leading up to scheduled elections. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.