EASTERN EQUATORIA – Some 5,000 people gathered for a peace festival in Riwoto town, located in Kapoeta North County.
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Jubilant scenes at an UNMISS-funded peace festival in Kapoeta North County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
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Police officers serving with UNMISS are conducting trainings of trainers to enable the South Sudan National Police Service to build the capacity of colleagues. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
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The roles and responsibilities of traditional and formal authorities were on the agenda at a recent UNMISS workshop in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
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Officers of the South Sudan People's Defence Force receiving a refresher on human rights. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
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With relative peace having been restored, thousands of displaced persons are returning to their homes in villages around Tambura. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
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Participants at an UNMISS workshop learning more about protection of civilians, one of the peacekeeping mission's core tasks. Photos: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS