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BENTIU, UNITY STATE - In a makeshift courtroom inside a police station in South Sudan’s largest camp for displaced families, a young woman stares into her lap. Her hands are clasped together; her fingers twitch nervously. A…

BENTIU – At the sprawling camp where more than 100,000 displaced people have sought refuge, danger stalks them at every turn: poisonous snakes, armed criminals, political insecurity and violence, and the ever-present risk of…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - It was always going to be a challenging journey, navigating 266 kilometers of rough terrain, military checkpoints, and other risks on the road to remote Chukudum in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan. But what…

JONGLEI – Across Jonglei, cattle raids can quickly become more than the loss of livestock. Lives are lost. Homes are destroyed. Families are displaced. Retaliatory attacks follow and the vicious cycle of violence continues…

EASTERN EQUATORIA – Community leaders, government officials, women, youth and security actors in Budi County have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children from violence while calling for dialogue with neighboring…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - “Lasting peace is built through listening, mutual trust, and respect for others.” This passionate belief inspires Captain Djamilla Pelagie Balak'we Seibou as she travels across Western Equatoria meeting…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - The sound of gunfire still takes Thomas Bazawi back to the forests he once crossed in search of safety. It reminds him of being young, frightened, and uncertain about whether he would make it out alive. “I…

BOR - A new vocational training programme in Bor is giving 80 young South Sudanese the chance to acquire practical skills to help them earn incomes, build small businesses, and support their families. The programme provided…

UNITY - On 1 March 2026, communities in the remote Abiemnhom region of South Sudan were abruptly woken by the sound of heavy gunfire as their town came under attack. Thousands fled to the United Nations base, seeking refuge…

BOR – For residents of Bor, a newly rehabilitated road means more than a smoother journey. It provides a lifeline to essential services, humanitarian assistance and civilian protection, particularly as heavy rains and…

UNITY - “We thought gangs offered respect and protection. Now we know that it comes from positively contributing to our community and helping keep them safe.” Before joining the Vision Youth Group, James (not his real name)…

AKOBO - For years, communities in Akobo County have endured violence, political divisions, and cycles of revenge that displaced families, destroyed livelihoods, and eroded trust. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is…