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Politics and the Pari community: A case of bringing citizens out of the shadows

The session with the people of Pari was the first in a series of planned grassroots events aiming at expanding the civic and political space in South Sudan

Living near the capital Juba does not necessarily mean having sufficient access to essential information about what is going on, socially and politically, in South Sudan. Just ask the Pari community, consisting of internally displaced persons having settled on the outskirts of Juba, in and around the premises of the…

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Youth craving political space enjoy Juba forum to increase their effective participation

This time, the scene has been set for youth to articulate their thoughts and perspectives on crucial issues such as the constitution-making process and electoral reforms

Akouj Elijah is a dedicated mother, wife and full-time official at a civil society organization which promotes reconciliation among feuding local communities. She, and her sickly two-year-old son, are attending a Political Parties’ Forum for youth representatives in South Sudan’s capital, Juba. As soon as she can get a break,…

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Civil society and international partners call for urgent and collective progress towards peace and democracy in South Sudan at International Day of Peace event

Nineteen-year-old performer, Everlyne Batista, described her participation as an opportunity to put the trauma of conflict behind her and embrace feelings of unity and hope

While the cultural diversity of South Sudan was on show through the vibrant and energetic performances of multiple ethnic groups at an International Peace Day event in Juba, it was the collective desire for peace, democracy and a brighter future that attracted most attention. Nineteen-year-old performer, Everlyne Batista, described her…

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Feuding Tonj East communities commit to end conflict and reconcile at Government and United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-led peace dialogue

Participants in the peace dialogue signed a communique to end the violence and stressed the need for the government to provide early warning of potential conflict, voluntary disarmament, and special protection for women and children

For months, diverse communities in Tonj East have been engaging in a vicious cycle of cattle raiding and revenge attacks, costing many lives, the destruction of property, and theft of livestock. Despite intensive efforts by peace partners, the violence has persisted along with movement obstructions, which are exacerbating an already…

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Torit students learn to advocate for protection of women and children

Topics covered during the interactive session were diverse, students learned about the six grave violations of child rights during conflict

Even as South Sudan extends its ongoing transitional period by 24 months to February 2027, violence against women and children continues. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), therefore, recently partnered with Eastern Equatoria state’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare to empower some 50 students at the…

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Extraordinary Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) meeting endorses a further extension of South Sudan’s transitional period

A lackluster peace process, a dire economic situation and widespread floods are only some of the challenges being faced by this young nation as it struggles to complete its difficult but necessary journey from war to peace

Though sunlight filtered in through the blinds of a conference room in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, the mood was somber. Government representatives, the diplomatic community, regional stakeholders, civil society and the United Nations were participating in an extraordinary meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission in South Sudan’s…

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Prevention of the recruitment of child soldiers tops the agenda at National Conference in South Sudan

Armed groups and militia exploit the vulnerability of children, often forcefully or deceitfully recruiting them into their ranks

“Children do not start wars and cannot end them. We must do everything in our power to safeguard them. From their ability to learn through to accessing livelihoods, protecting children is not a choice, but an obligation.” At the opening of the 3rd National Conference on Protection of Children against Recruitment…

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Kuajok residents benefit from free medical campaign by Bangladeshi peacekeepers

The aim was to support the most vulnerable and build a strong relationship between the peacekeeping mission and the communities it serves

Achol Deng has been sick with stomach pain for days. Her son has malaria and a bad cough. She has been unable to access to healthcare because of a scarcity of medical centers in Kuajok and the wider Warrap region. Many facilities were destroyed during the conflict that raged across…

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Displaced women call for more support to overcome protection concerns in Juba camp

The women face immense challenges, including exposure to crime, lack of access to basic services, an inability to return to their original homes, and uncertainty about their future

“I have not seen my husband since 2016. I have eight children to take care of, and I don’t know what the future holds. Still, it is our shared difficulties that make us strong”. Mariam Suna* is one of thousands of women who sought sanctuary from the United Nations peacekeeping…

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South Sudan: Meet the Zanunga Women’s Group, ambassadors of peacebuilding in Yambio

The aim of the group is to unite, build social cohesion and disseminate peace messages among women and the community at large

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is engaging local communities in Yambio, in productive activities, nurturing their potential as peace ambassadors. With the objective of building peace, the Zanunga (meaning “wipe your tears”) Women’s Group has 50 members and was formed in collaboration with the UN peacekeeping mission’s…