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“We may be from two countries but are one family”: Ethiopian peacekeepers hand over medical supplies in Bor

The handover couldn’t have been timelier, given the onset of the rainy season in the country which often leads to an uptick in malaria cases among communities

“It’s increasingly difficult for us to provide essential medication to patients, whether in hospitals or smaller clinics,” reveals Dr. Bol Chaw. Dr. Chaw is the medical director at Bor State Hospital in Jonglei, South Sudan. His concerns are shared by many across this country, where people living in remote areas…

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Government peacebuilders, youth and United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sow seeds of peace amidst guns

The team of government peacebuilders and UNMISS peacekeepers listened intently and responded with strong messages on conflict resolution, the power of dialogue, and the importance of community-led peace

As morning breaks, the vast and open plains of South Sudan’s Lakes state are filled with sounds of cattle and the overwhelming smell of smoke.   It is at this relatively quiet time, that a team from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and state authorities from the…

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Long awaited judicial review begins in Gogrial East, with support from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

In Lietnhom, with no resident judge for some five years, customary courts, typically limited to civil disputes, have been handling criminal cases beyond their jurisdiction

Women and men in chains approach an improvised justice bench next to the main prison in Lietnhom, the county headquarters of Gogrial East, Warrap. Exhaustion is writ large on their faces. These prisoners have waited a long time for their time in court. Many of them don’t even know why…

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    • 11-year-old Naima Alex from the Juba Parents School reads the news to Radio Miraya listeners as schoolchildren take over the airwaves on the Day of the African Child
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Children call for prioritization of education in South Sudan on the Day of the African Child

Every year, UNMISS commemorates this day by giving school children a platform on Radio Miraya to speak about their challenges and to suggest solutions in their own words

Schoolchildren are calling on the government to prioritize education to secure their future as they met to commemorate the Day of the African Child in Juba, South Sudan. At an all-day jamboree hosted by Radio Miraya, operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, 20 schoolchildren from two schools…

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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) boosts the capacity of communities in Uror, Jonglei, to create a safe and secure environment for all

Civil society representative, Nyaluol Chol, stressed the need for civilians to be protected from ambushes while travelling along roads as well as in particular villages where armed attacks have been prevalent

While the residents of Uror Country continue to be plagued by cattle raids, revenge killings, and the mobilization of armed youth, the region has become a major destination for displaced families seeking to return and rebuild their lives. This makes efforts to strengthen protection of civilians more important than ever…

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    • Sexual violence survivors and United Nations partners discussed the importance of economic empowerment at a workshop in Juba
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Sexual violence survivors and United Nations partners promote economic empowerment at workshop

The objective of the workshop was to learn about the challenges in accessing services and reintegrating into society, share best practices, and strengthen coordination and partnerships

Abuk Buol is a survivor in every sense of the word. The 39-year-old endured horrific sexual violence, brutality and was forced from her home in Bor during the civil war that ravaged South Sudan. “I struggled to cope with what happened,” she says. “Every time I saw a man, I…

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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and local authorities commit to strengthening protection of civilians and peace in Central Equatoria

As South Sudan continues to progress its transition towards the country’s first democratic elections, UNMISS also encouraged the commissioners to foster an inclusive civic and political space

Collective, collaborative efforts to strengthen protection of civilians, security, and peace in the troubled Central Equatorian region was the key focus of intensive discussions between local authorities and a United Nations peacekeeping team. The engagements held with County Commissioners from Yei River, Morobo, and Lainya provided a valuable opportunity to…

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    • With predicted record rainfalls in Bentiu, UNMISS peacekeeping engineers from Pakistan are intensively monitoring existing floodwater levels and raising the levels of dykes to protect 300,000 residents against an estimated 50% increase this year.
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Peacekeepers conduct lifesaving flooding measures

Every week, the peacekeepers conduct extensive boat patrols to measure the water levels, which helps them with contingency planning

“Every day is about survival.”  This stark message captures the urgency of the dire situation as the heavy rains begin to fall in Bentiu where vast parts of the landscape are already submerged by catastrophic floods that devastated the area five years ago.  Lieutenant Colonel Jamal Haroon is one of…

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Prison officers strengthen their respect for human rights through United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) - hosted training

The officers were equipped with knowledge to improve management of prisoners, minimize risks to their wellbeing and ensure their welfare, and to uphold human rights standards

“Peace begins with upholding everyone’s rights, including prison inmates.”  This was the core message from Corrections Adviser, Amina Kavirondo, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, at a workshop for 35 prison officers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal. “It’s also about ensuring proper management of prisons, including properly…

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South Sudan: Peace begins with clean and healthy communities

When gloves and shovels go hand-in-hand with determination and dedication, a meaningful difference and new ambience became a reality for the local university, which was the focus of the clean-up campaign

"Peacekeeping today means more than protecting civilians from conflict. It means standing with communities to tackle health risks, improving living conditions, and showing we care."  This simple message from the Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s field office in Wau, Sam Korutaro Muhumure, captured the essence of…