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Peace South Sudan 17³Ô¹ÏÍø UN peacekeeping peacekeepers peace forum conference Kapoeta reconciliation coexistence harmony

A recent escalation of intercommunal conflict in Greater Kapoeta prompted 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and partners to invite stakeholders to a peace-promoting dialogue. Photo by James Okello/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Zehrudin Sukanovic, Chief of the UN Mine Action Service, UNMAS, hopes that 2025 will result in more land in South Sudan being cleared of explosive remnants of war, despite recent tensions. Photos: Isaac Billy/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

17³Ô¹ÏÍø UN Peacekeeping mission South Sudan patrol protection of civilians

Rwandan peacekeepers patrol around camps for displaced communities to strengthen security as political tensions rise and clashes continue between armed forces in pockets of the country.

Peace South Sudan 17³Ô¹ÏÍø UN peacekeeping peacekeepers training development crime women sexual gendfer based violence human rights

Jonglei State has formed a special entity to take on the daunting task of coordinating the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.

unmiss south sudan central equatoria morobo outreach grassroots engagement campaign

Residents of seven villages in Morobo County made the most of an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions during an outreach event with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and local leaders. Photos: Elizabeth Mpimbaza/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

Peace South Sudan 17³Ô¹ÏÍø UN peacekeeping training Mobile Court investigators Leer

In preparation for the scheduled arrival of a mobile court in Leer, 20 national police officers have been trained to improve their investigative skills. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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With tensions rising in South Sudan, people in Leer County call on local and national leaders to reach agreements through dialogue for peace to prevail. Photos: Jacob Ruai/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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When given an opportunity to ask 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and RJMEC representatives about the political situation in South Sudan, community members in Tokiman East near Juba grabbed it with both hands. Photos: James Ohisa/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

unmiss south sudan eastern equatoria state torit magwi radio miraya on the road

Plenty of girls and boys in Torit were keen to talk to Radio Miraya when the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø broadcaster was in town. Photos: Matiisetso Mosala/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

unmiss south sudan sudan warrap kuajok intercommunal violence reconciliation

In January, intercommunal tensions in Kuajok boiled over due to events in neighbouring Sudan. Representatives from the different communities have now met in a bid to reconcile. Photos: Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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