EASTERN EQUATORIA - As South Sudan races to complete its democratic transition through the conduct of free, fair, and credible elections in December this year, ensuring uniformed personnel are fully aware of their role in helping uph
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In Torit, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø teamed up with state police to host a two-day sensitization for South Sudanese police and corrections officers on detainee rights ahead of this young nation's elections scheduled for December this year. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Mongolian peacekeepers recently went on a long, multi-day patrol through the counties of Abiemnom and Mayom in northern South Sudan to assess the security situation. Photos: Peter Bateman/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In Warrap, some 80 SSPDF personnel commit to upholding child rights and building better relationships with communities, thanks to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-facilitated workshops on child protection. Photo by Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Challenges are set to abound for local chiefs and administrators during the pivotal year of 2024, also in Upper Nile State. Photos: Samson Liberty/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In Unity State, women in uniform commit to advocate and work for peaceful coexistence at an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø training on reducing violence by using gender-responsive methods. Photo by Luk Riek Nyak Bol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Torit, Eastern Equatoria, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø partnered with the South Sudan National Police to facilitate interactive sessions at a professional induction programme designed to transition police volunteers into full-fledged officers. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Wau, some 500 patients in Naivasha internally displaced camp benefited from free medical treatment administered by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers from Bangladesh. Photo by Michael Wondi/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian have visited Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. He met local authorities and other stakeholders, pledging the peacekeeping mission’s support in reducing tensions and protecting civilians. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
At an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-facilitated peace dialogue between conflicting communities in Eastern Equatoria State and Boma County in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, leaders from the two regions pledged to end cattle raids, revenge attacks and child abductions. Photo by Okello James/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.