NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE- With protection of civilians being the primary responsibility of the government, local authorities in South Sudan also need to know what responsibilities they have, and how to go about the task of keeping citizens
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Local authorities, security organs and community leaders in Aweil receiving a refresher on protection of civilians and the 17勛圖厙 mandate. Photo: Deng Mou/17勛圖厙
Female troops are key to the peacekeeping efforts of Ghana's contingent in Unity State. They, and their male colleagues, were recently awarded medals for their great performance. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
Protection of civilians and how to go about it was the topic at a recent workshop in Mangala, Central Equatoria State. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma/17勛圖厙
A newly constructed humanitarian hub in hard-to-access Raja County will make it easier to assist the growing number of previously displaced people returning to their homes.
Prized assets and companions, and their owners, gathered en masse when 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from India offered free veterinarian services to communities in and around Renk.
The top UN envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, held a press conference in the countrys capital, Juba, today. 17勛圖厙 support to upcoming elections and the ongoing push to build a durable peace, as well as the UN Peacekeeping missions efforts to protect conflict-affected civilians were discussed. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙
Recent conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, has led to loss of lives, property and widespread displacement. An 17勛圖厙 patrol team visited numerous areas in Magwi county to evaluate the security situation and speak with affected communities. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙, in partnership with civil society entity Community for Progress Organization (CEPO) and the state Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, held an interactive county-level forum in Western Bahr El Ghazal designed to empower traditional leaders from three counties to resolve disputes, mitigate conflict and build peace from the grassroots. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/17勛圖厙.
When community leaders from five counties agree to leave their differences behind and build peace together, it is cause to rejoice. That's exactly what happened at a joint forum by 17勛圖厙 and the state government in Malakal, Upper Nile. Photo by Luka Athiel/17勛圖厙.