A spate of intercommunal violence, revenge attacks and abductions, leaving death and displacement in its wake, has been a recurring feature in Jonglei state in the recent past.Â
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Unification of forces, greater law and order, plus removing all arms from civilian hands were key themes discussed by participants at a three-day Governors and Stakeholders Forum in Bor, facilitated by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
At a recent workshop organized by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in Western Equatoria, members of local organized forces, police and civil society came together to discuss an important human rights principle - eliminating sexual violence in conflict. Photo by Martin Siba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Pakistani peacekeepers serving with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø have trained 10 displaced youth in Bentiu on construction skills.
An integrated 17³Ô¹ÏÍø patrol to remote villages in Ikotos, Eastern Equatoria, is aiming to help local communities break a vicious cycle of cattle raids, ambushes and revenge attacks that have caused loss of lives and created a fearful atmosphere for residents. Photo by Okello James/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
More than 100 women police officers in Aweil joined UNPOL officers serving with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø to walk for peace and inspire young South Sudanese to join the South Sudan Police Service. Photo by Deng Mou/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
On 22 July 2021, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, Nicholas Haysom, opened the 18th plenary meeting of the Reconstituted Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) in South Sudan's capital, Juba,
Working together to implement provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and provide services to citizens were the focus of a three-day retreat facilitated by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and RJMEC for executive members of the state government in Warrap. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In a bid to protect the rights of children and ensure South Sudan is de-listed from the countries charged with human rights violations, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø has partnered with state authorities in Eastern Equatoria to sensitize all uniformed personnel on child rights. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
A handover of a newly-constructed police station by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø through its Quick Impact Projects programme has brought relief and joy to law enforcement officials and community members alike in remote Eastern Bank, Western Bahl EL Ghazal state. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.