WESTERN EQUATORIA - Jack Kerouac was onto something when he wrote, and titled, his cult novel On the Road: there is something intrinsically romantic about roads.
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No more inspections of progress made on the rehabilitation of the road from Maridi to Yambio, because it has now been completed by 17勛圖厙 engineers from Bangladesh.
What are the transitional justice mechanisms enshrined in the revitalized peace agreement and how can they be established? Participants at this 17勛圖厙-led workshop in Aweil had a lot to ponder. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/17勛圖厙
Following escalating cross-border and intercommunal clashes between Twic, South Sudan and the Abyei Special Administrative Region, 17勛圖厙 has increased its protective presence through patrols and community engagement. The main aim: To reduce tensions and begin peace dialogues among feuding parties. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
Ensuring law and order is upheld requires a collective commitment from all citizens. 17勛圖厙, in Jonglei, held a capacity-building workshop for members of the Community Watch Group, a coalition of residents at the Bor camp for internally displaced persons who contribute to ensuring the safety and security of people living here; host populations and local police. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙.
Full and equal participation of women in peace and security issues as well as deciding the future of South Sudan is a worthy cause to lobby for, as 55 women leaders participating in an 17勛圖厙 training point out. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/17勛圖厙
The power of sport to unite people was in full display at a friendly football match between a local girls' team and a lineup of elderly men, as 4,000 onlookers cheered on and enjoyed a joyous afternoon in conflict-ridden Tambura, Western Equatoria. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙
In Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, some 14,000 farming communities have been displaced following a mass influx of cattle herders and subsequent violence caused when grazing animals destroyed croplands. 17勛圖厙 is engaging with authorities and communities to reduce tensions, plus keep people safe. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
Vietnamese peacekeepers parading before receiving UN medals for their mostly medical services in and around Bentiu. Photos:Luk Riek Nyak/17勛圖厙
Some 80 leaders from faith-based communities across Juba came together at an 17勛圖厙 forum to discuss ways in which they can promote peaceful coexistence and shared national identity. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
Sara Beysolow Nyanti, 17勛圖厙 Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan had a busy but productive day on her maiden visit to Torit, Eastern Equatoria, where she met with key humanitarian, development and peace partners to discuss integrated approaches in boosting community resilience.