MALAKAL - Life is already difficult for the thousands of young people forced to grow up in the United Nations Protection of Civilians site in Malakal, after their families sought sanctuary during the civil
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To build capacity and self-reliance, #17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers from India provided vocational training for 50 young people enduring difficult living conditions and a lack of opportunities in the #UN Protection of Civilians site in Malakal, #SouthSudan to boost their ability to find jobs and build businesses.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Mongolian peacekeepers are conducting 24/7 patrols to protect civilians in the isolated area of Abiemnhom so that survivors of a deadly armed attack in April 2025 can safely return home and rebuild their lives.
As the rainy season looms, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Pakistani engineers are working tirelessly to strengthen a network of dykes protecting civilians in Bentiu from catastrophic flooding, supported by fellow Mongolian peacekeepers who patrol the dykes to detect breaches or other threats.
At a vibrant flagship cultural event celebrating International Peacekeepers Day in Bor, Jonglei, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø launched a new ‘PeaceBegins with me’ campaign that calls for each and every one of us to take action as part of a powerful collective movement for peace. Photo: Jaella Brockmann/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in South Sudan, tribute was paid to the national and international peacekeepers who strive to provide a protective presence and build peace in the conflict-affected country, particularly those who have given their lives serving under the UN flag. Photo: Nektarios Markogiannis/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian engages with local authorities, communities, and peacekeepers at the mission’s temporary base in Maper, Lakes State. Photo: Fares Aouadi/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
To support preparations for South Sudan's first democratic elections, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and partners handed over a new office space for Central Equatorian State electoral officials, which will boost engagement with political parties, civil society, and voters to ensure a free, fair, credible and inclusive process. Photo: Isaac Billy/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.