JONGLEI- Sometimes, being present, and visible, can be the difference between life and death. Just ask residents of Duk Padiet.
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Duk Padiet in Jonglei State has a history of intercommunal violence. The establishment of an 17勛圖厙 temporary base in the area has significantly reduced incidents. Photos: Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
Finalizing the paperwork for the handing over of a radio station renovated by 17勛圖厙 to the Unity State government. Photos: Luk Riek Nyak/17勛圖厙
Armed conflict displaced thousands of people from greater Tambura. Some of them have now returned, looking to resume their normal lives. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙
In a historic medal parade, nine police officers from Liberia - the country's first-ever deployment to UN Peacekeeping - received the prestigious UN medal for their efforts to build an enduring peace in the world's youngest nation, South Sudan.
The 17勛圖厙 Protection, Reintegration and Transition Section recently organized a training for uniformed personnel from the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF), local police, and community members in Yei, Central Equatoria. The focus: to convene and connect community members, SSPDF personnel and local police in a bid to enhance voluntary returns and fortify a safe, secure environment for residents. Photo by Taban Geofrey Koma/17勛圖厙
Happy beneficiaries of the renovation of a primary school in Akobo, undertaken by 17勛圖厙 engineering troops from South Korea. Photos: Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
Some 35 women, and five male gender champions, joined a two-day workshop to discuss ways to boost full and equal participation of women in politics, leadership and decision-making. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙