The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (17³Ô¹ÏÍø) is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent dialogue between the country’s leaders to de-escalate tensions and restore calm.
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With tensions rising in South Sudan, people in Leer County call on local and national leaders to reach agreements through dialogue for peace to prevail. Photos: Jacob Ruai/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
When given an opportunity to ask 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and RJMEC representatives about the political situation in South Sudan, community members in Tokiman East near Juba grabbed it with both hands. Photos: James Ohisa/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Plenty of girls and boys in Torit were keen to talk to Radio Miraya when the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø broadcaster was in town. Photos: Matiisetso Mosala/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In January, intercommunal tensions in Kuajok boiled over due to events in neighbouring Sudan. Representatives from the different communities have now met in a bid to reconcile. Photos: Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Kong Koc is a community-led peacebuilding project in greater Tonj, supported by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund. Thirty-three motorcycles make up its latest contribution. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Sergii Prykhodko from Ukraine was killed in action on 7 March. At a memorial service in Juba, he was given a hero's farewell. Photos: Isaac Billy/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Courage of fallen hero killed during an attack on UN helicopter in Nasir honored at memorial service
“Sergii loved life, and not only his own. That is why he became a rescuer, a great rescuer, and instructor. He saved many lives during his professional path and gave his life saving others. He is in our minds.
17 Mar 2025
More than 400 internally displaced persons in Wau were keen to get free medical check-ups when Bangladeshi peacekeepers visited their camp. Photos: Jimmy Lambs Ludanga/17³Ô¹ÏÍø