UNITY - As the rainy season descends upon South Sudan, it brings two perennial challengeswidespread flooding and a formidable explosion of the mosquito population.
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17勛圖厙 peacekeepers often go beyond the UN Peacekeeping mission's mandate to support local communities. Yesterday, medical peacekeepers from Mongolia held free malaria testing for patients at the Bentiu Hospital, giving hope and medications for numerous people who were diagnosed as having this common but dangerous disease, given the ongoing rainy season in South Sudan. Photo by Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙 workshop aimed at promoting social cohesion between internally displaced persons and host communities in Western Equatoria. Photo by Martin Siba/17勛圖厙.
Two new facilitiesa primary school and a health centerhave brought joy to communities in a remote village in Western Equatoria. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 recently organized three workshops on protection of civilians for local authorities, organized forces, and traditional leaders in Ezo, Mvolo and Ibba counties of Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙.
In Bor, 17 local journalists came together to discuss ethical reporting, upholding human rights and guarding against hate speech. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙 peace campaign in Nimule fosters social cohesion and aims to encourage voluntary returns as South Sudan races to complete remaining peace benchmarks, including the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
A visiting 17勛圖厙 team meets returnees fleeing violence in neighbouring Sudan who are currently located in a transit site in Warrap. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙-funded renovation of a primary school in Wadadelo, Western Bahr El Ghazal, has brought hope to some 400 students and their teachers. Photo by Michael Wondi/17勛圖厙
A new police post handed over by 17勛圖厙 in Western Equatoria's Lakamandi area is expected to provide residents with greater security, reduce crime and, as a bonus, ensure dignified detentions for offenders, including juveniles, to facilitate their reintegration into society after completing their sentences. Photo by Felix Katie/17勛圖厙