LAKES – Building capacities among local counterparts is something United Nations Police (UNPOL) officers in South Sudan are passionate about.
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Upholding prisoner rights, ensuring cases of sexual-and gender-based violence are dealt with sensitively and the critical role played by police in building trust among the communities they serve - these were only a few issues that two comprehensive workshops facilitated by UNPOL officers serving with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø sought to address. Photo by Nina Zubovic Vignjevic/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Quick Impact Projects are low-cost interventions by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø that address urgent public needs. In Jonglei, the construction of an office facility for legal professionals by the UN Peacekeeping mission has led to appreciation by all local stakeholders, plus given rule of law a boost. Photo by David Awuou/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In Pibor, South Korean peacekeepers serving with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø recently handed over an ambulance to Tangajaon Medical Center, giving healthcare and hope a boost. Photo by David Awuou/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
The historic Aweil Rice Scheme will soon get a facelift, thanks to the Food and Agriculture Organization,the African Development Bank and the State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, announced 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Deputy Chief Sara Beysolow Nyanti during a recent visit.
Six years after 17³Ô¹ÏÍø constructed the local fish market, through its Quick Impact Projects programme, trade is thriving but local business persons are requesting the UN Peacekeeping mission to further rehabilitate the structure. Photo by David Awuou/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
No more inspections of progress made on the rehabilitation of the road from Maridi to Yambio, because it has now been completed by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø engineers from Bangladesh.
What are the transitional justice mechanisms enshrined in the revitalized peace agreement and how can they be established? Participants at this 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-led workshop in Aweil had a lot to ponder. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Following escalating cross-border and intercommunal clashes between Twic, South Sudan and the Abyei Special Administrative Region, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø 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/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Ensuring law and order is upheld requires a collective commitment from all citizens. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, 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/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.