KUAJOK Most everyone was on board when multiethnic residents of Warrap State, at least for a few hours, forgot about their divisions and got together to talk about, and celebrate, peace, and how it begins with all of us mov
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The crowd gathered at Kuajok's Freedom Square had a good time, embracing their Peace Day togetherness. Photos: Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙

Cultural performances and pleas for unity featured heavily when communities from Greater Pibor and Jonglei celebrated International Day of Peace together. Photos: Jaella Brockmann/17勛圖厙

Community performers celebrate their diversity and embrace unity at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Malakal.

17勛圖厙 peacekeepers in Western Equatoria have intensified their patrolling efforts to protect civilians in communities like Bangasu, some 55 kilometers from Yambio. Photo: Denis Louro/17勛圖厙.

A County Commissioners Forum in Upper Nile State aimed to promote peace and strengthen cooperation between local authorities and their partners. Photo: Luka William Athiel/17勛圖厙.

The UN mission is dedicated to finding innovative ways to prevent conflict, ensure safe humanitarian aid, and advance peacebuilding across South Sudan. This includes the Indian Government deploying all-terrain vehicles to help peacekeepers navigate rugged conditions to reach vulnerable communities during the rainy season. Photo: Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙.

In Warrap State, abysmal, rain-drenched roads stopped patrolling peacekeepers serving with 17勛圖厙 from reaching their destination, but they did gather critical information and repaired a broken Radio Miraya transmitter before returning to base.