ABIEMNHOM – Miles of nothingness. Searing heat.
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17³Ô¹ÏÍø Mongolian peacekeepers are conducting 24/7 patrols to protect civilians in the isolated area of Abiemnhom so that survivors of a deadly armed attack in April 2025 can safely return home and rebuild their lives.
As the rainy season looms, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Pakistani engineers are working tirelessly to strengthen a network of dykes protecting civilians in Bentiu from catastrophic flooding, supported by fellow Mongolian peacekeepers who patrol the dykes to detect breaches or other threats.
At a vibrant flagship cultural event celebrating International Peacekeepers Day in Bor, Jonglei, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø launched a new ‘PeaceBegins with me’ campaign that calls for each and every one of us to take action as part of a powerful collective movement for peace. Photo: Jaella Brockmann/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in South Sudan, tribute was paid to the national and international peacekeepers who strive to provide a protective presence and build peace in the conflict-affected country, particularly those who have given their lives serving under the UN flag. Photo: Nektarios Markogiannis/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian engages with local authorities, communities, and peacekeepers at the mission’s temporary base in Maper, Lakes State. Photo: Fares Aouadi/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
To support preparations for South Sudan's first democratic elections, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and partners handed over a new office space for Central Equatorian State electoral officials, which will boost engagement with political parties, civil society, and voters to ensure a free, fair, credible and inclusive process. Photo: Isaac Billy/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In a collective effort to bolster emergency responses to catastrophic flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei, South Korean peacekeepers serving with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø donated a fully-equipped speedboat. Photo: Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.