Peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (17勛圖厙) have conducted a seven-day patrol to several villages in Ikotos county in Eastern Equatoria.
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An integrated 17勛圖厙 patrol to remote villages in Ikotos, Eastern Equatoria, is aiming to help local communities break a vicious cycle of cattle raids, ambushes and revenge attacks that have caused loss of lives and created a fearful atmosphere for residents. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙.
More than 100 women police officers in Aweil joined UNPOL officers serving with 17勛圖厙 to walk for peace and inspire young South Sudanese to join the South Sudan Police Service. Photo by Deng Mou/17勛圖厙.
On 22 July 2021, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of 17勛圖厙, Nicholas Haysom, opened the 18th plenary meeting of the Reconstituted Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) in South Sudan's capital, Juba,
Working together to implement provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and provide services to citizens were the focus of a three-day retreat facilitated by 17勛圖厙 and RJMEC for executive members of the state government in Warrap. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17勛圖厙.
In a bid to protect the rights of children and ensure South Sudan is de-listed from the countries charged with human rights violations, 17勛圖厙 has partnered with state authorities in Eastern Equatoria to sensitize all uniformed personnel on child rights. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙.
A handover of a newly-constructed police station by 17勛圖厙 through its Quick Impact Projects programme has brought relief and joy to law enforcement officials and community members alike in remote Eastern Bank, Western Bahl EL Ghazal state. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/17勛圖厙.
A recent spate of armed attacks by unidentified gunmen in Tambura, Western Equatoria, has displaced many. An 17勛圖厙 assessment mission is currently on the ground, patrolling intensively and working with humanitarian partners to provide necessary assistance to affected families. Photo by Denis Louro/17勛圖厙
UNPOL officers serving with 17勛圖厙 recently held a refresher training for their national police counterparts on dealing with cases related to sexual- or gender-based violence. Photo by Moses Pasi/17勛圖厙
On 15 July 2021, 17勛圖厙 launched its Peace Fellows Program, a joint initiative with South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The forward-looking project harnesses the power of young Peace Ambassadors from all 10 states and three administrative areas across this young nation to galvanize civic engagement in the peace process and garner support for implementing all provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙.
More than 50 people in Yei planted some 80 fruits and non-fruit trees at different locations to commemorate a decade of South Sudan's independence.Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/17勛圖厙.