International Peace Day was an opportunity for communities from the conflict-ridden Tonj North county in Warrap, South Sudan, to come together in a commemoration organized jointly by state authorities and the United Nations Mis
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For residents of Tonj North county, Warrap, International Day of Peace led to a much-needed boost in rule of law as 17³Ô¹ÏÍø handed over a newly constructed prison and courthouse. Photo by Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
A newly constructed peace center in Yambio was handed over to local interlocuters by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø to mark International Day of Peace. Photo by Denis Louro/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
On International Day of Peace, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø brought together stakeholders on a spirited panel discussion aimed at solutions for building a more peaceful, prosperous and resilient South Sudan. Photo by James Sokiri/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Shailesh Tinaikar, and a high-level delegation of authorities recently visited Marial Lou following recent conflict here. Photo by Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
A generous handover by South Korean peacekeepers serving with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is expected to go a long way in improving law and order as well as health services in Bor. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
A recent workshop facilitated by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in Eastern Equatoria trained some 100 soldiers from the SSPDF and SPLM-iO on their human rights responsibilities. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
At a three-day retreat in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, politicians, women's representatives, community leaders and youth groups unanimously agree to eschew underage marriage. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Two new Police Community Relations Committees have been formally inaugurated in Bor county, Jonglei state. These Committees help local law enforcement be more efficient and effective plus engender community ownership of law and order. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
A dialogue-based forum organized jointly by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and state authorities in Malakal aimed at building trust between citizens and local uniformed personnel through open dialogue. Photo by Samuel Adwok/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
