EASTERN EQUATORIA – As the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, fast approaches its first post-independence elections, safety and security of all citizens remains a priority.
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In Torit, Eastern Equatoria, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø partnered with the South Sudan National Police to facilitate interactive sessions at a professional induction programme designed to transition police volunteers into full-fledged officers. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Wau, some 500 patients in Naivasha internally displaced camp benefited from free medical treatment administered by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers from Bangladesh. Photo by Michael Wondi/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Force Commander Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian have visited Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. He met local authorities and other stakeholders, pledging the peacekeeping mission’s support in reducing tensions and protecting civilians. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
At an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-facilitated peace dialogue between conflicting communities in Eastern Equatoria State and Boma County in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, leaders from the two regions pledged to end cattle raids, revenge attacks and child abductions. Photo by Okello James/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
An 17³Ô¹ÏÍø three-day training on conflict management took place in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal, where 20 women community leaders learnt new skills in dispute mediation and peacebuilding. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Yambio, Western Equatoria, some 30 officers of the South Sudan National Police Service received an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-facilitated training on the protection of high-profile individuals. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Communities in Warrap State re-committed to peaceful coexistence following a dialogue on how to reduce violence by using gender-responsive methods. Photo by Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers from South Korea and Ethiopia recently provided supplies and medications to hospitals in Bor. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.