JUBA This morning, thesound of gunshots rippedthrough the usual stillness of dawn adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudans base in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nilestate.
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At least 13 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured, as conflict erupted in the early hours of the morning between two displaced communities sheltering in the UN Protection Site in Malakal, South Sudan.
It's always heartwarming when peacekeepers go beyond the mandate to help local communities build livelihood skills! On World Environment Day, Chinese peacekeepers in Wau presented sustainable ways to leverage kitchen gardens and produce high quality yields that will enable small farmers feed their families and conduct bustling trade in local markets. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
Justice actors in the Greater Bahr El Ghazal region should be able to speed up court proceedings, thanks to a green energy handover by 17勛圖厙 that will help combat frequent power outages in court houses through solar-powered electricity. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 organized a training managing the return and reintegration process for local stakeholders in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙.
At an 17勛圖厙-supported peace festival in Torit, South Sudanese representing more than 20 ethnic groups united for peace and to say no to intercommunal violence. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
Liudmyla Odud, a UN Volunteer and Environmental Engineer serving with 17勛圖厙, combines compassion and expertise to tackle a global issue, one step at a time.
Some 35 South Sudanese police officers drawn from every county in Warrap are now fully certified trainers in internationally accepted policing standards, thanks to impactful capacity-building by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
Peace may begin with a new permanent constitution being drafted in an inclusive fashion. Recently, students at the University of Juba had their say at an event organized by 17勛圖厙. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian conducted a three-day visit to Wau to discuss operational and security issues. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙