EASTERN EQUATORIA - In April 2024, armed criminals from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area carried out brutal attacks on villages in Kauto, Kapoeta East, killing 32 people, injuring 22 others, and abducting 35 children.
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Eleven abducted children have been successfully released and reunited with their parents in Eastern Equatoria following intensive efforts by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and partners. Photo by Okello James/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In a historic first for South Sudan, virtual court proceedings have been successfully conducted in Malakal, ensuring greater accountability and access to justice for all. Photo by Nyang Lieth/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
During a visit to East Tonj, the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Head of Kuajok Field Office and Warrap State Government emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law to resolve disputes, given the surge in inter-communal conflicts. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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Celebrating International Youth Day, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a platform for young innovators to demonstrate the power of technology in addressing the nation's most urgent issues. Photo by Isaac Billy/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Captain Prarthana Bhujel and her fellow Nepalese peacekeepers have been awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their service and sacrifice in Lakes State, South Sudan. The troops have helped to protect civilians, build and repair critical infrastructure, and support reconciliation and peacebuilding among communities in conflict. Capt. Bhujel described the experience as "empowering and meaningful". Photo by Fares Aouadi/James Mawien Manyuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers protect vital convoys carrying aid and other supplies on the country's most dangerous roads to ensure these deliveries reach millions in need. Photo by Peter Bateman/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Rocrocdong residents participating in a peace festival in Western Bahr El Ghazal, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to promote unity and social cohesion. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Thanks to an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø initiative, inmates in Torit can now enjoy fruits and vegetables they grow themselves. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø