EASTERN EQUATORIA Music lovers will know that star drummers, and drumming in general, tend to divide opinions and, in some cultures, become symbols of teenage love, longing and angst.
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These are drums for peace, used as part of the solution to reconcile the previously feuding villages of Omoruo and Lohilai in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Okello James/17勛圖厙
It is possible to have a good time while learning more about the drafting of a permanent constitution and other key bits of the peace process awaiting implementation in South Sudan. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
Top UN official, Nicholas Haysom, visits Malakal, Upper Nile in the wake of last week's intercommunal clashes, meets state governor and displaced communities. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/17勛圖厙
As South Sudan gears up to complete its democratic elections with the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections at the end of next year, communities in Mayom, Unity state, believe that guns must be silenced and removed from civilian hands to usher in lasting peace. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17勛圖厙
More than a couple of games, the recent Sports for Peace event in Bentiu united a massive crowd of people for a few precious hours together. Photos: Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙
Thousands came to an 17勛圖厙 event in Aweil North County to enjoy music, dancing and information about the country's peace process. Photos: Deng Mou/17勛圖厙
A massive explosion at an SSPDF ammunition depot in Rubkona has led to civilian injuries as well as propelled unexploded ordnance and dangerous debris across a nearly two-kilometer radius. UNMAS demining teams are surveying and clearing the area, but it's a long road ahead to make the ground safe for communities once again. Photo by Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙
Poetry in motion: Man, machine and pedestrians in perfect harmony, all thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with 17勛圖厙 in Torit. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙