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Military personnel in camouflage uniforms seated in the back of an open white truck, partially obscured by dense green foliage.
UNMISS peacekeepers in Western Equatoria have intensified their patrolling efforts to protect civilians in communities like Bangasu, some 55 kilometers from Yambio. Denis Louro/UNMISS
Constant fear of violence plagues residents of volatile Western Equatoria
WESTERN EQUATORIA – As the rain poured heavily on the roofs of their patrol vehicles, the peacekeepers navigated the muddy roads between Yambio and Bangasu, a village located some 55 kilometers from the state capital. Their…
Two UN-marked armored vehicles driving through a shallow water body, with trees and vegetation in the background and two people standing in the water nearby.
The UN mission works to prevent conflict, ensure safe aid delivery, and promote peace in South Sudan. India supports this by deploying all-terrain vehicles to help peacekeepers reach vulnerable communities during the rainy season. Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
High-powered amphibious all-terrain vehicles help UNMISS peacekeepers reach vulnerable communities in Jonglei
The landscape of Jonglei is dominated by the Al-Sudd, a vast wetland through which the White Nile flows. These conditions create fertile ground for crops in this severely deprived region of South Sudan, where thousands of…
Person holding a microphone and standing beside a flip chart with handwritten notes on conflict causes and committee formation.
A County Commissioners’ Forum in Upper Nile State aimed to promote peace and strengthen cooperation between local authorities and their partners. Luka William Athiel/UNMISS
Upper Nile’s County Commissioners commit to promoting reconciliation and building peace
UPPER NILE – South Sudan is at a pivotal moment in its short history as it prepares for its first post-independence elections, a democratic exercise set to give citizens the opportunity to have a say in shaping their future…
Group of people gathered around a restrained cow with a visible wound on its head, while individuals in uniforms and protective gloves attend to the animal.
To help reduce tensions and improve livelihoods, UNMISS Indian peacekeepers are conducting veterinary camps in Jonglei State to treat diseases, provide preventive care and free medicines as well as building the capacity of community members to be animal health workers. Mach Samuel/UNMISS
Indian veterinarian peacekeepers help protect cattle and communities in conflict-affected Jonglei
BOR – At the sprawling Tibek Cattle Camp on the outskirts of Bor, the mid-morning air is rancid with the smell of dung and thousands of cattle, jostling against each other. Small calves, some dun-colored and some white…