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Thomas' journey from victim of violence to builder of peace

WESTERN EQUATORIA - The sound of gunfire still takes Thomas Bazawi back to the forests he once crossed in search of safety.It reminds him of being young, frightened, and uncertain about whether he ...
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UNMISS Korean peacekeepers build community resilience through new vocational training programme

BOR - A new vocational training programme in Bor is giving 80 young South Sudanese the chance to acquire practical skills to ...
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UNMISS peacekeepers overcome a multitude of challenges to reach remote Chukudum

EASTERN EQUATORIA - It was always going to be a challenging journey, navigating 266 kilometers of rough terrain, military checkpoints, and other risks on the road to remote Chukudum in Eastern Eq ...
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Head of UNMISS witnesses first-hand the threats to community safety in Unity State

UNITY - On 1 March 2026, communities in the remote Abiemnhom region of South Sudan were abruptly woken by the sound of heavy ...
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Captain Djamilla's pursuit of peace in South Sudan under the Blue Beret

WESTERN EQUATORIA - “Lasting peace is built through listening, mutual trust, and respect for others.” This passionate belief inspires Captain Djamilla Pelagie Balak'we Seibou as she travels across ...
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Korean peacekeepers rehabilitate roads to improve access to humanitarian aid and services

For residents of Bor, a newly rehabilitated road means more than a smoother journey.It provides a lifeline to essential ...
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Abiemnom residents call for unity, peace, and protection after recent violence

RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA – The once-bustling streets of Abiemnom are now eerily quiet after violence erupted on 1 March, leaving hundreds dead or injured. Fatalities included local officials, ...
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UNMISS conducts air patrol to Ayod, meets authorities and communities displaced by recent violence

JONGLEI – In Ayod town, Jonglei state, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding.Some 25,000 internally displaced people from Pankor village have flocked here in the hope of safety and support. This ...
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“The glass ceiling comes into play very early in life”: Geetha Pious, Head of Field Office, UNMISS Juba

“People often talk about the glass ceiling in UN peacekeeping,” says Geetha Pious. “I think that the glass ceiling comes into play very early in life; societies bracket men and women into ...
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UNMISS set to mitigate water shortages in Mundri caused by returnees attracted by peace

Good news sometimes comes with problems attached. Just consider Mundri in Western Equatoria: previously hit hard by conflict, relative peace in the area has tempted many displaced people to return to ...
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Rokon residents alarmed by conflicts and other consequences of climate change

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Located some 80 kilometres west of South Sudan’s capital Juba, Rokon has recently been rocked by intercommunal feuds between farmers and cattle herders, at least in part ...
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UNMISS supports efforts to strengthen justice system ahead of South Sudan’s first democratic elections

WESTERN EQUATORIA - With South Sudan scheduled to hold its first post-independence elections in December, the time for preparations to ensure it is conducted peacefully and credibly is fast ...