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Inmates and staff at the Tonj North prison are proud of their farm and the variety of vegetables it produces, which benefits the outside-the-walls community as well. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – A groundbreaking…

There was not only messages of peace and unity but also singing when faith-based groups got together in Wau. Photos: Michael Wondi/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – With South Sudan and many of its citizens still healing…

UNIFIL’s Nepali peacekeepers have repaired a major road in Shaqra, restoring access for the local community and UNIFIL operations. The work was completed on December 16, 2024. The road had been blocked since late October by a…

Scarce resources frequently breed tensions between farmers and pastoralists. In Rokon, the two sides met to address their differences and prevent further conflict. Photos: Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – In…

UNIFIL has extended a helping hand to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) in Tyre, providing essential resources to enable them to reach those in urgent need more effectively. The donation includes a new vehicle and vital medical…

The nature of the topics discussed at the Nimule event was heavy, but there was still room for a bit of enjoyment. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – Just like in other parts of South Sudan, women and girls in…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) urges Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) authorities to redouble their efforts to reduce tensions among youth from both sides. This follows allegations…

Women in Jonglei are gearing up for elections in 2026 by acquiring leadership skills and sharing experiences, like here, during a workshop in Bor. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – In South Sudan, harmful cultural…

The people of El Meri, a small village near the Blue Line in south Lebanon, recently received much-needed medical support from UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers. In response to a request from the village mayor, Youssef Fayyad, the…

Abyei, 14 December2024 - The Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities from the Western, Eastern and Central corridors of Abyei on 12 December signed an agreement to ensure a peaceful migration season. The agreement was signed at…

Written by Maya Kelly, a Strategic Communications Consultant and Social Media Coordinator for the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in media, communications, technoculture, and education policy. Human…

The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) remains committed to its mandate and to fostering peace and stability in the region and expresses its concern over the current security environment in the Golan. UNDOF…