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A person stands beside a large-horned cow in a dusty cattle camp at sunset, with smoke rising from a fire and other cattle and people visible in the background — In South Sudan, a surge in cattle raiding is causing hundreds of deaths and rising tensions. An UNMISS Anti-Cattle Raiding Specialized Police Team, helping to combat this scourge, travelled to Lakes state to consult community leaders, police, and youth activists on collective solutions. Photo: UNMISS

LAKES - In Lakes state, cattle are a form of currency, a source of wealth, and a symbol of status. Owning large herds means having a higher social standing, being able to pay a dowry for marriage, and never going hungry…

A person in camouflage uniform uses a stethoscope to examine another person wearing a turquoise garment with intricate embroidery during a medical check-up indoors — Diabetic Mary Ajah Deng was among 135 patients treated during a clinic held by medical peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, serving with UNMISS in Bor. They provided check-ups, blood tests, and free medications as part of their efforts to protect civilians. Mach Samuel/UNMISS

BOR - Mary Ajah Deng has been battling diabetes lately. Her vision is blurry and wounds on her leg are healing far too slowly, preventing her from walking. Her 17-year-old daughter must balance taking care of her with going…

Four people stand and sit outside a building with red brick walls and bright blue metal doors, engaged in conversation near the entrance — In Torit, 100 youth received vocational training under the UNMISS-supported Community Violence Reduction Project, which aims to boost income opportunities and prevent conflict.

TORIT – “Our lives have turned from bad to better.” Alimu Robert Godfrey is one of 107 young people, including 35 women, benefiting from an initiative to improve opportunities to find jobs and build businesses as well as…

A person in camouflage uniform hands a leaflet to a seated vendor at an outdoor market stall with fruits and vegetables displayed on a mat — UNMISS peacekeepers navigated heavily damaged roads to reach remote Raja, providing a protective presence, engaging with communities, and helping build resilience. Michael Wondi/UNMISS

As day breaks at the United Nations base in Wau, dozens of peacekeepers are already bustling about, preparing for an important patrol to remote Deim Zubeir in the north-western corner of South Sudan. Their mission is to…

Several people seated at a table indoors during a meeting, with notebooks, papers, and water bottles spread across the table. — Anguei Angelo Madit, center of the photo, is one of the members of a Youth Peace Committee from Abyei and Twic County that are committed to bringing peace to their communities.

WARRAP STATE – “Where is Angelo?” It’s been three years since they met, with the last one, without tiring fighting, having rendered Anguei Angelo Madit unrecognizable even to his old friends. In 2022, during an outbreak of…

A person in camouflage uniform kneels beside an outdoor cooking area, handing something to another person near a fire with pots and a pan in front of traditional huts — UNMISS peacekeepers conduct frequent controls around camps for displaced persons around Tambura to protect civilians from outbreaks of violence in the volatile area.

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Once, almost 400 people called Mosso, some 50 kilometers from Tambura, home. Isolation and years of insecurity-induced displacement have reduced the current population to 15 hardy souls. “Killings and…

JUBA - As South Sudan approaches 14 years of independence, I reiterate the United Nations’ ongoing support to the country and its people. This year’s Independence Day offers South Sudan’s leaders a renewed opportunity to…