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Couldn't unmiss him.

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More than 5,000 internally displaced persons have left Bentiu, the largest Protection of Civilians site in South Sudan, to return to their homes, with the support of our United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and its humanitarian partners. The population of the camp has fallen from around 120,000 in January to 114,600 this month.

The increase in the number of people leaving Bentiu has been partly driven by the provision of services by United Nations peacekeepers and humanitarian partners outside the site: "We provide a range of services inside the camp, but we have now stepped outside and are delivering some of the same services to people who are returning home, helping them make the transition much easier," said Head of UNMISS David Shearer.

Read more here: bit.ly/2j2sCvj

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In northern South Sudan lies a city-like structure complete with housing, roads, and vital infrastructure, where approximately 120,000 people have taken refuge since 2013. But this is no ordinary city. This is Bentiu, the largest Protection of Civilians site in South Sudan, operated by our United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

The internally displaced persons living in the camp are given access to shelter, food, clean water, and essential services, including education. However, Bentiu also suffers from crime, as well as attempts by military members involved in the fighting to seek shelter in the camp, jeopardizing its civilian nature. The Mission has a a zero tolerance approach, and carries out targeted and random searches by the United Nations Police - UNPOL, along with robust military patrols to ensure security inside and outside the Protection of Civilians site.

Take a glimpse inside life in Bentiu: bit.ly/2vldGhE

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Regional Protection Force soldiers from Rwanda arrive in South Sudan to support UNMISS in protecting civilians

The first 120 soldiers of the Rwandan battalion of the UNMISS Regional Protection Force (RPF) arrived in South Sudan over the weekend. The arrival of a United Nations regional force in the country will enable the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to free up additional peacekeepers to mount more "patrols along insecure roads," Head of Mission David Shearer said earlier today in Juba.

The RPF was mandated by the Security Council with a maximum troop strength of 4,000 and will bolster the Mission’s capacity to deter violence and protect civilians in the South Sudanese capital. The Security Council authorized the force in the wake of the violence in July 2016. A Nepalese High Readiness company and over 100 Bangladeshi engineers have already arrived in the Mission area as part of the force. Mr. Shearer said the arrival of these contingents "marks the beginning of the phased deployment of the RPF in Juba."

Some 600 additional Rwandan peacekeepers will arrive in next few weeks while the arrival of Ethiopian troops is imminent. RPF troops will be based in Juba and will operate, if necessary, in surrounding areas.

Read more: bit.ly/2ulvJ6W

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Beware - Risk Education Song

To promote awareness about explosive hazards, UNMAS has launched the Risk Education music video, Beware, a collaboration between local South Sudanese rap art...

South Sudan's got talent! And it uses it to raise awareness on mines.

In South Sudan, the escalation of insecurity and subsequent mass population movement has made civilians increasingly vulnerable to the threats of mines and unexploded ordnance. Children are one of the most at-risk groups due to their inherent curiosity, which leads them to play with explosive items without knowing the danger.

The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and UNMAS South Sudan work together to seek creative ways to visualise the risks of mines and alert children and the rest of the population widely, using posters, leaflets, radio programmes, SMS, and social media.

Most recently, UNMAS called on children and youth from primary schools in Juba to challenge themselves on a song writing context on the risks of mines. The winner school got the opportunity to have their song recorded by the prominent Sudanese pop group Jay Family.

“I’m teaching my family and friends about mines,” stated Sunday, one of the girls from the winning school of Ft.Giada Girls Primary School.

The involvement of girls in the competition and song production prompted them to be more aware of the problems of explosive hazards and they have become advocates for raising awareness about these issues among their friends and family.

To learn more about the activities of the UN mission in South Sudan go here: https://unmiss.unmissions.org/un-mine-action-service-unmas

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Fish bring new hope to conflict-affected South Sudanese

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Peacekeeper from Ghana helps deliver babies in South Sudan

Did you know? Medical units are part of our peacekeeping deployment OR We deploy peacekeepers with medical facilities. They do not only provide essential medical services for UN personnel but also to the local population especially in remote areas where access to health facilities is scarce.

This is the story of Dr. Bny Agyri, a Ghanaian physician currently serving with our peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (@UNMISS) whose medical duties include tending to pregnant South Sudanese women in Leer County.

"Currently in Leer, there is no hospital, clinic or health post and Ghanaian peacekeeping troops have taken action to help these people," said Ghanaian physician, Dr. Agyri.

Thus far, 35 babies have been delivered with Dr. Agyri’s help with a 100% success rate in delivering the new-borns.

“I want this hospital to be upgraded so that the peacekeepers can continue helping us,” said Mary Nyadeng, 36, whom experienced complications during her delivery.

To learn more about how UN peacekeepers are making a difference in communities in South Sudan, read the full story here: http://bit.ly/2mMM0On

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Un soldat de la paix du Ghana aide à mettre au monde des bébés au Sud-Soudan

Le saviez-vous? Les unités médicales font aussi partie du déploiement de nos opérations de maintien de la paix. Elles fournissent non seulement des services médicaux essentiels pour le personnel des Nations Unies, mais aussi pour la population locale, en particulier dans les régions éloignées où l'accès aux services de santé est rare.

Voici l'histoire du Dr Bny Agyri, un médecin ghanéen qui sert actuellement dans notre mission de maintien de la paix au Sud-Soudan (@UNMISS), dont les tâches médicales consistent à porter des soins aux femmes enceintes dans la zone de Leer.

"Actuellement à Leer, il n'y a pas d'hôpital, de clinique ou de poste de santé et les troupes du contingent ghanéen de la Mission ont pris des mesures pour aider ces personnes", a déclaré le médecin ghanéen, le Dr Agyri.

Jusqu'à présent, 35 bébés sont venus au monde avec l'aide du Dr Agyri qui se félicite d'un taux de réussite de 100% lors des accouchements.

Pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont les forces de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies font la différence dans les communautés du Sud-Soudan, lisez l'article complet icihttp://bit.ly/2mMM0On

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Investing in peace around the world!

This is the story of Dr. Bny Agyri, a Ghanaian physician currently serving with our peacekeeping mission in the (United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)​ whose medical duties include tending to pregnant South Sudanese women in Leer County.

Take a look at this video to learn Dr. Agyri’s work and why #investinginpeace matters to communities affected by conflict.