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Captain Prarthana Bhujel and her fellow Nepalese peacekeepers have been awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their service and sacrifice in Lakes State, South Sudan. The troops have helped to protect civilians, build and repair critical infrastructure, and support reconciliation and peacebuilding among communities in conflict. Capt. Bhujel described the experience as "empowering and meaningful". Photo by Fares Aouadi/James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.

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UNMISS peacekeepers protect vital convoys carrying aid and other supplies on the country's most dangerous roads to ensure these deliveries reach millions in need. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.

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Rocrocdong residents participating in a peace festival in Western Bahr El Ghazal, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to promote unity and social cohesion. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS.

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An UNMISS-funded Quick Impact Project to renovate the court in Raja County is set to strengthen the rule of law in the area. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.

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A high-level delegation from the National Taskforce and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), recently visited Bor as part of efforts to develop a nationwide flood response strategy. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.

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Residents of Kediba in Western Equatoria State turned up en masse to the inauguration of an UNMISS-funded peace community centre. Photos: Felix Francis Katie/UNMISS

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More than 2,000 students in Warrap’s Kuac East can now enjoy a much-improved Agok Primary School after UNMISS financed a thorough renovation of the premises. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.

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A wave of recent child abductions and other crimes prompted UNMISS civilian peacekeepers in Eastern Equatoria to visit Lowoi to get first-hand information and discuss solutions. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.

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An UNMISS-funded renovation of Bilual Secondary School in remote Yuai in Jonglei State, aims to enable students to pursue higher education while also reducing the risk of early marriages. Photo by Achol Kur Marial Kur/UNMISS.

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