Mitigating measures are in place where UNMISS forces provide protection at designated times to women when they go out of the Protection of Civilians sites to collect firewood and procure other non food items. The women face potential threats of danger when leaving the PoC and may be subject to harassement, abduction or sexual violence.

A young women holds a child in Akobo on 1 Nov. 2017.

Thief Luak, 80, originally of Bentiu, recently took up residency in the Protection of Civilians Site adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Luak, who is seen on Tuesday, 31 Oct. in Bor, South Sudan said she made the long journey due to food insecurity.

Few residents remain in the kingdom of Wau Shilluk in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan. There has been a mass displacement of the Shilluk ethnic minority following a forcible displacement by government forces.

Mitigating measures are in place where UNMISS forces provide protection at designated times to women when they go out of the Protection of Civilians sites to collect firewood and procure other non food items. The women face potential threats of danger when leaving the PoC and may be subject to harassement, abduction or sexual violence.

195-kilometres of newly repaired road is the new lifeline between numerous towns in the greater Jonglei and Boma areas in South Sudan. The town of Pibor is showing clear signs of revitalization with local market traders offering significantly lower prices. Cost for bundles of firewood costs were cut in half. The nearly 200-km stretch of road was rehabilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan South Korean engineering troop over the course of 22 days. During the road’s first few days of life, the Chamber of Commerce estimates that more than 30 commercial trucks, including some carrying humanitarian aid, have traveled to Pibor, Gumuruk and other towns in the Boma area.

Mitigating measures are in place where UNMISS forces provide protection at designated times to women when they go out of the Protection of Civilians sites to collect firewood and procure other non food items. The women face potential threats of danger when leaving the PoC and may be subject to harassement, abduction or sexual violence.

Local military and groups wait outside as UNMISS head and Special Representative to the Secretary-General David Shearer meets with leaders in Akobo on Wednesday, 1 Nov. 2017.

A youth is held with adults at a police detainment centers in Malakal, South Sudan. Most police stations are lacking crime officers and often prisoners are held for prolonged periods without a trial. Malakal is the headquarters of upper Nile and as of 2017 had no judge or prosecutors dedicated to the region.

Nyawar, 70, lays in her bed days after being raped by a soldier while collecting firewood outside the Protection of Civilians site next to the United Nations base in Malakal. She said this was the third time she had been raped and despite firewood being her lifeline, the trauma has left her fearing to return to the bush. The refugee crisis in East Africa his reached historic levels Stories of horrific atrocities – murder, rape, looting, disease, burning homes and famine – plague the people of this war-torn nation which celebrated its independence in 2011

Refugees wait to be processed at the Busia collection point near the Uganda/South Sudan border divided only by a small wooden bridge before their final destination of the Impvepi Refugee Camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Busia, Uganda. The refugee crisis in East Africa his reached historic levels with Uganda hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees.

195-kilometres of newly repaired road is the new lifeline between numerous towns in the greater Jonglei and Boma areas in South Sudan. The town of Pibor is showing clear signs of revitalization with local market traders offering significantly lower prices. Cost for bundles of firewood costs were cut in half. The nearly 200-km stretch of road was rehabilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan South Korean engineering troop over the course of 22 days. During the road’s first few days of life, the Chamber of Commerce estimates that more than 30 commercial trucks, including some carrying humanitarian aid, have traveled to Pibor, Gumuruk and other towns in the Boma area.

195-kilometres of newly repaired road is the new lifeline between numerous towns in the greater Jonglei and Boma areas in South Sudan. The town of Pibor is showing clear signs of revitalization with local market traders offering significantly lower prices. Cost for bundles of firewood costs were cut in half. The nearly 200-km stretch of road was rehabilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan South Korean engineering troop over the course of 22 days. During the road’s first few days of life, the Chamber of Commerce estimates that more than 30 commercial trucks, including some carrying humanitarian aid, have traveled to Pibor, Gumuruk and other towns in the Boma area.

Youngsters duck below as the 'Akobo Women Association,' hold signs and demonstrate during a visit from the UNMISS head and Special Representative to the Secretary-General, David Shearer, in Akobo on 1 Nov. 2017. The group describes themselves as agents of peace in the war-torn community leading peace talks and workshops.

Local Akobo artist, Juck Badeng, leads a dance during a visit by UNMISS head and Special Representative to the Secretary-General, David Shearer, on Wednesday, 1 Nov. 2017.

Locals wait outside a meeting during the visit of UNMISS head and Special Representative to the Secretary-General David Shearer to Akobo Wednesday, 1 Nov. 2017.

Locals sell their goods in the Bor market on Tuesday, 31 Oct. in Bor, South Sudan.

Residents of the Protection of Civilians Site adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan base in Bor tend to their work on Tuesday, 31 Oct. in Bor, South Sudan.

Residents of the Protection of Civilians Site adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan base in Bor tend to their work on Tuesday, 31 Oct. in Bor, South Sudan.

A young boy looks at his empty food bowl, in the Protection of Civilians Site adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan base in Bor on Tuesday, 31 Oct. in Bor, South Sudan.

A water point is used in the Protection of Civilians 3 camp outside the UN House United Nations Mission in South Sudan compound on Saturday, 17 June, 2017 in South Sudan.

Young boys play in the Protection of Civilians 3 camp outside the UN House United Nations Mission in South Sudan compound on Saturday, 17 June, 2017 in South Sudan.

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN- JANUARY 23- Young residents braid hair at the Protection of Civilians Site 3 next to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan base in Juba on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The program was designed to raise awareness regarding the role of UNMISS in South Sudan. There are currently over 38,000 civilians living in the UN protection sites in Juba.

Anna Nyachout, left, and Elizabeth Nayandang, 48, right, residents of the Protection of Civilians (PoC) site adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan base in Bor show their scars from bullet wounds suffered during the conflict. The women are seen on Tuesday, 31 Oct. in Bor, South Sudan.

Monday Charles, 8, plays inside her new school, Queen's Nursery and Primary School, located inside the Weapons Free Zone to the East of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) base in Juba on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Many of the children have been out of school since July 2016 when clashes erupted between government and opposition forces in Juba. The school will officially begin holding classes on Tuesday with 51 registered students.

Residents of the Protection of Civilians Site adjacent to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan base in Bor tend to their work on Tuesday, 31 Oct. in Bor, South Sudan.

Groups gather their belongings from the back of a truck outside the reception center at the Imvepi Refugee camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Northern Uganda. Recent arrivals to the camp are given temporary accommodations near the center before receiving a designated plot of land. The fastest growing refugee crisis in the world, Uganda is now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Close to 1 million of which are from South Sudan.

Young children wait to be processed at the Busia collection point near the Uganda/South Sudan border before their final destination of the Impvepi Refugee Camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Busia, Uganda. The refugee crisis in East Africa his reached historic levels with Uganda hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. UNHCR reports that 59 percent of those arriving in the camps are children under the age of 18 years.

South Sudanese refugees arrive on a transit bus to the reception center at the Imvepi Refugee camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Northern Uganda. The refugee crisis in East Africa his reached historic levels with Uganda hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Close to 1 million of which are from South Sudan.

South Sudanese refugees arrive on a transit bus to the reception center at the Imvepi Refugee camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Northern Uganda. The refugee crisis in East Africa his reached historic levels with Uganda hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Close to 1 million of which are from South Sudan.

Newly arrived South Sudanese refugees wait for a wheelchair at the reception center at the Imvepi Refugee camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Northern Uganda. The fastest growing refugee crisis in the world, Uganda is now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Close to 1 million of which are from South Sudan.

South Sudanese refugees arrive to the reception center at the Imvepi Refugee camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Northern Uganda.

Young boys watch over their families belongings near the reception center at the Imvepi Refugee camp on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Northern Uganda. Recent arrivals to the camp are given temporary accommodations outside the center before receiving a designated plot of land. The fastest growing refugee crisis in the world, Uganda is now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Close to 1 million of which are from South Sudan.

A young woman waits for the monthly rations at a food distribution site at the Imvepi refugee camp in Northern Uganda as on Friday, 23 June, 2017. Record numbers of South Sudanese have fled their home country crossing the border into Uganda, a country now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Food shortages continue to be an issue in the camp due to the humanitarian response struggling to meet the overwhelming needs of the refugees.

A young woman waits in line to claim her monthly rations at a food distribution site at the Imvepi refugee camp in Northern Uganda as on Saturday, 24 June, 2017. Record numbers of South Sudanese have fled their home country crossing the border into Uganda, a country now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Food shortages continue to be an issue in the camp due to the humanitarian response struggling to meet the overwhelming needs of the refugees.

Refugees divide their monthly rations at a food distribution site in the Imvepi refugee camp in Northern Uganda on Saturday, 24 June, 2017. Record numbers of South Sudanese have fled their home country crossing the border into Uganda, a country now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Food shortages continue to be an issue in the camp due to the humanitarian response struggling to meet the overwhelming needs of the refugees.

Young boys gather leftover grain at a food distribution site at the Imvepi refugee camp in Northern Uganda as refugees lineup to claim their monthly rations on Saturday, 24 June, 2017. Record numbers of South Sudanese have fled their home country crossing the border into Uganda, a country now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Food shortages continue to be an issue in the camp due to the humanitarian response struggling to meet the overwhelming needs of the refugees.

The fastest growing refugee crisis in the world, Uganda is now hosting now more than 1.2 million refugees. Close to 1 million of which are from South Sudan. Recent arrivals are given temporary accommodations outside the intake center at the Imvepi Refugee camp. Seen on Friday, 23 June, 2017 in Northern Uganda.