United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers overcome a multitude of challenges to reach remote Chukudum

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases | 23-09-2026 06:29pm |

A convoy of United Nations peacekeepers from UNMISS undertook a challenging journey to reach Chukudum in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan. The 266-kilometer route involved rough terrain, military checkpoints, and other risks, turning what should have been a six-hour drive into a two-and-a-half-day effort. The convoy split into two teams to manage mechanical repairs, with mechanics accompanying them to fix vehicles. The mission aimed to reach communities facing a growing humanitarian crisis.

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