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A mother tells of her family’s return home to southern Sudan after years of war.

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May–June 2008

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Coming Home

About 1.3 million people have returned to southern Sudan since a 2005 peace agreement.

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A garden of peace

A peace garden project in Jordan brings together Muslims and Christians.

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A snug harbor

In Durban, South Africa, a preschool provides a safe resting spot for children of refugee and South African families.

 

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