1358: SRSG David Shearer addresses press conference in Juba
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, David Shearer says increase in resurgence in parts of Central Equatoria State is disturbing. Mr. Shearer cited recent road ambushes on Yei-Larsu roads as posing threat to humanitarian operations in the area.  On Tuesday, six civilians were killed and four injured by forces reportedly belonging to NAS. He says this week UNMISS set up a t...
39m Sep 04, 2020
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1357: UNICEF Receives 18 Million Dollar donation of safe reopening of schools
UN Children’s Agency – UNICEF says it has received eighteen million US dollars from the African Development Bank,  to improve equitable access to quality education for children in South Sudan.     The funds will be used to train teachers and rehabilitation and expansion of thirty-five primary schools and ten county education centres in four states, where learning has been greatly affected by th...
4m Sep 04, 2020
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1356: Canadian Government announces additional $4.5 Million into Health Pool Fund
The Canadian Government has announced an additional $4.5 Million as part of efforts to strengthen the health sector in the face of the global pandemic  Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan Douglas Proudfoot, says that the current fund is an addition to the $50Million that was invested in the health pool 4 Months ago  He spoke in an interview with Radio Miraya's Irene Lasu
6m Sep 04, 2020
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1355: UK government announces scholarship program for South Sudanese for post graduate studies
The British government has announced their 2020 scholarships programme offering postgraduate studies in the UK to South Sudanese students. Every year the United Kingdom invites between six and ten students from South Sudan for the ‘Chevening International scholarship program’. British Ambassador to South Sudan Chris Trot has encourage interested candidates to apply online through the United Kin...
15m Sep 03, 2020
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1354: UNMISS establishes temporary base in Lobonok in Central Equatoria to deter road ambushes
The UN Mission in South Sudan has established a temporary peacekeeping base at Lobonok, Central Equatorian region, to help deter violence after a surge in armed attacks on civilians and humanitarian convoys. Yesterday, two civilians were killed and four injured when a vehicle was ambushed by heavily armed men reported to belong to the National Salvation Front on the road between Yei and Lasu. ...
6m Sep 02, 2020
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1353: A Campaign to engage the youth in desisting Drugs has kicks off in juba
A Campaign to engage the youth in desisting Drugs has kicked off in juba. Rolled out by the Farm For Change, Youth led Organization, the campaign looks to engage the young people in constructive activities. The Executive Director, Daniel JUMA Essien Ade, who survived drug abuse shares his story with Miraya's Sebit William.
22m Aug 28, 2020
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1352: Civil society warns, misinterpretation of the provision of the agreement by the party will delay its implementation.
A civil society organization says, misinterpretation of the provisions of the peace agreement by the parties is slowing down its implementation. The Executive Director of the community empowerment of progress organization- CEPO, Edmund Yakani says, currently the parties have disagreed over power sharing in three out of ten States. He says another point of conflict among the parties is the dis...
9m Aug 27, 2020
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1351: A spotlight on Dr. Joshua Jockjio on World Humanitarian Day
Dr. Joshua Jockjio, a Medical Doctor working with the International Medical Corps, shares his life's journey with Miraya's Lucy Kiden in this interview as the world celebrates the #WorldHumanitarianDay today. On World Humanitarian Day (WHD) August 19, the world commemorates humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and  honour all aid and health workers who continue, ...
15m Aug 19, 2020
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1350: World Humanitarian Day
On the occasion of the World Humanitarian Day, the acting UN Resident Coordinator has called for more efforts to allow unhindered access to those who are in need of aid.  Dr. Olushayo Olu says there are pockets of issues such as insecurity and the covid-19 restrictions that are making humanitarians unable to do their work effectively.  for his part, The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Peter M...
38m Aug 19, 2020
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1349: DISCUSSION: Flooding catastrophe in Jonglei cuts off thousands
Thousands of residents in Jonglei State #SouthSudan are in a dire humanitarian situation after heavy flooding submerged much of the state.  Cases of malaria and pneumonia are also on the rise and with areas cut off, it is feared health facilities will run out of medicine. The situation was made worse by a broken dyke that let loose a deluge of water in Bor county.  The National Ministry of H...
45m Aug 12, 2020
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1348: Death toll from Tonj East clashes between SSPDF, armed civilians reaches 127
Ongoing clashes between disarmament forces and armed civilians in Tonj East County of Warrap state will not disrupt the disarmament exercise, that’s according to the army spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai.    Major General Lul Ruai says at least 127 people have been killed in days of armed confrontation between SSPDF soldiers and armed youth.    Radio Miraya reported early this week that ...
13m Aug 12, 2020
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1347: Chairperson of South Sudan National Youth Union says there's a need to educate the youth
The Chairperson of South Sudan National Youth Union says there is a need to educate the youth in the country to gradually stop them from engaging in conflict. These comes as intercommunal conflicts are reported in parts of the country including Warrap State and the Greater Jonglei that has resulted in massive loss of lives and displacement of the local population. National Youth Union chairpe...
25m Aug 12, 2020
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1346: More than 1,600 households displaced by floods in Terekeka county
An estimated one thousand six hundred families have been affected by flooding in Terekeka county, Central Equatoria State. The floods caused by Torrential rains, have submerged farmlands and houses in at least five bomas.  The Chairperson of the county Relief and Rehabilitation Commission office, John Nyokun, says there will be no crop harvest due to the rising water levels. The affected area...
5m Aug 11, 2020
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1345: National Youth Union declares August ‘Youth Month’
In the runup to the International Day of the Youth, on August 12th, the South Sudan Youth Union has dedicated the remaining days of August to focus on Youth Activities to highlight Youth contributions in different fields.   International Youth Day is celebrated annually on August 12th. The theme for this year is “Youth Engagement for Global Action”. The aim of IYD 2020 is to shed light on the...
4m Aug 11, 2020
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1344: More than 1,000 flood-affected families cross from Jonglei into Lakes State
More than one thousand households displaced by flooding in Jonglei state have crossed into neighbouring Lakes state. The families made up of seven thousand individuals, are settled around the Minkaman area in Awerial county.     The coordinator of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) office in Awerial, John Parech says the IDPs crossed the River Nile from Twic East and Bor counties ...
7m Aug 10, 2020
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1343: Ministry of Health to deploy Emergency team to flood ridden Bor
The National Ministry of Health is deploying a team to Bor town in Jonglei state to meet the medical needs of thousands of people displaced by flooding.  There has been a rise in cases of malaria, diarrheal diseases and there are fears of the outbreak of other waterborne diseases due the high levels of water.  The Director for Emergency Preparedness and Response Dr Mathew Tut says an estimated...
8m Aug 10, 2020
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1342: National Dialogue Steering Committee announces plans to proceed with dialogue conference
The National Dialogue Steering committee has announced plans to hold the national dialogue conference.    A meeting between the steering committee and the secretariat held in Juba agreed that the steering committee should go ahead with plans to hold the one-week conference in Juba, with six hundred delegates from across the country.    The secretariat unanimously resolved that the steering ...
5m Aug 06, 2020
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1341: Meteorological Department predicts above-normal rainfall in northern areas
The national meteorological department has put out an alert for heavy rain and flash floods in northern parts of the country for the next few days.    The most extreme northern areas including Upper Nile, Unity and Abyei regions will receive up to 200mm in the first ten days of August, while other parts of the country will receive moderate rainfall of 50mm-200mm.   A forecaster at the meteo...
5m Aug 06, 2020
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1340: Police vow 'Swift Justice' in Juba triple murder case
The Inspector General of police has called for public patience as investigations continue into the murder of three children in Rock city residential area of Juba continues.    While briefing journalists in Juba on Monday, General Majak Akec Malok said security agencies are working round the clock to ensure the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice.    Gen Malok also cautioned against ...
4m Aug 04, 2020
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1339: Swarms of desert locusts invade Eastern Equatoria state
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has confirmed the presence of a swarm of desert locusts has entered Kapoeta east County in Eastern Equatoria state.   FAO says the swarm is a third generation of insects that crossed the border from Kenya’s lake Turkana region in recent days.    Morris Felix Juma, FAO plant protection officer, says the destructive pests appear to be migrating t...
5m Aug 04, 2020
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1338: Health expert promotes Breastfeeding in South Sudan
A health expert is encouraging exclusive breastfeeding of children for the first six months, to guarantee a child its nutritional requirements.     UNICEF estimates that over 90 per cent of babies in South Sudan benefit from breastfeeding.    The UN Children’s Agency, says despite the high figures, nearly one third of children under six months old are not exclusively breastfed.    The the...
7m Aug 03, 2020
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1337: Siblings murdered in cold blood
Three people have been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of three children in Juba over the weekend.  The mutilated bodies of the girls; aged nine, seven and four were found lying in cold blood at their home in the Rock City residential area on Saturday afternoon.  The Police warrant officer in Central Equatoria state, Martin Hakim, says the men in custody are prime suspects who...
4m Aug 03, 2020
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1336: Amnesty International: Quashing of teenager’s death sentence must lead to abolition of death penalty
Amnesty International is urging the South Sudan government to take concrete steps towards abolishing the death penalty.    “No one should be executed. We ask it [sic: the government] to take steps to review its laws to the remove death penalty as a form of punishment from the constitution to protect the right to life, said Oluwatosin Popoola, Amnesty International’s advisor on the death penal...
11m Jul 31, 2020
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1334: Court of Appeal quashes teenager's death sentence
A human rights lawyer has welcomed a decision by the Court of Appeal to overturn the death sentence of a teenage boy.    Magai Matiop Ngong, who was accused of killing his cousin, was sentenced to death in 2017. The court cancelled the death penalty on Wednesday on grounds that he was a child at the time of the crime, which is contrary to the Child Act and international laws.    The verdict...
7m Jul 31, 2020
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1333: “Martyrs must be tossing and turning in their graves,” SPLM party spokesperson
The spokesperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party says the vision of the liberation struggle for which many people sacrificed their lives has been destroyed by individual interests.   Peter Lam Both remarks come as South Sudanese commemorate the country’s 9th Martyrs Day in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the liberation of the country. Listen to the 5...
6m Jul 30, 2020
6m
1332: Memoirs of a veteran Israeli soldier involved in Anyanya revolution
Martyrs Day is commemorated annually on July 30th to remember those who died during the liberation struggle in #SouthSudan   The day also commemorates Dr. John Garang’s death in a helicopter crash on his way from Uganda.  Doctor Garang died on 30th July 2005.   15 Years on, A veteran Israeli soldier who played an active role in the Anya-nya revolution makes an impassioned appeal to the coun...
5m Jul 30, 2020
5m
1331: Gunmen attack Jonglei church compound, kill women and children
The number of people killed in an attack on a church compound and village in Jonglei state has risen to 23, after another 3 bodies were found in a nearby bush.     Gunmen descended on Makol Chuei Boma on Monday, and opened fire on the compound of the Episcopal Church of Athooch Diocese, killing the dean and worshippers, including 14 women, who were seeking sanctuary in the church.    Four c...
5m Jul 29, 2020
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1330: "Parties on track to forming new Legislature," Presidential Spokesperson
The Presidential spokesperson says the parties are on track to forming the new parliament.    Ateny Wek Ateny says the elapse of the July 26th deadline, given by IGAD Heads of State, for the dissolution of the reconstituted national legislature is not an issue to be worried about, as the government has been focused on appointing governors and establishing state governments.    The Former De...
6m Jul 29, 2020
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1329: Aid organization pulls out of restive Pibor Administrative Area
An aid organization operating in the Pibor Administrative Area says the security situation coupled with the bad road network have made it difficult to assess the needs of people displaced by violence in the area.  The South Africa based, Joint Aid Management (JAM), which has been running 16 centers to treat children with acute malnutrition, says it has had to suspend operations at 15 of the ce...
5m Jul 27, 2020
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1328: Thousands of families flee fresh violence in Jonglei and seek sanctuary at UN base
A fresh outbreak of fighting in the troubled Jonglei region of #SouthSudan has forced thousands of families to flee their homes and seek sanctuary next to the United Nations base in Pibor. The sudden influx of 6,000 displaced people came after the village of Likuangole, about 30 kilometers north of Pibor town, was attacked by armed groups on Wednesday night. Tensions remain high in Pibor with ...
8m Jul 24, 2020
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1327: Violence threatens over 60,000 people in Bor and Pibor with hunger
The recurring violence in greater Jonglei is threatening over 60,000 people in Bor and Pibor with hunger.  The World Food Program and the Food and Agriculture Organisation in a joint statement released today say the fighting between armed youth is crippling the food security and livelihoods of growing numbers of people.  The two UN agencies in a statement released on Thursday, say the violenc...
5m Jul 23, 2020
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1326: MoE: South Sudan not ready for school reopening
The Ministry of general education says the opening of schools in the country will depend on COVID-19 trends as established by the ministry of health. UNICEF and UNESCO have called for re-opening of schools saying that by staying home the students are more vulnerable to child labor, gender and sexual related violence among other dangers. The Undersecretary in Ministry of General Education and ...
9m Jul 22, 2020
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1325: UNICEF and UNESCO lobby for reopening of Schools
UN children’s agency – UNICEF, and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – UNESCO, are advocating for the ‘safe reopening’ of schools in #SouthSudan According to a joint statement by the two UN agencies, evidence has proven that the longer children are out of school due to COVID-19 lock down restrictions, the less likely they are to return. They say children are better prote...
5m Jul 22, 2020
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1324: 16 convicts re-arrested after Wau prison break
Sixteen convicts who escaped during a prison break at Wau Central prison last week, have been re-arrested.  Twelve of the inmates, serving sentences for capital offences, were discovered at Wau Teaching Hospital and Suk Hajer market where they were hiding with their prison chains attached to their legs.  The other four were arrested while roaming around Wau town.  Two prisoners and two secur...
4m Jul 21, 2020
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1323: IGAD Special Envoy: Technically Parties can meet prescribed deadlines
The group of Former Detainees have submitted their list of appointees for the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly, ahead of a July 26th deadline set by regional Heads of State.    IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais revealed in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya that the names have been handed over to the National Constitutional Amendment Comm...
10m Jul 17, 2020
10m
1322: Mandela Day; a time to draw inspiration from civil rights icon
Ahead of Mandela Day on Saturday 18th July, the people and leaders of #SouthSudan are being challenged to draw lessons of selflessness and reconciliation from South African icon Nelson Mandela to lead the country to peace.  South Africa’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Gordon Yekelo says South Africa and South Sudan share a lot in common concerning the road to freedom and independence.  Mandela D...
11m Jul 17, 2020
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1321: Joint Verification Committee confirms absence of child soldiers at SPLA-IO cantonment site in Lobonok
A joint assessment team from the government and the United Nations has concluded a verification mission to an opposition cantonment site in Lobonok county in Central Equatoria and confirmed that there are no child soldiers in the opposition ranks.  The Joint Verification Committee comprising the #SouthSudan  Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, the United Nations Mission in...
10m Jul 17, 2020
10m
1320: Presidential probe committee plans Greater Jonglei peace conference in Juba
A Presidential committee investigating the persistent inter-communal conflict in Greater Jonglei is organizing a conference to bring together community representatives from the region as part of efforts to bring an end to the violence.  The conference will last two days and will be held in Juba on a yet-to-be announced date.  Up to three hundred participants from the various communities of Gre...
5m Jul 15, 2020
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1318: South Sudan presents payment plan for EAC arrears
South Sudan will settle her $27.8 estimated arrears owed to the East Africa Community (EAC) plus $8 million for the 2019/2020 financial year. Recently the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed a resolution for South Sudan and Burundi’s removal from the regional body for failure to remit annual contributions. South Sudan has not paid for almost three years. The Undersecretary for Min...
6m Jul 15, 2020
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1319: Ad hoc Recruitment Board to oversee Civil Servant recruitment
The Ministry of Public Service and Human Resource Development has launched an ad hoc Recruitment Board to oversee the recruitment of Civil Servants.   The Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Bangasi Bakasoro on Tuesday announced the establishment of the ad hoc board to oversee the recruitment of civil servants in the public service sector, as part of new reforms to ensu...
13m Jul 15, 2020
13m
1317: Military Court in Yei lines up 75 SSPDF soldiers for trial
Seventy-five soldiers of the Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) accused of gross human rights violations against civilians, are set to appear before a military court in Yei, Central Equatoria State. The 3-man tribunal was set up after public outcry of rape, murder and extrajudicial killings of civilians. Army spokesperson, Maj Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, says the sessions have begun with investig...
2m Jul 14, 2020
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1316: University of Juba ventures into online learning
The University of Juba is making plans to introduce alternative learning methods including online learning for students to continue classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.   The University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof John Akec told Radio Miraya that the university is in the process of mobilizing resources to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and capabilities for students to be able to download lessons ...
27m Jul 14, 2020
27m
1315: Round Table Program: 11.07.2020
The Round Table on Saturday focused on the 9th anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence and the status of Nation Building. Sani Martin and Yach Garang hosted a group of experts who delved into the hopes and expectations are still very high against challenges of R-ARCSS implementation by the parties to the agreement. 1. Dr. Santinio Ayuel Longar - Associate professor of law at the University ...
56m Jul 11, 2020
56m
1314: UN Special Representative, David Shearer, on Celebrating South Sudan Independence
The UN Special Representative to South Sudan, David Shearer has joined the people of South Sudan in commemorating the country’s 9th independence anniversary and has recognized the positive impact that the peace agreement has had on communities across the country.  In a statement in observance of the day, Mr Shearer called on the Presidency and the members of Revitalized Transitional Government...
9m Jul 09, 2020
9m
1313: FULL: President Salva Kiir’s Independence Day message
President Salva Kiir has called for peaceful coexistence and unity among citizens and has assured the people of South Sudan that the country will not return to political conflict.    In his Independence Day message aired on state media, President Kiir said previous year’s celebrations were disrupted by insecurity and elaborated that this year’s muted commemoration was due to the COVID-19 pand...
28m Jul 09, 2020
28m
1312: “Citizens must hold their leaders to Account,” Peace Minister Stephen Par Kuol
"We have mismanaged politics in this country, we shouldn't have gone back to political violence since we became independent. The people must hold us responsible and accountable for the way we are running the country"  That was the message of the #SouthSudan Minister for Peace, Steven Par Kuol on this 9th Independence Day anniversary.  Minister Kuol spoke to Radio Miraya in this 14" interview. 
13m Jul 09, 2020
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1311: Taking stock of challenges and gains since independence
On the occasion of the country’s 9th independence anniversary, the people of #SouthSudan are being challenged to hold their leaders to account as the country continues to seek out peace, nine years down the road from independence.  Civil Society activist, Edmund Yakani says the country’s leaders need to do more to ensure the people enjoy the dividends that should come along with independence. ...
10m Jul 09, 2020
10m
1310: DISCUSSION: South Sudan faces expulsion from EAC over $27mln arrears
South Sudan faces expulsion from the East African Community (EAC) for defaulting on annual remittances.    The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed a resolution last week for the removal of South Sudan and Burundi from membership due to failure to remit their annual contributions.   By June 10th South Sudan owed the regional bloc $27.8mln and Burundi owed $15mln.   The East Afr...
30m Jul 07, 2020
30m
1309: Mobile doctor service
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus in South Sudan, access to medical facilities have been limited, especially in Juba. As a result, a group of doctors began volunteering in the communities by providing mobile services. The mobile doctors provide door to door health care to patients at home, offices, or hotels. This morning Miraya Breakfast spoke to Dr Maku Stephen Bakosoro. Take a listen 
16m Jul 06, 2020
16m
1308: EXCLUSIVE: Governor Bona Panek Biar, on plans to stamp out inter-communal violence in Warrap state
Newly appointed governor of Warrap state, Bona Panek Biar, assumes office at a time when inter-communal violence is on the rise.   In the past one week alone, up to 50 lives were claimed in cattle-related and revenge attacks.  In this 25" interview with Radio Miraya's Sani Martin, governor Bona Panek Biar explains how he intends to stamp out the violence, starting with a disarmament program i...
26m Jul 05, 2020
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