1299: UN chief’s message for World Refugee Day
2m Jun 22, 2020
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1298: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June. This will mark the sixth annual anniversary.  on 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293 (http://undocs.org/A/RES/69/293) ) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an e...
39m Jun 19, 2020
39m
1297: Nationwide: Covid19 addendum for 2020 South Sudan humanitarian response plan
44m Jun 18, 2020
44m
1296: DTM-IOM's Mobility Tracking report
16m Jun 18, 2020
16m
1295: Assaulted 5year-old girl dies at Bor State Hospital
The five-year old girl who was injured in an attack by an unknown man in Bor town, Jonglei state has died from her injuries. The girl was assaulted together with her 3-year-old brother at their home, while their parents where away in Bor town on Monday. The medical doctor of Bor State Hospital Dr. Bol Chaw says the girl succumbed to severe internal head injuries. He spoke to Miraya’s regional c...
3m Jun 18, 2020
3m
1294: Kiir - Machar agree on allocation of states
Government and SPLA-IO have reached an agreement on the allocation of states Consultations on the nomination of state leaders are set to begin in the coming days after the government and the SPLA-IO reached an agreement on the allocation of states. The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Nhial Deng Nhial confirmed to the media in Juba yesterday that the government will appoint governors for the ...
3m Jun 18, 2020
3m
1293: UNMISS reinforces its positions in Pibor following an escalation of violence in the administrative area.mp3
UNMISS is reinforcing its positions in Pibor following an escalation of violence in the administrative area. The latest wave of inter-communal fighting around Gumurk has led to loss of lives and displacements. UN Special Representative, David Shearer says the UN Mission has stepped up patrols and is engaging in dialogue with the local authorities to prevent an escalation.
7m Jun 18, 2020
7m
1292: A brief produced by Center for Civilians in Conflict
Protection through dialogue, How is UNMISS Linking Local Engagement with a National Peace Process in South Sudan’ is the title of a brief produced by Center for Civilians in Conflict – CIVIC. The Organisation’s Senior Global Researcher Lauren Spink explains what this means in reality 
7m Jun 17, 2020
7m
1292: Rape cases increase during COVID 19
An increase in rape cases have been dominating the news here in Juba and other parts of the country. A lot of women are now coming out to talk about it. Today we look at the role woman are playing in the fight against COVID 19 and the Peace progress. Riya William Founder Crown the Woman, Nancy Cirino is the founder and ED of youth for youth and a member of leadership committee of Born to lead...
33m Jun 16, 2020
33m
1291: UNMISS calls for child-centered policies to protect and advance the rights of children ahead of the Day of the African Child
Ahead of the Day of the African Child tomorrow, the UN Mission in South Sudan is calling for child-centered policies to protect and advance the rights of children. Head of the UNMISS Child Protection unit, Alfred Orono Orono says investing in children is investing in the country’s future.   Orono Orono says the interests of children should be considered in all decisions that concern them, but s...
22m Jun 15, 2020
22m
1290: UNMISS concerned with escalating intercommunal clashes
The UN’s Secretary General Special Representative to South Sudan says the escalating intercommunal clashes in different parts of the country are causing immense harm to civilians and risk pulling organized armed groups into conflicts that could unravel the peace agreement. David Shearer says much of the lawlessness and seizing of resources by armed groups stems from an absence of authority beca...
3m Jun 10, 2020
3m
1289: UN Secretary General launches Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security
UN Secretary General has launched a Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security. Antonio Guterres says that 49 million people around the world may fall into extreme poverty due to COVID 19 crisis.
3m Jun 10, 2020
3m
1286: China’s Ambassasdor says lack of drainage system affecting road construction works in South Sudan
The Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan says lack of drainage system and reservoirs has made it difficult to construct proper roads in South Sudan. Ambassador Hua Ning’s comments come after a Chinese built road was destroyed by heavy rain along the Juba-Bahr El Ghazal highway. The locals in the area complained that the water way was diverted into their homes destroying their property. In an exclu...
18m Jun 09, 2020
18m
1288: South Sudan to benefit from Canada’s donation to fight COVID-19
  The Canadian government has said South Sudan will benefit from a global response package to fight COVID-19.  Canada recently announced the allocation of $159.5 million in funding to support international efforts to fight the pandemic.  In an exclusive interview, the Canadian Minister of International Development, Karina Gould says South Sudan will receive a share of the package in direct resp...
6m Jun 08, 2020
6m
1287: Food safety, everyone’s business
The second World Food Safety Day was celebrated yesterday, 7 June, to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development.  Under the theme “Food safety, everyone’s business”, the action oriented campaign will promote global food saf...
35m Jun 08, 2020
35m
1286: The Roundtable: Inter-communal conflict
1hr 57m Jun 06, 2020
1hr 57m
1285: Ministry of Environment says transformative actions urgently needed to preserve nature and save lives
The Ministry of Environment says transformative actions are urgently needed to preserve nature and save lives. The Undersecretary in the Ministry, Joseph Africano Bartel makes the comments as South Sudan joins the rest of the world to mark World Environment Day today, to draw attention to the need to sustainably use biodiversity for human survival and socio-economic development.  Bartel says co...
27m Jun 05, 2020
27m
1284: SSPDF confirms Lt. Col. Lual Akook Wol Kiir's death
The South Sudan people’s defence Forces SSPDF has confirmed the death of Lt. Col. Lual Akook Wol Kiir, a suspect in yesterday’s Gumbo- Shirikat shooting.  SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang Lt. Col Kiir died of injuries he sustained during the shooting incident.  Lual Akook Wol Kiir and six of his bodyguards were arrested after a shooting incident that killed at least five people.  The...
21s Jun 04, 2020
21s
1283: Maj Gen Koang: The only confirmation I have is that he was arrested, I cannot confirm reports about his death
South Sudan people’s defence force says perpetrator of yesterday’s shooting at the Sherikat residential area in Juba yesterday has been arrested together with his six bodyguards. Army spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang said Lt. Col Lual Akook Wol Kiir together with his six bodyguards will be arraigned before a court martial for trial.  Gen Koang says rules and regulations require the ar...
3m Jun 04, 2020
3m
1282: UK Amb: Basic health services must continue recieving as much attention during this covid19 crisis
The UK is holding a Global Vaccine Summit today Thursday 4 June. The summit will showcase UK’s commitment to Gavi (the international organisation that improves access to vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries). In South Sudan the UK government is providing health services that includes children vaccinations through UNICEF. UK Ambassador to South Sudan Chris Trott and Jean...
19m Jun 04, 2020
19m
1281: One person dies after detonating a grenade
One person has died in Yei after detonating a grenade while engaging in a fight with join security operation. The deceased is believed to be part of an armed group and had been frequently visiting his family in Luparete just 2 – kilometers outside Yei town.  He was being intercepted by security forces during one of his visits yesterday and was shot on the leg. He then detonated a grenade while ...
4m Jun 02, 2020
4m
1280: Antonio Guterres on Intl Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020.
2m May 29, 2020
2m
1279: Heavy rain disrupt business, affects residents in Juba
Several areas in the capital Juba have been flooded following heavy rains that have pounded the city in the last few days. In response, this morning people were seen digging passages to drain water from their homes and collecting belongings that were submerged in water. Market sellers have also shifted their stalls to the roadsides after their market stalls were flooded. Early this week, the we...
29s May 27, 2020
29s
1278: Maridi records 19 pregnancies among girls following school closures
A local Non-Governmental Organization based in Maridi County, Western Equatoria state is reporting an increase in teenage pregnancies since school closures were announced, as part of COVID-19 preventative measures.   The ‘Nutritional Protection Organization’ has recorded 19 pregnancies over the past few weeks. The organization’s Executive Director, Egbandama Josephine says the numbers have been...
5m May 27, 2020
5m
1277: A team from the UN, SSPDF and the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission to conduct a verification visit ahead of the release of 11 children from a forces training site
A team from the United Nations, the SSPDF and the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission will be conducting a verification visit ahead of the release of 11 children from a forces training site in Lologo, Central Equatoria state. The 10 boys and 1 girl were associated with forces of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance and the SPLM-IO, and will be released in accordance...
8m May 26, 2020
8m
1276: Ministry of Health Spokesperson, Dr. Thuou Loi, says the actual number of infections is much higher
The national task force on COVID-19 has announced 151 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of the confirmed infections in the country to 806. The taskforce warns that the virus has already penetrated the communities, and says people are dying in their houses either due to COVID 19 or other diseases since the public is not visiting health facilities for management. The Director Ge...
22m May 26, 2020
22m
1275: Covid19 cases climbed to 665
The number of confirmed Covid19 cases in the country climbed to 665 after the ministry of health announced another 110 new cases on Sunday. This latest report also show that six people have died from the disease and six others have recovered. Speaking during a media briefing yesterday, the incident manager for COVID-19 in the ministry of health, Angok Gordon Kuol, said more than 5,000 collected...
1m May 25, 2020
1m
1274: Ateny: President Kiir has not travelled for any medical treatment.
Spokesperson of the President, Ateny Wek Ateny has refuted social media reports suggesting that President Salva Kiir has travelled to Cairo to seek medical treatment. Ateny says president Kiir is in Juba enjoying good health.   Meanwhile the presidential spokesperson has announced that parties to the peace agreement will hold a virtual meeting after Eid holiday to try and resolve stalemate on t...
8m May 25, 2020
8m
1273: Journalists Union mourns veteran scribe, Edward Terso
The Secretary-General of the Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS), Edward Terso died in Khartoum Friday afternoon after a long illness.   Speaking to Radio Miraya, UJOSS President, Oliver Modi, said Terso, who was a strong media advocate, had been battling an abdominal complication since last year.   Modi described his death as a ‘big loss’ to the media fraternity in South Sudan.    He e...
5m May 23, 2020
5m
1272: SPLM-IO spox: Self-isolation of FVP not affecting running of gov't business
The Press Secretary for First Vice President, Riek Machar Teny says the self-isolation of the First Vice President after he tested positive for COVID-19, is not affecting the running of government business.    James Gadet Dak says Dr Machar is continuing with his official assignments remotely from his residence in Juba.    “Dr Machar and his wife also Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, A...
5m May 23, 2020
5m
1271: UN Humanitarian Coordinator condemns killing of three aid workers in Jonglei
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou has strongly condemned the killing of three aid workers in Jonglei state, and called for an end to recurring acts of violence which are disrupting life-saving assistance and COVID-19 response in many parts of the country. On Sunday, a Médecins Sans Frontières or MSF staff member and two staff members of another humanitar...
1m May 21, 2020
1m
1270: UNMISS dispatches team to investigate Jonglei clashes
 UN Secretary General Special Representative to South Sudan says the mission can not confirm the number of casualties following the weekend's violence that broke out between armed Murle youth and Lou Nuer fighters in Pieri, northern Jonglei.  Mr. David Shearer said a team from the UN mission has since been dispatched to the area to get accurate information into the incident.
10m May 20, 2020
10m
1269: UNMISS human Rights Division releases report on access to health Care for sexual violence victims
A new report by the United Nations reveals that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan continue to struggle to access adequate medical and mental health care.  The report issued jointly by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the UN Human Rights Office looks at access and quality of care available in Unity and the Central and Western Equatorian regions, which acco...
11m May 20, 2020
11m
1268: SSNAMA: Partial lockdown must be reinforced to prevent the further spread of covid19
The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives association SSNAMA has expressed concerned over the rapid spread of the covid19 across the country. This comes following the presidency’s decision to relax rules and directives of the lockdown. The Nurses and Midwives say that South Sudanese are generally vulnerable in particularly the women, children and elderly as they have weak immunity due to deficient nu...
18m May 19, 2020
18m
1267: First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar tests positive for COVID-19, reassures public
#SouthSudan First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny has tested positive for COVID-19.    “I want to declare that I have been found positive and shall self-quarantine at my residence until released by doctors,” Mr. Machar announced on national broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Television (SSBC) on Monday evening. FVP Machar, also the Deputy Chairperson of the recently dissolved high-level ...
4m May 18, 2020
4m
1266: The Roundtable- Towards 100 days of the formation of RTGoNU
1hr 55m May 16, 2020
1hr 55m
1265: People with Disabilities call for inclusion in COVID19 prevention Measures.
An International Organisation Humanity & Inclusion (former Handicap International) is calling for the provision of services to persons with disabilities during the COVID 19 pandemic.   The Organisation is working on promoting disability Inclusion in Covid 19 prevention and response through awareness creation via mass media, social media and through other forms of awareness raising. Mawut LOUIS ...
15m May 15, 2020
15m
1264: Civil Society says the COVID-19 pandemic should not be used as an excuse for delays in the peace process.
The Civil Society says the COVID-19 pandemic should not be used as an excuse for delays in the peace process. Executive Director of the Organization for Responsive Governance, Rajab Mohandis says the allocation of states and appointment of local governments should not be held hostage to the pandemic.  According to Mohandis, the outbreak of the pandemic should in fact be a motivator for the part...
8m May 14, 2020
8m
1264: National Youth Union and Youth coalition join hands against covid19
The National Youth Union and Youth coalition in the country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in sensitizing the public on the dangers of covid19. Speaking to Radio Miraya after the signing, Christine Kide the head of youth commission and a signatory to the MOU said their focus will be to sensitize the people in the states and the grassroots who are lacking knowledge of ...
5m May 13, 2020
5m
1263: Incident Manager for COVID-19, Dr. Angook Gordon Kuol provides latest updates on covid 19
Dr. Kuol says communities continue to defy government's restriction on social distancing. He spoke on the Nationwide with Miraya's Sani Martin.
43m May 12, 2020
43m
1262: President Kiir announces major changes in the army top command
President Salva Kiir has announced major changes in the army leadership, including the appointment of a new Chief of Defence Forces.  In a decree read on the State Broadcaster – SSBC Television last evening, President Kiir, as commander in chief of the armed forces relieved Gen Gabriel Jok Riak from the position of Chief Defence Forces and replaced him with Lt. Gen Johnson Juma Okot at the same...
6m May 12, 2020
6m
1261: Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan Ambassador Douglas Scott Proudfoot talks of his government's support to nurses and midwives
Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan says it is important not to lose sight of other health issues in the country despite the threat that the coronavirus poses. Ambassador Douglas Scott Proudfoot says the Canadian government will continue to train nurses and midwives across the country. He said as South Sudan joins the rest of the world in celebrating nurses on the international nurses’ day, ther...
7m May 12, 2020
7m
1260: Japan's Government contributes US$ 12 million to South Sudan including US$ 3.1 to WFP
The Government of Japan has recently contributed US$ 12 million to South Sudan including US$ 3.1 to WFP. The money is expected to help support the prevention of COVID – 19 and also for the implementation of the Revitalised Peace agreement.  H.E. Seiji Okada, Ambassador of Japan to South Sudan and Matthew Hollingworth, WFP’s Country Director in South Sudan, spoke to Miraya’s Sebit William in an ...
17m May 12, 2020
17m
1259: UNMISS Installs water points in Juba
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan will be installing water tanks for hand washing in different parts of Juba, beginning today. UNMISS Head of Field Office Central Equatoria Geetha Pios says the 3000-litre water capacity tanks will be stationed in marketplaces, recommendation by the state minister of housing.  Pios has however advised that the water is strictly for hand wash as it is not...
5m May 11, 2020
5m
1258: Education On-air launched on radio Miraya
As the country embarks on relaxing COVID-19 guidelines and allowing business to operate. It is not yet clear when schools will be open. As students wait for when this day will come, the Minister of general education, UN children’s Agency UNICEF and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are today launching the distance learning Programme to be aired on Radio Miraya. The programme which begin...
18m May 11, 2020
18m
1257: High Level Taskforce reports 36 new cases
The Director General for Policy Planning, Budget and research at the Ministry of Health Dr. Richard Lino Laku read the communication on behalf of the taskforce.
3m May 10, 2020
3m
1256: The Roundtable: Permanent Constitution Making Process in South Sudan.
1hr 50m May 09, 2020
1hr 50m
1255: South Sudan’s taskforce on Covid 19 reports thirty new cases
 South Sudan’s taskforce on Covid 19 has today reported thirty new cases of coronavirus in the country. This brings to 120, the total number of confirmed cases in the country with two recoveries. The Director General for Policy Planning, Budget and research at the Ministry of Health Dr. Richard Lino Laku said the thirty confirmed cases are South Sudanese.  Dr. Laku, who is a member of the tasfo...
5m May 08, 2020
5m
1254: Activists speak on the relaxation of covid 19 restrictions and the allocation of states
A group of civil society and political analysts have described government’s decision to relax restriction in the prevention of covid 19 as a wrong, political decision. Serving as panelists on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Jame Kolok, the chairperson of Civil society alliance, Mach Andrea, a political commentator, and civil society activists Christine Kide and Edmund Yakani said the government has ...
38m May 08, 2020
38m
1253: Citizens Taskforce on COVID-19 critical of the decision to ease restrictions
The Citizens Taskforce on COVID-19, is critical of the decision, saying the revised measures will only lead to more infections.  A member of the taskforce Lorna Marekeke describes the move as a political move that is harmful to the health and safety of the people of South Sudan. She is advising citizens to strictly follow the preventative measures of social distancing and proper hygiene.  She s...
5m May 08, 2020
5m