UNMISS concerned about 'fragile' security situation
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan describes the security situation in the country as ‘fragile.’ The mission’s acting spokespersons Shantal Persaud highlights armed confrontations in the Nhialdiu area of Unity that resulted in 17 deaths and potential triggers in Mayendit. UNMISS urges an immediate cessation of hostilities.
3m Nov 18, 2016
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UNMISS weekly PoC update
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is currently sheltering 204,520 civilians at 7 protection areas across the country. The number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) has gone up over the past week with new arrivals registered at a protection area in Wau, which is accommodating 28,520 IDPs. Acting UNMISS spokesperson Shantal Persaud gives an update on the sites.
2m Nov 18, 2016
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Upgrades kick off at Juba airport old terminal
Renovation work has started at the old terminal of Juba International airport. The acting manager at the airport, Stephen Rombe Tako says the work being undertaken by Crown Contractors, includes repairs on the departure hall, the VIP section and the customs and immigration offices. Rombe told reporter Henry Lokuri that the renovation is an initiative of the Ministry of transport, and is expec...
5m Nov 17, 2016
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US media group advocates for 'human side' to Refugee stories
A US based media group is advocating for stories about refugees that would allow people around the world relate more with the plight and circumstances of refugees. ‘Peace News Media’ sent a journalist to a camp hosting thousands of South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda and talked to them about their daily life and hopes for their country. Speaking to Radio Miraya from the United States, ...
5m Nov 16, 2016
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'Tolerance is about listening, mercy and kindness' - Non-Violence and Dev't Organisation
The Organization for Non-Violence and Development, a local Non-Governmental Organisation is pleading with the people of South Sudan to put aside their differences and adopt the culture and spirit of tolerance and peaceful resolution of misunderstandings. The remarks come as the world marks the International Day for Tolerance, set aside on the 16th of November every year to create awareness abo...
7m Nov 16, 2016
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Disarmament exercise yields fruits in Tonj
A disarmament exercise in Greater Tonj has recovered more than 500 illegal firearms. The voluntary exercise is one of several measures contained in a security bill recently approved by the Tonj state assembly to improve security in the area. Maniem Bol Malek, the top authority in Tonj South says measures have been put in place to ensure effective disarmament.
5m Nov 15, 2016
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Religious leader cries out for peace in Yei
The Bishop of the Episcopal church of South Sudan in Yei diocese is desperately pleading with the country’s leaders to ensure peace in Yei. Bishop Hillary Adeba Luate says the security situation is disturbing, with recent reports of 11 people being brutally killed and their bodies burnt in village areas. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast show, Bishop Luate said it is difficult to ascertain who...
6m Nov 15, 2016
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UNOCHA Director 'shocked' by desperate humanitarian situation in Yei
The humanitarian situation in South Sudan has been described by humanitarian partners as ‘worrying’ with and even grimmer forecast if conflict continues. Last week a humanitarian team traveled to Yei which is the latest area of major concern, where thousands of people displaced by insecurity are trapped without food, medicines or clean water. The desperate situation in Yei and other parts of ...
8m Nov 14, 2016
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Physician speaks on diabetes, the silent kiler
Today the World marks International Diabetes Day.The day is commemorated the 14th of November every year to create global awareness focusing on diabetes. Worldwide, it afflicts more than 380 million people, and the World Health Organization estimates that by 2030, that number of people living with diabetes will more than double. The international theme for this year’s commomeration is “Eyes on...
6m Nov 14, 2016
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UN advisor: Risk factors for genocide must be contained
The UN Special advisor on the prevention of genocide says he is saddened by the extreme polarization among tribal groups in South Sudan, which he says could evolve into a tribal war. While concluding a 5 day visit to South Sudan, Under Secretary General Adama Dieng said there is no genocide in South Sudan, but warns that there are risk factors that must be contained. The Under Secretary Genera...
16m Nov 11, 2016
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UNMISS weekly update
The UN Mission in South Sudan says it is deeply concerned about the continued loss of lives and violence that impairs the peace process in South Sudan. In this wrap up, Acting UNMISS spokesperson Shantal Persaud reports several incidents recorded in different parts of the country. Ms Persaud also speaks on the withdrawal of Kenyan forces from the Peacekeeping mission.
13m Nov 11, 2016
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Motivation: How to Transform Pain into gain
“The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.” - Author Unknown “I lost my job after the company I was working for scaled down its workforce due to the hard economic times. My job was everything to me; my financial security, the fountain from which my self-esteem flowed and the garden from which my dreams and plans blossomed. Here I was with no job and I felt stuck between l...
17m Nov 10, 2016
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GESS, Education Ministry discuss cash transfer challenges in South Sudan
The UK government funded cash Transfer program of the Girls Education South Sudan, is in the spotlight. Designed to encourage girls to enroll, attend and stay in school, the cash transfer program is already blighted by challenges of swindling and misappropriation. The Breakfast show team has found out that 2 Teachers in Twic of Jonglei, have been arrested in connection with swindling this mone...
14m Nov 10, 2016
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Motivation: How to Sail through Challenging times
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ~Charles Swindoll Aged just 15-years, John Akol Paul, witnessed his whole family perish in an accident. He survived only because he remained home, while his parents and three siblings traveled to visit relatives in another village. Left all alone, he has had to deal with numerous challenges; from hopelessness as his big dream to b...
22m Nov 09, 2016
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UNMISS Human Rights Officer explains significance of UPR
The UN Human Rights Council is expected to present recommendations aimed at improving the human rights situation in South Sudan. This is part of a Universal Periodic Review process of UN Member States currently going on in Geneva Switzerland. Justice, Paulino Wanowila, presented a report before the Council’s working group on Monday , highlighting the government’s progress in the area of human ...
8m Nov 09, 2016
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Humanitarian partners respond to water crisis in Bidi-Bidi
Humanitarian partners are scaling up interventions to respond to a water shortage at a refugee camp accommodating thousands of South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda. It was reported that up to 195-thousand refugees in the Bidi-bidi camp in Yumbe district are facing a serious shortage of clean water. Speaking exclusively to Radio Miraya, Nasir Fernandez UNHCR Senior Emergency Coordinator ...
2m Nov 09, 2016
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Motivation: Little things that make today better
Have you ever woken up feeling so down and virtually drag yourself out of bed, push yourself to work and as the saying goes; "woke up on the wrong side of bed" engulfs you, thwarts your goals and stalls your progress. But wait a minute, today needs not be a drag for you, rather it should give you an opportunity to actually look forward to many more days. So today we ask; what does it take to ...
15m Nov 08, 2016
15m
Anataban new song advocates for Forgiveness and Reconciliation
The #Anataban youth group plan to release of a new song and video encouraging South Sudanese to learn hos to say sorry. This is part of the group's latest campaign designed to push for peace and reconciliation. James Sekwat, a member of the Anataban group says the new song titled #MALESH’ translated to ‘Sorry’ speaks of apologizing and making amends with your neighbors in the interest of peac...
4m Nov 08, 2016
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UNMISS Peacekeepers rescue capsized boat on River Nile
A marine unit of UN Peacekeepers has rescued a capsized boat along the River Nile in Malakal. The boat overloaded with charcoal was coming from the Wau Shilluk area and was heading to a landing site on the other side of the bank on Saturday when it was hit by a strong wave. The Deputy Operations officer of the Bangladesh Force Marine Unit Lt Commander Imam Hossain Mohammad, explains that the ...
4m Nov 08, 2016
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FAO warns of escalating food crisis in South Sudan
The Food and Agricultural Organization and partners are stepping up interventions to respond to an escalating food crisis. FAO warns that the risk of famine in 2017 is increasingly real; on account of the economic downturn and insecurity which continue to cripple food production and trade. The UN agency says at least 30 percent of the country’s population which is an estimated 3.7 million peo...
9m Nov 08, 2016
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Principals that guide a better life
Miraya Morning Motivation Speaker, Taurayi Sanders, provides insights into the A-Z of principles that guide a better, chaos free and fulfilling life. Listen and be inspired.
14m Nov 07, 2016
14m
Football for Peace Academy opens in Juba
The power of sport to tackle conflict and cohesion has become increasingly appreciated in light of the situation in South Sudan. According to the UN’s children’s agency - UNICEF, about 900,000 children have been internally displaced since the violence erupted on 15 December 2013. Bearing this in mind, Trust Link Sports club, has initiated a sports academy, a football based program designed to...
7m Nov 07, 2016
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9 Football fans killed in Juba shooting
At least 9 people are dead and 11others have been injured, after a lone gunman attacked football fans watching an English Premier League game at a bar in Gurei, Juba. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Daniel Justine, said several people have been arrested in connection with the incident. More in this Interview
3m Nov 07, 2016
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Motivation: Use words that Heal and Transform Lives
"Your words have the power to hurt, to heal, open minds, open hearts and change the world. Never forget the responsibility you have over the words you speak” ~ Steven Aitchison As a child, I hated when someone used harsh words to scold me, rebuke me and even to guide me, but listened carefully to the people around me and mastered every word they uttered. I was young and full of energy and eve...
14m Nov 06, 2016
14m
USAID calls on South Sudan's leaders to work for peace
[...] "What would be sustainable is if the government and all the leaders and all the fighters put down their arms and decide to create inclusive, functional institutions that gives opportunities for the people," - says Dave Harden, the Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance for #USAID. Dave Harden, recently visited #SouthSudan and had the opportunity to vi...
10m Nov 04, 2016
10m
Civil Society activist calls for speedy implementation of South Sudan peace agreement
A civil society activist, Lorna Merekaje, has called for the speedy implementation of the Agreement to resolve the conflict in South Sudan. “I think many of us feel that the peace agreement is not moving as it was intended, the pace is very slow, it is almost stalled,” said Lorna , a member of the Voluntary Civil Society Taskforce on the Implementation of the Peace Agreement 2015. Speaking to...
7m Nov 04, 2016
7m
Taskforce set up to implement recommendations of investigation into July fighting
The head of UN Peacekeeping, Hervé Ladsous, says a task force has been established to implement recommendations from an independent investigation into 3 - days of deadly fighting in Juba last July. On Thursday Hervé Ladsous, held a closed door meeting of the UN Security Council where he had briefed members on the report. He later spoke to reporters in New York who asked what impact the move b...
5m Nov 04, 2016
5m
The Panel: Ending impunity for crimes against Journalists in South Sudan
Today November 02nd, on the occasion to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Miraya Breakfast Show hosted an interractive panel discussion; Best practices to ensure safety and end impunity for crimes committed against Journalists in #SouthSudan. The three panelists were; Dr Awol Idris, #UNESCO education expert, Oliver Modi, Head of the the Union of Journal...
42m Nov 02, 2016
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WFP delivers food aid to about 9 - Thousand IDPs in Lainya
The United Nations World Food Program has begun carrying out the first delivery of humanitarian assistance to Internally Displaced persons in Lanya County. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast Show, George Fominyen, WFP communications officer said that with support from the logistics team and various actors in the area, food aid was delivered to Logwiri and Luka West of Lainya County. Fominyen says t...
7m Nov 01, 2016
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Church leaders to lobby World Religious Leaders for peace in South Sudan
Church leaders in South Sudan are on a campaign to draw the world’s religious leaders attention to the conflict in the country. Ecumenical group religious leaders led by Catholic Archbishop Paulino Lukudu Loro recently visited Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome and extended an invitation to the head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit South Sudan. Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul of the Episcopa...
9m Nov 01, 2016
9m
AU Peace and Security Council makes impassioned plea for dialogue and Peace
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union has made an impassioned plea asking every single South Sudanese to agree to peace and dialogue, so that the country can start “the road to recovery, a reconciled country and to a prosperous South Sudan.” That’s the key message a team from Peace and Security Council of the African Union made at the conclusion of a three day visit to South Suda...
3m Oct 31, 2016
3m
UNFPA World Population Report sheds light on 10 - Years - Old Girls
The United Nations Population Fund – UNFPA, warns that HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy and child labor are undermining girls’ health, rights and opportunities, as the agency launches the State of World Population 2016 in #SouthSudan. The report entitled "10: How our future depends on a girl at this decisive age, states that Practices that harm girls and violate their human rights--starting at age ...
6m Oct 31, 2016
6m
Ethiopia and South Sudan sign Cooperation agreements
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has today announced that his country will build two roads, to support South Sudan’s path to peace, improve investment and strengthen the business environment. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister and President Salva Kiir signed several bilateral agreements on the Protection and promotion of investment between the two countries. In a joint communique, Ethiop...
8m Oct 28, 2016
8m
Ethiopian PM arrives in Juba
A high delegation from the Federal Republic of Ethiopia arrives in Juba this Morning for a one day visit. The delegation led by Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, is expected to preside over a signing ceremony of the protocols on Peace, security and hold discussions on other bilateral issues. The spokesperson of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Mayeun Akol has confirmed t...
2m Oct 28, 2016
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Diplomats welcome release of 145 Child Soldiers in South Sudan
The release of 145 child soldiers is great news for the children and their families, but this too is great news for the nation where many boys and girls have been abducted and forcibly recruited as child soldiers. Little wonder therefore that top diplomats spared time to travel to Pibor on Wednesday to witness a milestone in the efforts to grant children dignity. Radio Miraya reporter, Henry...
10m Oct 27, 2016
10m
How to deal with Loniliness
“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly” —F. Scott Fitzgerald This is a story a 13-year-old girl in Juba shared with us; “After my mother and father were killed, I felt extremely alone in life. I saw tears streaming down my face as I stepped out and accepted the reality that the two people that meant t...
25m Oct 26, 2016
25m
Restoring the dignity of the women of South Sudan; A Conversation with Bineta Diop
An estimated 50,000 people have been killed since the conflict broke out in December 2013, according to the African Union. Majority of these are women, children and the vulnerable. More disturbing though is the persistent use of sexual violence against women and girls as a weapon of war. In Solidarity with the women of #SouthSudan, the AU launched a campaign to restore the dignity of the wome...
23m Oct 25, 2016
23m
University of Juba Vice Chancellor defends fees hike
The Vice chancellor of the University of Juba has defended the recent upward review in tuition fees, saying that it was due to rising inflation in the country. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast Show, Professor John Akech, said the upward review was due to the inability of the university to sustain the courses with the meager revenue generated. Find out why Prof Oketch thinks that the fees review s...
12m Oct 25, 2016
12m
How to Relate Well with Your Wife
The spiritual leader of the Tibetan people teaches that; “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” With the Christmas Festive Season around the corner, today’s motivational thought is not about gifts giving and how to celebrate, rather It’s about our relationship—with your wife, the mother of your children, your best friend and your best choice...
20m Oct 25, 2016
20m
UN DAY 2016: UNFPA highlights hopes and dreams for South Sudan
[...] "UNFPA hopes and dreams of a peaceful South Sudan, as a foundation for any meaningful provision of service and development in this country that leaves no one behind," - Dr Wilfred Ochan. UNFPA has pledged its commitment to support South Sudan in providing services to the women and girls and empower the youths. Dr Ochan spoke with Miraya Breakfast show
7m Oct 24, 2016
7m
South Sudan Olympian encourages nation to silence the guns
“The needs of the Youths in South Sudan will never be met unless the guns are silenced,” says Athlete and Olympian Kenyi Santino, who spoke at the UN day celebration in Juba South Sudan. Santino’s message is motivated by his own experience as a national athlete who despite representing the World’s youngest nation at the Olympics in Brazil, failed to win any medal because of the fighting in Sou...
1m Oct 24, 2016
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SRSG reiterates UN’s commitment to support South Sudan
The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has reiterated the United Nation’s commitment to support South Sudan through the challenging times ahead. Presiding over events to mark the United Nations day in Juba, the SRSG reminded Government and the citizens that the Peace agreement remains the most credible vehicle to revive the peace ...
1m Oct 24, 2016
1m
ICRC aid convoys arrive in Yei
An aid convoy has reached Yei town, bringing vital aid to the relief of Internally Displaced Persons suffering from the effects of a months-conflict and tension there. The International Committee of the Red Cross delivered the first relief aid on Thursday. To bring us to speed on this story is the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, is the Head of delegation, Jurg Eglin.
4m Oct 24, 2016
4m
UN Family in South Sudan celebrate UN day
Today is United Nations Day, a day put aside every year to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. With the ratification of UN Charter, the founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. In Juba, the UN Family will come together for celebrations a...
4m Oct 24, 2016
4m
Motivation: 5 Tips to help you understand your purpose in Life
Viktor Frankl, an Austrian existential psychologist, created a school of thought called logotherapy. According to this theory, man's dominant driving force in the world, is to find meaning in life. Today, Taurayi provides 5 essential questions that will help you define your purpose in life.
23m Oct 21, 2016
23m
IDPs in Wau Vote Leaders
Internally Displaced Persons living in the Protection of Civilians site located adjacent to the UNMISS base in Wau are casting their votes to elect their community leaders. The exercise is open to IDPs above the age of 18 years, and has been organized by the International Organization for Migration and other humanitarian actors to give the displaced persons a say in their leadership. Ten bloc...
4m Oct 20, 2016
4m
#MirayaMorningMotivation: Lessons from a Hen
A hen has traits of discipline, sacrifice, cooperation and generosity as it works hard to bring forth to life it's chicks. Radio Miraya Motivational speaker, Taurayi explains the story of a hen and what lessons you can draw from the lifestyle of a hen.
22m Oct 20, 2016
22m
UNMISS reminds parties to respect civillians nature of POC sites
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is reminding all parties to respect the civilian nature of the Protection of Civilian sites. UNMISS says it regrets recent claims that it is harboring criminals in the sites and says it regularly engages in search and seizure operations, designed to maintain the arms free civilian nature of the sites. The UN Mission is calling for the co-operation of ...
4m Oct 19, 2016
4m
#MirayaMorningMotivation: Discard Negativity and Adapt a Positive Mind
"Do not allow yourself to run into the shanty town of negativity, because negativity is a lifestyle you cant afford." This is the core message of today's motivation with our great Motivational speaker Taurayi Mpunganyi. Today's message inspires us to cut the cord of negativity and refuse to talk negative, because "negative minds never breed a winning strategy." More in today's message.
18m Oct 19, 2016
18m
Research launched to map online hatespeech in South Sudan
A team of researchers from the PeaceTech Lab Africa, created by the United States institute of Peace – USIP, are undertaking research into the impact of online hate speech and how social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube have been used to generate and incite hatred. The research stems from concerns that “countries with rapidly expanding Internet access, such as South Sudan, are also ex...
7m Oct 18, 2016
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