'We are going to need austerity, SPLA needs to be drastically reduced'
With the return and swearing in of 1st Vice President Riek Machar, peace is on the horizon in South Sudan. This is not the end but rather the beginning of the journey to peace. So, what next for South Sudan? Canada’s ambassador to South Sudan Nicholas Coghlan spoke to Radio Miraya’s Sebit William about reforms the interim government will need to consider in governance, the economy and security.
13m Apr 28, 2016
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"I will co-operate with the President, the Vice President and the TGoNU"
Vice President Riek Machar says he is ready to work with President Salva Kiir and the TGoNU to move the country forward. Machar made the commitment shortly after being sworn in at the President's office shortly after returning to Juba on Tuesday. We bring you Machar's remarks after taking his oath.
8m Apr 27, 2016
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"Our strength lies in our unity"
President Salva Kiir sounded strong words of unity and reconciliation at the swearing in ceremony of Vice President Riek Machar. The swearing in took place at the President's office - J1 in Juba shortly after Machar's return to Juba on Tuesday. "I call upon our politicians and all the citizens of South Sudan to put their differences and personal interests aside for the sake of our hard won and...
9m Apr 27, 2016
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Machar returns home
Riek Machar arrived in Juba this afternoon. The Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in the opposition, touched down aboard a UN flight at 3:40pm. He took his oath as 1st Vice President of South Sudan shortly after. Machar was sworn in by Chief justice Chan Reec Madut in a ceremony witnessed by President Salva Kiir at the President’s office in Juba. Here is his statement.
6m Apr 26, 2016
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Machar's arrival: Gov't says 'not to blame for delay,' as US pulls funding
The arrival of 1st Vice President designate Riek Machar was delayed yet again. This was after the US government said it would no longer pay for the flights chartered to fly him to Juba, after 3 failed attempts to get the SPLM-IO chairman to the national capital. The United States has blamed the South Sudan government for the latest hold-up in efforts, saying the government denied landing permi...
2m Apr 25, 2016
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Machar's arrival delayed yet again as US withdraws support to facilitate his travel
The arrival of first Vice President-designate Riek Machar has been delayed again, after the U.S. government withdrew support to facilitate his travel. Machar was due to fly in today after the government cleared two chartered planes with 195 accompanying forces, along with 20 RPG rocket launchers and 20 PKM machine guns. The US government however released a statement on Sunday saying they were...
1m Apr 25, 2016
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Government agrees to 20 PRGs and 20 PKMs for SPLM-IO
The Government of South Sudan has accepted the demand by the peace partners to allow the leader of the SPLM IO return to Juba with the requested number of weapons. This was revealed after the meeting the Council of Ministers today afternoon. Minister of Information and Broadcasting Michael Makuei Lueth.
2m Apr 22, 2016
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‘Multiply small actions' to save Mother Earth
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is calling for more conscious decisions to protect the environment. The call comes on World Earth Day today, a day set aside to recognize the importance of environmental protection. The theme for this year’s celebrations is ‘Trees for the Earth.’ Arshad Khan, the Country Program Manager of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP says small...
1m Apr 22, 2016
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Government: Machar wanted to enter Juba with more forces
The government is calling on the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in the opposition (SPLM-IO) to respect and abide by the transitional security arrangements as stipulated in the peace agreement. said the government received information that Machar was planning on coming with additional forces and ammunition. “Today the 19 April 2016 the government was informed that he wanted to come with an...
4m Apr 20, 2016
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Government: Machar wanted to enter Juba with more forces
The government is calling on the SPLM-IO to respect and abide by the transitional security arrangements as stipulated in the peace agreement. Addressing a press conference following the aborted return of Riek Machar today, government spokesperson Michael Makuei said the government had received information that Machar was planning on arriving with more forces and heavy weaponry. “Today the 19 A...
4m Apr 19, 2016
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"Tolerance and forgiveness for peace and unity"
The government says the arrival of SPLM-IO Deputy Chairperson Ladu Gore demonstrates the government’s commitment to peace. Secretary General of the government reception committee Akol Paul Kordit welcomed Gore at Juba airport on Tuesday. In an emotive statement laced with peace and hope, Akol urged tolerance and forgiveness.
4m Apr 13, 2016
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"Peace can not be Reversed" - Ladu Gore
The Deputy Chairman of the SPLM- IO says the people of South Sudan should unite to find solutions to the obstacles of peace. Alfred Lado Gore arrived from Nairobi Tuesday afternoon aboard a chartered flight, accompanied by a delegation of IO officials.
3m Apr 13, 2016
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Spotlight Bhasker on why volunteers must be close to the people
Spotlight host, Keolebogile Lebogang Maruapula, speaks with Bhasker Kafle , one of the more than 500 volunteers serving to support peace and development in South Sudan.Bhasker from Nepal volunteers with United Nations Development Program - UNDP as a peace and security specialist in South Sudan. He tells us what inspires him to make a difference, shares his favorite tracks and says; “as a volunt...
46m Apr 08, 2016
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Mine awareness day message: “Mine action is Humanitarian action”
Today 4 April marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. This day aims to raise awareness about landmines and the progress toward their eradication, and is a day that reminds us of the devastating effects of landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW).#SouthSudan, a country where 3.2 million people are malnourished and the threat of mines and UXOs are...
8m Apr 04, 2016
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Marie Loves the small differences volunteering can make in people’s lives
Marie Bracquemont, talks about how volunteering at the Media Relations & Spokesperson Unit of the Public Information Office - UN mission in #SouthSudan has helped her share her media monitoring skills with the national staff. “This is one way of empowering colleagues with skills in Media monitoring” says Marie. She talks about passion for Africa and how volunteering has helped her to bridge th...
48m Apr 01, 2016
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UNMISS opens temporary bases, steps up patrols in Malakal
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has opened a temporary operating base in Malakal town. UNMISS spokesperson Ariane Quentier says some 5,000 people have left the protection of civilians’ site and are now in Makalal town. Quentier said the operating base will help instil a sense of safety and security and enable humanitarian actors to deliver supplies to the populations. A temporary base...
3m Mar 31, 2016
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US Special envoy speaks on econmic reforms and peace prospects in South Sudan n
Ambassador Donald booth joins us today to discuss the economic side of things: what is happening to #SouthSudan economy, what the country needs to do to improve the economic situation, and what reforms will need to be implemented under the peace agreement. He spoke with Radio Miraya's Gabriel Shaddar
26m Mar 25, 2016
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UK Ambassador on efforts to support Peace agreement in South Sudan
UK Ambassador to South Sudan, Tim Morris, sits with Miraya Breakfast Show Host, Sebit William to explain what steps are being taken, to support the implementation of the Peace agreement to resolve the conflict in #SouthSudan. Listen to the full interview
34m Mar 19, 2016
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The Spotlight Show on Radio Miraya
We're getting excited about Lebo's Spotlight show this Friday, because she meets face to face with Olympio Atipoe, a #volunteer serving as a Revenue specialist with the #undp in #SouthSudan. Olympio believes that volunteerism is a selfless commitment to help others and he proves that through the Journey he has undertaken from Ghana in West Africa to South Sudan. " It is important for you to go ...
48m Mar 18, 2016
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Kimberly Bays Shares some tips for succesful volunteering in #Southsudan
Kimberly Bays talks with @MrsMapSocialyt about volunteering and also shares some survival skills she has adopted, plus some music to get the weekend started! "You have to be resilient, self sufficient, seek out answes to questions you have, be respectful, don't get yourself into trouble, and above all self awareness.These are the biggest survival skills i have learnt." says Kimberly Bays Kimb...
54m Mar 11, 2016
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Spotlight Program sheds light on Volunteers in South Sudan
UN Volunteer Jalle J, Speaks about his journey to volunteerism, the joys of volunteerism, his memorable and cherished moments as a volunteer in #southsudan plus his favorite tracks on The spotlight, a new program that follows the stories of volunteers serving in South Sudan. Tune in every Friday 02:10pm and Saturdays 08pm. Keolebogile Lebogang Maruapula, UNV Communications & Advocacy Officer i...
48m Mar 04, 2016
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UNMISS Update on Malakal
A new security plan has been adopted at the UN Protection of Civilian (PoC) site in Malakal, Upper Nile. The plan is a result of consultations between the Peace and Security Council of the IDPs sheltering at the PoC site and UNMISS. It follows armed violence that took place on 17 and 18 February in the UN PoC site. UNMISS spokesperson Ariane Quentier has an update the missions interventions i...
3m Mar 02, 2016
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Statement by UN Chief Ban Ki Moon upon conclusion of visit to Juba
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his call on the international community to do much more to resolve the conflicts in Burundi, DRC and South Sudan. “What i have seen underscores the need for the international community to do much more to prevent and end conflict, uphold international norms and accountability, reduce displacement, and invest to enhance resilience and l...
7m Feb 25, 2016
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Barnaba tells Press what UN Chief discussed with President Kiir in Juba
The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon has met with the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir in Juba. The two discussed a wide range of issues, including the humanitarian situation, the stalled peace process, the recent attack on a protection of Civilian site in Malakal. The meeting was held behind closed doors. Foreign Affairs Minister briefs Journalists about the issues discussed...
3m Feb 25, 2016
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South Sudan faces stiff challenges in dealing with maternal mortality
South Sudan faces stiff challenges in dealing with maternal mortality. South Sudan is said to have one of the highest maternal mortality rate, estimated at 2054 per 100,000 live births, that’s according to the United Nations. One of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. Dr. Suzi Franc...
11m Feb 22, 2016
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SPLA/M -io Accuse Government forces of blocking Humanitarean access to Mundri
The SPLA/M in the opposition says humanitarian access in parts of Mundri West County, in Western Equatoria has been severely hampered by a security operation by the army. Henry Odwar, chairperson of the Energy and Mining unit in the opposition says up to 67 children were killed in the operation in Garia village. Addressing Journalists in Juba, Odwar said government forces advanced towards Gar...
2m Feb 18, 2016
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UNMISS Weekly Press Briefing - 17 February 2016
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) held its weekly press briefing today. UNMISS spokesperson Ariane Quentier presented a statement from the mission, urging SPLM-IO chairperson Riek Machar to return to Juba to form the Transitional Government of National Government. Ms. Quentier also spoke on protection of civilians and occupation of schools by armed forces. UNICEF Education M...
16m Feb 17, 2016
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WHO implores South Sudan to rise up to the SDG challenge
The World Health Organization is optimistic that South Sudan could rise up to the challenge of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. South Sudan is one of the countries that failed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, and Dr Abdulmumini Osman, a representative from the World Health Organization says the country has several health issues that must be addressed as a priority. Dr Us...
10m Feb 15, 2016
10m
World Radio Day Exclusive Interview with Ariane Quentier, UNMISS Spokesperson
World radio Day celebrates radio as a powerful medium of communication. The day is designed to improve international cooperation between broadcasters, encourage major networks and community radios alike, promote access to information, and freedom of expression. The theme for World Radio Day this year is; Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster. To find out more about what role radio can play...
5m Feb 12, 2016
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US Ambassador speaks on South Sudan's NGO bill
The US Ambassador to South Sudan he language in the bill could affect the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need. The legislation was passed by Parliament last week and sent to President Salva Kiir for endorsement. Ambassador Molly Spoke with Radio Miraya's Breakfast Show host Sebit William and begun by highlighting the critical concerns about the NGO bill. Listen to the interview
7m Feb 09, 2016
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Parties to peace agreement remain divided over 28 states
The debate about the implementation of the peace agreement continues to center on the disagreement on the creation of the 28 states. On Monday the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development which brokered the peace agreement urged the parties to the agreement to go ahead with the formation of the government of national unity despite remarks about the 28 states. The IGAD communique rather cal...
4m Feb 02, 2016
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EXCLUSIVE: Riek Machar talks to Radio Miraya
Opposition leader Riek Machar says the creation of the 28 states still remains a major sticking point in the implementation of the peace agreement. The SPLM-IO leader was in Uganda yesterday to discuss the peace process with Uganda President Yoweri Museveni. During the meeting he asked the Uganda leader to use his influence to persuade President Kiir to drop the 28 states. Speaking exclusive...
11m Jan 27, 2016
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UNMISS Civil Affairs section partners in conflict managament and mitigation
The Civil Affairs section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is as key partner in conflict management and mitigation. In the first of what will be weekly UNMISS press briefings, the Chief of the Civil Affairs section in the UN Mission, Ali Hassan, outlined the work they are involved in. He made some revealing remarks. “In mid-2015 the number of people killed in revenge atta...
13m Jan 27, 2016
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Machar and Museveni discuss peace process
Dr. Riek Machar, leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in the opposition (SPLM-IO) has met with Uganda President Yoweri Museveni to discuss the implementation of the South Sudan peace agreement. The closed-door discussions took place Monday evening in Masindi, a town 200 km west of the Ugandan capital Kampala. James Gadet, spokesperson of the SPLM-IO says Machar asked President Mus...
4m Jan 26, 2016
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Ghanaian MP - "The basis for Peace is trust"
A Ghanaian legislator is stressing the importance of trust in any peace building effort. Mr. Fritz Baffour is the Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma south constituency in Southern Ghana. He is also the chairman of the select committee for defence and interior in the Ghanaian Parliament. Commenting on the South Sudan peace process, Bafour said the basis for peace is trust. Bafour was in S...
9m Jan 25, 2016
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UNDP Rep - "An effective TGoNU is critical to signal that private businesses can operate in South Sudan"
South Sudan’s economy has been hit by several shocks, including conflict, falling oil income and inconsistent economic policies. Balazs Horvath is the South Sudan Country Representative in South Sudan. Balazs says 'an effective TGoNU is critical to signal that private biz can operate in South Sudan’ More in the following interview with Balazs Horvath.
9m Jan 18, 2016
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Pastor donates fruits to improve livelihoods in Bentiu
An evangelist from the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Aweil has donated 500 guava seedlings to the people of Unity. James Abdel Gadir Abdalla who has a nursery of more than one thousand fruit trees says the people of Unity should plant the trees for sale and for local consumption. Radio Miraya's Correspondent in Aweil, Achirin Achirin visited the nursery and asked James Abdel Gadir Abdalla t...
4m Jan 15, 2016
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UNMISS Political Affairs Department update on Peace Process
A section of SPLM-IO representatives held a meeting with community leaders from the UN Mission Protection of Civilians site in Juba on Wednesday. The lead negotiator and head of the opposition delegation Taban Deng Gai, led the team to explain to the IDPs the progress in the peace process. UNMISS as key partners to the peace process hosted the meeting at the UN Mission offices along Yei road....
4m Jan 15, 2016
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"At least 8 killed in Lobonok clashes "
There have been reports of clashes in Lobonok Payam in Central Equatoria over the last week. At least 8people were killed in attacks between cattle herders and local communities. Local authorities from Bor and Juba met earlier this week and resolved that the pastoralists should leave. My colleague Sani Martin asked Hon. John Lado Tombe an MP representing Lobonok area to shed more light on th...
5m Jan 15, 2016
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UNMISS hosts I-O delegation meeting with IDP representatives
A section of SPLM-IO representatives held a meeting with community leaders from the UN Mission Protection of Civilians site in Juba. The lead negotiator and head of the opposition delegation Taban Deng Gai, led the team of more than 12 to explain to the IDPs the progress in the peace process. UNMISS as key partners to the peace process hosted the meeting at the UN Mission offices along Juba-Y...
1m Jan 14, 2016
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UNICEF launches $25 Million appeal for South Sudan
U.N. children's agency, UNICEF has launched an appeal of 25million US dollars for 2016. The money will be used to get out of school children back to learning environments. UNICEF said in a statement that 51 per cent of children between ages 6 and 15 are not in school, which is the highest number of out-of-school children in global conflict zones. UNICEF Representative in South Sudan, Jonatha...
5m Jan 13, 2016
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HIV/AIDS Commission incorporates HIV issues into humanitarian response
The South Sudan HIV/AIDS commission is working with partners to incorporate HIV issues into humanitarian response. Commission chairperson, Dr. Esterina Novello says UN refugee agency UNHCR has planned activities on HIV prevention and treatment to help reach the displaced populations. Novello says the commission is working to reduce new HIV infection by 50% by the year 2017. More in this inte...
7m Jan 11, 2016
7m
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with JMEC Chairperson
The Chairperson of the IGAD Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission for South Sudan, Festus Mogae, has stressed the need for a speedy implementation of the peace agreement. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Mogae said the upcoming meetings of JMEC will look into the latest political developments in the country. He also remarked that the implementation of the security ar...
8m Jan 09, 2016
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“I am sincerely sorry and as a Christian, I have reconciled with myself “
President Salva Kiir opened the 1st extraordinary SPLM party convention in Juba on Friday. The 3 day convention which ends Saturday is being attended by up to 700 delegates and invited guests. The main agenda is to review the party constitution and manifesto. In his opening remarks, President Kiir started off with an apology to the people of South Sudan for the conflict. He also touched on ...
23m Jan 08, 2016
23m
Exclusive interview with Taban Deng Gai – Opposition chief negotiator
Taban Deng Gai, is the chief negotiator for #Southsudan's SPLM/A in opposition and he returned recently to Juba, to take part in the robust efforts designed to implement the peace agreement to resolve the conflict in South Sudan. Taban Deng Gai was interviewed by Miraya Breakfast show host Sani Martin on Radio Miraya. He stressed the need for peace in #SouthSudan saying; “The war has come to ...
6m Jan 07, 2016
6m
Head of UNMISS Gender Section speaks out on plans for 2016
The important linkages between gender issues and the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to support the implementation of the peace agreement are being emphasized as the New Year begins. Kasumi Nishigaya, head of the Gender section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, spoke about the priorities of the gender section with Miraya breakfast show, host David Lukan.
8m Jan 01, 2016
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Bishop Daniel Deng Bul warns against tribalism in #SouthSudan
South Sudanese should practice tolerance and live according to the principle of unity in diversity instead of 'glorifying tribalism, to avoid a repeat of the ugly events of the past, the Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan and South Sudan has cautioned. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast Show, Bishop Daniel Deng Bul warned against tribalism and ethnic divisions, which he said could seriously thr...
8m Dec 31, 2015
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South Sudan, fatal place for journalists to work, says report
South Sudan has been ranked on the list of the top 5 ‘most fatal places for journalists to work, according to a report released by the Committee for the Protection of Journalists – CPJ. The ranking is linked to the incident early this year when five journalists traveling with a county official were ambushed and killed by unidentified gunmen in Western Bahr al Ghazal state. The killings of the...
10m Dec 30, 2015
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Second batch of IO delegation arrive in Juba tomorrow Thursday
The second batch of the South Sudan’s SPLM/SPLA in opposition arrive in Juba, tomorrow Thursday. Aly Verje, Spokesperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission – JMEC Secretariat says the second delegation is comprised of 77 delegates. JMEC spokesperson spoke with Miraya Breakfast Show host David Lukan.
7m Dec 30, 2015
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Bentui POC site registers the lowest crime rates in the country
The protection of civilian’s site in Bentui has registered the lowest crime rate in the country, despite the high number of displaced persons living in the site. The UN State coordinator in Unity state, Marry Cummins told the breakfast show that the low crime rate is attributed to the UN Police community policing strategy. And as the country prepares to usher in the New Year, Unity state coor...
6m Dec 28, 2015
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