2224: UN Special Coordinator visiting South Sudan - Christian Saunders
The UN Special Coordinator on improving the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse, Christian Saunders says the organization is training community leaders, women, and youth on prevention of sexual and reporting procedures. During his stay in the country, Saunders is to meet with several governments, UN officials, and travel to Malakal, the Upper Nile State.
22m Mar 22, 2023
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2223: Violence Attack on 100 WFP trucks - WFP Country Director
The Humanitarian Community in SouthSudan has condemned the attack on a convoy of more than 100 World Food Program trucks transporting food and other humanitarian assistance in Uror last Friday. This recurring act of violence disrupting the delivery of life-saving assistance.
4m Mar 21, 2023
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2222: Rumbek Demolition of houses - Town Mayor Peter Maliap Chieny
Local authorities in Rumbek Town have started a demolition exercise to break down structures located on land belonging to Rumbek National Secondary School. The mayor of Rumbek town, Peter Maliap Chieny, says those affected were given eviction notices last year, but have not responded to the directive to leave the land.
8m Mar 21, 2023
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2221: UNMAS Interview about Wau Incident / Fran O’Grady & Zehrudin Sukanovic
Two kids are still receiving treatment in a hospital in Wau after eleven people lost their lives in a tragic accident in Jebel-Mille area of Jur river County in Western Bahr El Ghazal state.
15m Mar 21, 2023
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2220: Peace and Reconciliation Forum
A weeklong forum, supported by UNMISS Civil Affairs Section in Bentiu and organised to discuss how to end the cycle of revenge killing in Guit County of Unity State, have called for reconciliation and peaceful solutions for community issues. Over fifteen people have been killed in the recent revenge killing related incidents bringing great concerns to the community of Guit and Unity State at la...
6m Mar 20, 2023
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2219: Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign - Immunization Manager George Legge
The Ministry of Health, with the support of UNICEF, WHO and other partners, started a nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. The vaccination campaign started on 14th of March and will continue to the 20th, targeting around 1.3 million people across the country.
6m Mar 20, 2023
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2218: CTDSS calls for more sensitization on the negative effects of climate.
The Conflict Transformation for Development of South Sudan CTDSS has called for more sensitization and action on the negative effects of climate. CTDSS representative Robert Ruai says ordinary South Sudanese will be heavily affected if nothing is done about climate change. He said South Sudan has enough fertile land capable of making the country a food basket for the East African region. He ex...
6m Mar 20, 2023
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2217: The Roundtable: Youth in political parties and their role in the implementation of the peace agreement.
1hr 51m Mar 18, 2023
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2216: Tragic UXO incident around Jebel Mella - UNMISS spokesperson Linda Tom
A tragic accident in which eleven children lost their lives in Western Bahr el-Ghazal was reported through the UNMISS hotline. On the other hand this week the United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan until the 15th of March 2024. UNMISS spokesperson Linda Tom talked to Miraya about these subjects.
12m Mar 17, 2023
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2215: Feature news story - Life condition in TiapTiap Payam of Cueiebet County
The health crisis in Tiap Tiap Payam of Cueibet County is deteriorating. So far, malaria has killed thirty-five children and twelve have died during childbirth due to a lack of proper health facility. Healthcare facilities and passable roads to evacuate the patients to Cueibet county. Tiap-Tiap Payam has one Primary Health Care Unit and nine primary schools operating under the trees with eight ...
6m Mar 16, 2023
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2214: South Sudan Representative Akuei Bona Malwal
The United Nations Security Council have decided to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one year. South Sudan’s representative Akuei Bona Malwal, expressed that the protection of civilians is very important, and the humanitarian needs of the people must be met. He emphasized that the efforts must be made towards establishing a sustainable peace, ensuring economi...
7m Mar 16, 2023
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2213: Rwandan police officers received peacekeepers’ medals /Police Commissioner Christine Fossen
Rwandan police officers serving as part of UNMISS in Malakal, Upper Nile State have received peacekeepers’ medals for their dedication to peace in South Sudan. Our  talked to UNMISS Police Commissioner Christine Fossen who attended the medal parade and met with police officers on behalf of the SRSG.
5m Mar 16, 2023
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2212: Action plan for conflict related sexual violence/ Sulafa Hassan and Emmanuelle Primo
This week, “Kalam Niswan” episode discussed the action plan of conflict related sexual violence, and we hosted two members from the “Joint Implementation Committee” which was formed to put the plan into action.  Learn more about this work plan by listening to full episode with our guests the Co-chair of the Committee, Sulafa Hassan, and Member of the Committee, Emmanuelle Primo.
44m Mar 15, 2023
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2211: SSNPS’ Action Plan to address Conflict Related Sexual Violence - UNMISS senior women’s protection advisor
An event is taking place in the capital Juba aimed at discussing the implementation of the SSNPS’ Action Plan to address Conflict Related Sexual Violence.
10m Mar 15, 2023
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2210: UNOPS and EU investing into the country’s infrastructure and road network
The European Union in South Sudan continues to assist the government and people by investing into the country’s infrastructure and road network. More about these important projects in this interview with the EU’s Head of Cooperation Gabriel Leonte and William Muchira of UNOPS.
9m Mar 15, 2023
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2209: Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng, urged the line institutions to work together for the success of the health platform
A health multi sectoral coordination mechanism is entering its second day today in the capital Juba. Launched by the government in collaboration with partners, the three-day platform seeks to integrate, unifying approach that aim to strike a balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
4m Mar 14, 2023
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2208: "The outcome is regional matters and particularly encouraging the implementation of peace agreements in South Sudan" Deng Dau Deng
The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited South Sudan on 13th of March 2023. During his one day visit to Juba he held talks with President Salva Kiir and the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar on the status of the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Addressing the press after the meeting, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deng Dau Deng said ...
34s Mar 14, 2023
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2207: "The partners reiterate their full support for the efforts of all stakeholders" UNMISS Spokesperson Linda Tom
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have welcomed the meeting between the President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on the 10th of March, to discuss the status of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the...
50s Mar 13, 2023
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2206: "Women earned the 35%" Elizabeth Aguil
This week's Roundtable discusses the significance of Internatioanl Women's Day and women's empowerment in the education sector in South Sudan. Listen to the discussion between Yach Garang and guests; Elizabeth Aguil Tong from University of Juba and Future African Leaders Award Winner, Anyier Malual Leek Vice Studio Guild President at Star University, Rita Denay Tongun from Catholic University o...
59m Mar 11, 2023
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2205: "Attempts to see the detained SSBC journalists have been in vain" - Patrick Oyet
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan says the prolonged detention of SSBC   journalists without trials is a human rights concern. Chairperson of the Union of Journalists, Oyet Patrick says some of them were detained for over a month without appearing in court. South Sudan's constitution states that anybody arrested must appear the court within 24 hours. He says the Union’s attempts to see th...
10m Mar 09, 2023
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2204: Can technological innovation close existing gender gaps?
This year Women’s International Day theme for South Sudan was “promoting gender equality through innovative technology for a better South Sudan”. In this episode of Nationwide our guests Huda Michael Laila and Eva Yayi shed light on the ACTIONS that have or would increase participation in technological innovation, and how that can help closing the gender gap.
45m Mar 09, 2023
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2203: "We need South Sudan to be a peaceful and stable neighbour" - Ambassador Markos Tekle
Every year on the 2nd of March, people of Ethiopia remember the Adwa Victory.  Ethiopian Ambassador in South Sudan, Deputy Head of Mission H.E Amb. Dr. Markos Tekle tells us more about the holiday and discusses Ethiopian and South Sudan relations.
13m Mar 09, 2023
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2202: UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan calls for an end to impunity in the country.
The latest report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has outlined impunity as the major driver of human rights and humanitarian crises in the county. The Commission presented the report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva stating widespread attacks against civilians, systematic sexual violence against women and girls, the ongoing presence of children in fighting forces and...
6m Mar 08, 2023
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2201: Women living with disability demand recognition from fellow women.
Today’s Kalam Niswan episode was different, led and presented by three women with disabilities: Diana Joseph, Zakia Musa, and Savia Juan. They discussed the challenges and difficulties they’re facing in society. They also talked about their opportunities in access to technologies. You can listen to the full episode here. حلقة اليوم من كلام نسوان كانت مختلفة، حيث أدارتها ثلاث نساء قياديات من شب...
43m Mar 08, 2023
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2200: The UN Special Envoy for South Sudan says 2023 is a “make or break” year for the country.
The Special Representative to the Secretary General SRSG Nicholas Haysom has describe 2023 as a crucial year for South Sudan. In his address to the UN Security Council in New York, Mr. Haysom said it is possible for South Sudan to keep its commitment to hold elections in December 2024 but only if there is a political will. The SRSG stressed that the leaders of South Sudan are facing a stark c...
11m Mar 08, 2023
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2199: South Sudan: Methodology for the compilation of the Human Rights report, flawed.
The latest report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has outlined impunity as a major driver of human rights and humanitarian crises in the county. The Commission presented the report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, stating widespread attacks against civilians, systematic sexual violence against women and girls, the ongoing presence of children in fighting forces and ...
5m Mar 08, 2023
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2198: RJMEC calls for women’s participation in the peace process.
South Sudan joins the world today in celebrating women’s day marked annually on 08 March. Women have been urged to fully participate in the peace process for South Sudan. This interview with Chairperson of Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission Gen. Charles Tai Gituai and Humanitarian Advisor Esther Kyewalabye, is shedding the light on the role and place of women in the revit...
20m Mar 08, 2023
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2197: Humanitarian situation in South Sudan worsening" Tareq Talahma
Tareq Talahma, Acting Director of Operations and Advocacy Division in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situations in the Sudan and South Sudan.
8m Mar 07, 2023
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2197: "Current political developments causing panic' - Edmund Yakani
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization Edmund Yakani says the President's decision to reshuffle the cabinet is causing panic among the public as it reminds many of the events preceding the conflict of 2016.
14m Mar 07, 2023
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2197: '2023 Make-or-break year for South Sudan'- UNMISS Chief Nicholas Haysom
UNMISS Chief Nicholas Haysom says neither the stakeholders of the peace agreement nor the international community are of a mind to contemplate further extensions of the interim transitional period in South Sudan. Haysom was addressing the United Nations Security council in New York last night. He shared progress and reflections on the implementation of the Mission’s mandated objectives.
11m Mar 07, 2023
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2196: 'Communal violence is a reflection of conflict within the country's elite' - Prof Nyaba
On Nationwide discussion hour, Gabriel Joseph Shadar speaks to a veteran in South Sudan's liberation movement, an intellectual, a writer, an activist and a former politician. Professor Peter Adwok Nyaba. Prof Nyaba was the minister of higher education in the Sudan during the CPA period, and he was also the Minister of Higher Education Science and Technology in South Sudan.  He is also a writer...
46m Mar 07, 2023
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2195: South Sudan Basketball Bright stars begin preparations for the FIBA World Cup.
The first African country to qualify for the FIBA World Cup on first attempt, South Sudan Basketball Bright stars, have kicked off preparations for the tournament barely a week after their qualification. The team came back from Cairo on Tuesday this week after winning all three games against Senegal, the DR Congo and the host – Egypt. This morning, Miraya Breakfast featured two South Sudan Br...
20m Mar 02, 2023
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2194: Involving young women in peace building efforts.
A local women’s organization is equipping young women with knowledge on peace-building. Women Relief Aid is currently engaging young women in the Equatorias to strengthen participation of the women in local and national peace efforts. This morning on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Lucy Kiden featured the Project Manager Auma Concy Louis and one of the participants Aate Mariam Michael Soroba. Take ...
15m Mar 02, 2023
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2193: Central Equatoria Livestock Show
The Livestock keepers in Central Equatoria State recently presented their cows, sheep, and goats at a livestock show meant to promote commercialization of livestock. The animals which were categorized according to their age and sex, were evaluated by Judges who were trained by FAO and the US Civil Affairs Veterinarians. The adjudicators came up with the top three winners in each category who ...
6m Mar 01, 2023
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2192: African Day of School Feeding
The World Food Programme WFP together with partners which include the government of South Sudan have made great strides in feeding children in schools across the country. This Morning, Miraya Breakfast Show featured WFP Country Director Mary-Ellen McGroarty who explained what her organization is doing to commemorate the African Day of School Feeding. Take a listen.
11m Mar 01, 2023
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2191: Focus on key tasks of the agreement – RJMEC
The chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Charles Tai Gituai, has urged the parties to the revitalized peace agreement to focus on the critical tasks during the extended transition period. Parties to the agreement gave themselves another 24-months to implement the pending tasks on the peace deal through a roadmap that entered into force on the 9th of Febr...
45m Feb 28, 2023
45m
2190: The Round Table: End of the Transitional Period and the Start of the Extended Period (Roadmap)
1hr 55m Feb 25, 2023
1hr 55m
2189: FAO Livestock show begins in Terekeka
15m Feb 23, 2023
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2188: "There's a lot still to be done in the roadmap" - R-JMEC
The roadmap which extended the transitional period by 24 months will officially come into effect today and is expected to run till the 23rd of February 2025.  Addressing a briefing in Juba this yesterday, chairperson of the high-level committee, Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro said the roadmap is a guide to general elections which will be held by December 2024. Abraham Kuol Nyuon As...
30m Feb 22, 2023
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2187: Government to Clear ID & Passport Document Printing Debt
The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration has reached an agreement with a German-based company to continue the printing of passports and nationality documents as the government works on clearing its pending arrears. The government owes Muehlbauer ID Solutions Ltd. up to 1.7millon US dollars for its services. Lt Colonel David Oromo Jobo Jobo explained the next ste...
13m Feb 22, 2023
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2186: Peacemakers 21 February 2023
Fierce fighting has reportedly broken out between communities from Rumbek North in Lakes state and Tonj East County of Warrap State.  UNMISSS Civil Affairs officer Benjamin Youl says civil affairs will be heading to the affected areas to try and quell growing tensions there. Listen to the full conversation on Peacemakers with Gabriel Shadar.
33m Feb 22, 2023
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2185: "We don't want our languages to die" - Deng Nhial Chioh
February 21, is International Mother Language Day, first proclaimed in 1952 as "Language Movement Day" by Dhaka University students in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) who were protesting suppression of their Bengali language. Police and military forces opened fire, killing many young people in attendance.  At least 43% of the estimated 7000 languages spoken in the world are endangered (http...
12m Feb 21, 2023
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2184: Mine Action Authority together with partners to clear more land for Agriculture
The Mine Action Commission together with partners have stressed the need to continue clearing more agriculture land to increase food production. UN Mine action notes that 40% of grounds cleared of unexploded ordinance in the country are being used for cultivation. The country representative of food and agriculture organization – FAO Meshack Malo says landmines pose a high risk to farmers. He sa...
21m Feb 17, 2023
21m
2183: Nationwide Discussion on water tanker strike in Juba
For the last three days water supply trucks have been on strike over what they described as high charges by city council. But after a lengthy discussion between the water tank suppliers and the city council they called off their strike this afternoon. The decision follows an emergence meeting between the truck drivers and the inspector general of police this morning who assured them the issue ...
45m Feb 17, 2023
45m
2182: Over 2000 SME's trained in business skills across the country - Rifat Islam
The Third Annual Public Exhibition for local businesses aimed at providing an opportunity for young people to learn about the available income generating activities, is currently taking place in Juba. This event hopes to increase the number of young people contributing to larger product value chains. The Director General of Fairs and Exhibitions at the Ministry of Trade and Industry Dr Christin...
18m Feb 16, 2023
18m
2181: Ratify the Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child - Elizabeth Aguil
Child Activist Elizabeth Aguil has called on the government of South Sudan to ratify the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The government adopted the charter in 2015 but is yet to ratify it. The Charter is a regional human rights instrument addressing issues of particular interest and importance to children in Africa. Aguil says she along with partners will launch a campai...
15m Feb 16, 2023
15m
2180: Nationwide: Livestock Show and Wrestling for peace
The Food and Agriculture organization FAO and the state government of central Equatoria will next week organize a three-day Livestock Show and Wrestling for peace in Terekeka county. The Livestock shows is intended to promote commercialization of the sector by awarding prizes to the best productive qualities of livestock. It will also encourage learning of new ways to improve animal production...
46m Feb 15, 2023
46m
2179: Reduce size of RTGoNU – Economist
A South Sudanese economist is calling on the parties to the peace Agreement to consider reducing the size of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity. Sunday Manyang says a lean government would reduce operational costs and free up resources for other priorities.
48m Feb 15, 2023
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2178: Nationwide Discussion on World Radio Day, 13 February 2023
31m Feb 14, 2023
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2177: You don't have to like each other as South Sudanese, but you have to love South Suda more - Peace Activist
A Noble Peace Laureate has challenged South Sudan Women leaders to focus on peace building and empowering grassroot women instead of wealth. Liberian Peace Activist Leyman Gbowee, who won the 2011 Noble Peace Prize alongside former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is attending the Women’s International Conference on Transformational Leadership in Juba. Gbowee says women do not need to wait for d...
20m Feb 14, 2023
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