462: What’s hidden behind the walls of Juba Central prisons?
“They are too many, even a normal voice cannot call, you cannot hear without a microphone, without a loud speaker, so that is another challenge. There is no power and then the sewerage is something else. Because the population is so big that the trailers has to come and take the stool and the sewage at least three times in a trip. So one trip which costs 25 thousand to take the sew-age and you ...
4m Aug 30, 2018
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461: UNICEF scales up efforts to improve hygiene and sanitation in schools
The United Nations Children's Fund – UNICEF and partners are working to improve sanitary facilities in schools to safeguard children from risks associated with lack of access to clean water and toilets. This comes as the United Nations warned on Monday that millions of children are going to school without basic hygiene facilities, and the goal of universal access to basic water, sanitation and...
6m Aug 29, 2018
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460: Netherlands Implores Government and Opposition Parties to build trust and confidence
[...] “We cannot make the peace, we can only promise you that once you decide to make peace and show the international community that the guns have been silenced and that people can come back to their homes, there will be an outpouring of resources again to support you, but that confidence has to exist," says Netherlands Ambassador to South Sudan, Geert Geut. Speaking on the Nationwide Program...
41m Aug 28, 2018
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459: SPLM-IO and Opposition alliance refuse to sign latest peace deal
The main opposition party, led by Dr Riak Machar, and the South Sudan Opposition Alliance have refused to sign the latest draft peace deal with government on grounds that some of their demands have not been guaranteed. Sudan’s foreign Minister Al-Dirdiri Mohamed, told reporters in Khartoum Tuesday afternoon that the two parties are demanding guarantees over their reservations about the deal. ...
6m Aug 28, 2018
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458: UK Special Envoy tells Radio Miraya why Trust and Confidence is needed to bring Peace in South Sudan
The British special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan has been closely following the developments regarding the ongoing efforts to revitalise the agreement to resolve the conflict in South Sudan. Before coming to Juba, Ambassador Chris Trott, was in Khartoum to Catch up with the negotiations and to listen to the ideas about potential compromises. He also met with members of the civil society gro...
12m Aug 24, 2018
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457: Ambassador Seiji Okada discusses Japan - South Sudan Relations
Ambassador Seiji Okada is Japan’s Ambassador to South Sudan. Ambassador Okada has been serving as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of South Sudan since November 2017. Today  Ambassador Okada was hosted by Irene and Samuel to speak about the Japan – South Sudan relations, humanitarian support and insights into Japan's support for South Sudan's Peace process...
12m Aug 23, 2018
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456: Major Basketball tournament to inspire South Sudanese Youths in Kenya for Peace
A group of young south Sudanese Peace ambassadors under the umbrella group Junub for peace are this morning taking part in a basketball tournament to inspire unity among South Sudanese living in Kenya. The tournament will also be spiced up by a poetry slam highlighting messages of peace. The brain behind this initiative is Sebit Gordon. He spoke with Nelson on phone from Nairobi stressing tha...
5m Aug 23, 2018
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455: Government and Opposition delegates urged to engage in direct talks to build trust
Civil society delegates to the Peace talks in Khartoum have appealed for inter-party conversations between the government and opposition delegations at the High-level revitalization talks mediat-ed by the government of Sudan. Rajab Mohandis, a member of the civil society forum at the talks says talks between the parties should primarily focus on building trust and confidence. He said Trust an...
7m Aug 23, 2018
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454: Future of Confident Children out of Conflict Orphanage hangs in balance over tenancy disagreement
The future of about 80 orphans sheltered at the Confident Children out of Conflict Orphanage in Juba, hangs in the balance following a tenancy disagreement between the organisation and the church. The land on which the orphanage is located belongs to the Episcopal church of Sudan, but the absence of a legal tenancy agreement between the orphanage and the church has put the children under threa...
10m Aug 22, 2018
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453: Interview with CTSAMM Chief of Staff Bill Gallagher
It’s been a while since we last had a conversation about the ceasefire monitoring body - The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism CTSAMM. CTSAMM is an institute of the Agreement on the Resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) signed by the Government and SPLM/A-IO in August 2015. Joining the Miraya Breakfast Show this morning for a qui...
10m Aug 22, 2018
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452: Ambassador Geert Geut explains Netherlands $9.6M dollars support for South Sudan
The Netherlands has transferred 9.6 million US dollars to support the country’s most critical humanitarian needs. The money was channeled through the South Sudan humanitarian fund, managed by the UN Office for the coordination of Humanitarian affairs. To shed more light on the Netherlands support for South Sudan humanitarian needs is Geert Geut, the Netherlands Ambassador to South Sudan. Lis...
12m Aug 21, 2018
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451: Exclusive Interview with UN Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Prof, Nicholas Haysom
The United Nations Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Prof. Nicolas Haysom has cautioned that there is a real danger with implementation of the agreement if the remaining outstanding issues are not properly resolved. Professor Haysom also advised the political parties to get the agreement right by committing to implement it. He says donors want to see proper accountability for the funds i...
13m Aug 20, 2018
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450: Khartoum Peace Deal UPDATE: Parties Make progress, but hit deadlock on powers of First Vice President
Parties to the conflicts in South Sudan have made some progress in the ongoing negotiation in Khartoum, Speaking to Radio Miraya this evening from Khartoum,  the Chairperson of the People’s Liberal Party Peter Mayen said, the parties have agreed on the names of the five ministries to be created. He however says there was a deadlock on the powers of the First Vice President. He spoke with San...
11m Aug 17, 2018
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449: #SAADO initiates School Gardening project
Smile Again Africa Development Organization – SAADO, a local NGO is establishing school gardens in selected schools as part of measures taken to supplement the school feeding program in South Sudan. To tell us more about the school gardening initiative, I spoke with Akulo Suzanne and Francis Gicheru, from SAADO and in this interview with @IreneLasu begin by explaining the idea behind the schoo...
5m Aug 17, 2018
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448: JMEC advises Media to support Peace building in South Sudan
The media in South Sudan is being urged to play a critical role in promoting cohesion, brotherhood and good neighborliness. The call was made on Thursday at the opening of a two-day workshop for journalists organized by JMEC in collaboration with Journalists for Human Rights organization. Journalists were given an update about the Peace Process, progress on the implementation of the Agreement...
2m Aug 17, 2018
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441: Miraya Morning Motivation - How to embrace your self worth
Taurayi speaks about the importance of realizing your self worth and why it matters to shun being labelled useless. Listen here. Miraya Morning Motivation is produced by Machrine Birungi
14m Aug 17, 2018
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447: "South Sudan needs a change in mindset to restore peace," says University Don
The Director of National Transformation Leadership Institute at Juba University, Dr. Angelina Mattijo Bazugba, has cautioned that securing long-term peace in South Sudan, requires much more than agreements between political leaders. Dr Angelina has been in Bentiu training youths about transformational leader-ship. Speaking to radio Miraya, Dr Angelina said there is an urgent need for a change...
5m Aug 16, 2018
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446: Citizens raise alarm about extortion on the roads
Motorists in Juba are voicing concerns about the increasing corruption on the roads perpetuated by traffic police officers in the city. Radio Miraya understands that motorists are particularly concerned that traffic police are compromising road safety at the expense of extorting money from motorists. We spoke to one frustrated citizen to share his experience of his encounter with a traffic of...
8m Aug 16, 2018
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440: Miraya Morning Motivation - How to develop good thoughts - Pt 2
[Listen] … "Ideas have a short shelf life, so think things through and follow them through," - Taurayi Mpuganyi talks about how to train your brain generate and develop good thoughts. Taurayi gives you some tips, and tools that you can apply into your lifestyle to better manage your thoughts. Miraya Morning Motivation is produced by Machrine Birungi. Listen here.
12m Aug 16, 2018
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445: Indian Peacekeepers celebrate Independence Day with call for non-violence in South Sudan
Indian Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, are celebrating their country’s 72nd independence anniversary with an appeal to South Sudan to embrace the spirit of nonviolence and peaceful struggle. Indian Independence Day is a significant national holiday, which marks the seminal moment the nation became independent from the United Kingdom. Major Sandhya Cintury,...
6m Aug 15, 2018
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439: Miraya Morning Motivation - How to develop good thoughts - Pt 1
Taurayi Mpuganyi talks about how you can help your brain generate and develop good thoughts. In this edition of Miraya Morning Motivation, Taurayi gives you some tips, and tools that you can apply into your lifestyle to better manage your thoughts. Listen here.
13m Aug 15, 2018
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444: NRC Country Director explains why South Sudan topped list of most Dangerous Country for Aid Workers in 2017
South Sudan was the most dangerous country in which to deliver aid for the third year running, according to the annual Aid Worker Security Report compiled by independent research group Humanitarian Outcomes on Monday. This is the third consecutive year that South Sudan tops the global list. The Norwegian Refugee Council, one of the major humanitarian agencies operating in South Sudan, says th...
11m Aug 14, 2018
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443: Oil Spills spark fresh environmental concerns in Northern Liech state
An oil spill at two oil wells in Northern Liech state could put the citizens and domestic animals in danger. This warning comes from David Gai, Northern Liech state acting Information Minister. David Gai, says two oil spills were reported and said crude oil has been seen floating on water. Concerned about the environmental pollution, Gai advised the local population to avoid drinking the wate...
3m Aug 14, 2018
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438: Miraya Morning Motivation - Why good thoughts matter
[Listen] …‘Think, keep thinking and think only good thoughts’ Do you ever catch yourself being negative, fearful and worrisome? If you do, then this edition of Miraya Morning Motivation is for you. Taurayi Mpuganyi says good thoughts protect us as individuals and as a nation.
13m Aug 14, 2018
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442: Audition for new film kicks off in Juba
Auditions for a new short film titled; “Rescue Yar” have kicked off in Juba. The film is a production of War Youth, a South Sudan non-profit organization that seeks to address Youth Development, Diversity, and trauma Healing related issues. Bihor Riak, the film writer, and Chol Mareech, the film director  were hosted on Miraya Breakfast show to explain the inspiration the behind story line. ...
8m Aug 13, 2018
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437: Miraya Morning Motivation - Taurayi speaks about the beauty of being Good to achieve good
[LISTEN]... "Do things that will enhance your life's success..." For Miraya Morning Motivation, Taurayi Mpuganyi talks about the price of being good and why you should not allow sitiuations to bend your resolve to achieve success.
13m Aug 13, 2018
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436: KidsXpress - Kids Talk about Breastfeeding
A key highlight in the Month of August is the Breastfeeding week. Kids ask questions all the time, and this helps us understand how their minds work. In observance of the Breastfeeding week, Denis Ogen, KidsXpress presenter hosted the students of Mentor primary school for an engagement on what they understand about breastfeeding. Listen here.
58m Aug 11, 2018
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434: Book Launch & signing to celebrate the work of Rtd. ArchBishop Deng
Retired Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul, has published a new book based on his story: “From the Kraal to the Cathedral”. Hundreds of people are expected to have a glimpse of the publication at a book launch on Saturday morning, in Juba., South Sudan Retired archbishop Daniel Deng Bul is expected to preside over the ceremony and autograph books. Earlier, I spoke with Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul to ...
5m Aug 10, 2018
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433: Continued detention of Peter Ajak sparks outrage from UK Parliament
Exactly 13 days today since he was arrested and detained, more voices are joining the demand for the immediate release of Political activist, Peter Ajak. Peter Ajak,  was arrested on July 28th on his way to Aweil and has since been in detention without any charges, attracting regional and international attention. On Thursday, Human rights watch, Jehanne Henry, associate Africa director at Hum...
5m Aug 10, 2018
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435: Providing Youth “Safe civic and public Spaces” is critical, says Mamun Azad, UN Habitat, Country Programme Manager
This Sunday August 12th marks the United Nations International youth day. The day observed annually aims to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. Ahead of the day, the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, says the hopes of the world rest on young people. "Peace, economic dynamism, social justice, and tolerance today and tomorrow, will dep...
5m Aug 10, 2018
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432: Exclusive Interview with Japan Ambassador to South Sudan, Seiji Okada
A team of engineers from Japan has arrived in the country to prepare for the resumption of the construction of the Nile River bridge. Japan’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Seiji Okada, says the engineers are here to assess the bridge and evaluate the possibility of resuming construction works as soon as possible. Construction of the bridge was grounded to a halt more than two years ago, followin...
7m Aug 10, 2018
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431: Discussions on Implementation Matrix continues in Khartoum
Discussions on the implementation matrix and a detailed timetable to implement the revitalized peace agreement.continues this weekend in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum. The implementation matrix is critical for the effective implementation of the revitalized agreement on the outstanding issues which was signed on Sunday. Peter Mayen, head of delegation of the opposition political parties, says a t...
6m Aug 10, 2018
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430: Report – More Children released from armed ranks in Yambio – What next?
More than 100 children were released by two armed groups in South Sudan on Tuesday, bringing the total number released this year to more than nine hundred. This was the fourth release ceremony in 2018 and with one release in Pibor and the two previous events, in the town of Yambio, south of the country. Francis Felix Katie Reports
5m Aug 09, 2018
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429: Delays in Humanitarian access puts hundreds of children at risk of malnutrition
A lack of access to food, soaring prices and delayed humanitarian access has left the children of Ba-gari county at risk of malnutrition. The Relief and Rehabilitation commission in Wau, has received testimonies from communities trapped without food, who detailed some deaths and families in Bagari county desperate struggle to feed their children. Michael Geba-tin Okello, the Director of the R...
4m Aug 09, 2018
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428: UNMISS supports Music Legend Emmanuel Kembe release song on Human Rights
South Sudan’s renown musician, Emmanuel Kembe, with support from the UN mission in South Sudan - UNMISS is this Wednesday launching a new song titled; “Stand up for Someone’s rights.” The song is in support of the UN mission’s mandate to monitor and investigate human rights abus-es. The Special Representative of the Secretary General, David Shearer, is appearing on the show not just as a gues...
12m Aug 07, 2018
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427: UNMISS and Partners Score significant strides in efforts to release Children from armed ranks in South Sudan
The release of 128 children in Yambio today brings to almost nine hundred,  the number of children released from armed ranks through a UN-backed negotiation. Alfred Orono Orono, the Chief of the Child Protection section in the UN Mission describes today’s release of children from armed ranks as a significant milestone achieved through partnerships between the United Nations, the government and...
5m Aug 07, 2018
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426: Two Armed groups in Yambio to release 128 children from armed ranks today.
Armed groups in Yambio are today releasing one hundred and twenty eight children. The 90 boys and 38 girls are being released by two armed groups – the South Sudan National Liberation Army and the SPLA – IO. The release of the children from armed ranks will be witnessed by the United Nations Children’s agency – UNICEF, a team from the Child protection unit of UNMISS and other partners. UNICEF...
6m Aug 07, 2018
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408: UNV Spotlights Wadia Mamania, Staff Welfare Officer
Throughout her professional career spanning over 10-years, Wadia Mamania, has focused on catering for the needs of vulnerable populations, such as juvenile delinquents, foster children, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and many more conduct discipline related issues. "It has always been a fulfilling desire to identify areas of concerns and assist clients in developing coping mechan...
41m Jul 27, 2018
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425: Torit to Introduce Land Registry to avert land disputes
Torit Municipal council plans to open a land registry, as part of the measures being taken to avert land related disputes. Dominic Safari, the Deputy Mayor of Land in Torit, spoke with James Okello and explained how important it is for communities to register their land.
3m Jul 27, 2018
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424: Liberian Journalist shares view of her country at 171
July 26 is the independence day of Liberia, Africa oldest republic, and in Juba South Sudan, the excitement could be seen in the faces of Liberians “Whose quest for Liberty not only took them to Liberia, but also flew them to South Sudan where they are serving as peace keepers. One of these proud Liberian civilian peacekeeper is Martina Brooks and she was joined by Nel-son Lwak on the Beat pro...
10m Jul 26, 2018
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423: South Sudan Civil Society appeals for people focused budget
Civil society organizations have joined hands to advocate for a people-centered budget that serves the needs of ordinary South Sudanese. Civil society activists argue that the current budget before parliament has fallen short of addressing the critical needs of the ordinary citizens. Lorna Merekaje, Secretary-General of South Sudan Democratic Engagement Monitoring and Observation program said...
16m Jul 26, 2018
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422: Construction Skills acquired from UNMISS Peacekeepers construct new dreams for Youths in Bor
A twelve (12) -week hands-on course on building and construction delivered by Korean peace-keepers serving with the UN Mission In South Sudan has given a sense of hope to the youths in Bor. The students are preparing to graduate in August after acquiring skills in brick laying, concrete making, hollow-tile, concrete-block, and construction. Some students Radio Miraya spoke with said they hope...
6m Jul 26, 2018
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421: South Sudan opposition snubs Khartoum agreement on Governance
The South Sudan Opposition Alliances, a coalition of nine opposition groups say they will not take part in signing any agreement that does not address the roots causes of the conflict in the country. Speaking to radio Miraya this afternoon, Kwaje Lasu, Spokesperson of the Alliance said the the alliance is not ready to initialing any document that does not resolve the core issues of the conflic...
6m Jul 26, 2018
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420: South Sudan rivals sign power-sharing deal
Government and the main opposition group have initialled a power-sharing deal at talks in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. The initialling ceremony in Khartoum last evening was attended by Opposition leader and former Vice-President Riek Machar, who according to the latest deal has been reinstated to resume his role. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show this morning, Peter Mayen, head of delegati...
6m Jul 26, 2018
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419: A youth Perspective on how to deal with grievances in South Sudan
Staying with disturbing story about Maban and the way the youths decided to resolve their grievances through violence. This is at the heart of an expanded discussion this morning. What is the best way to resolve grievances? is violence ever justified? Joining us on the show to discuss the impact of this attack was Jacob Bul, Naome Aluel, and Michael Wani all youth activists here in South Suda...
18m Jul 25, 2018
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418: One soldier killed, four injured in an ambush in Amadi state
One soldier was killed and four others injured in an ambush by armed men in Amadi state. Speaking to Radio Miraya, Amadi state Minister of Information, John Obote said the deceased soldier was part of a government convoy travelling from Mundri to Doro Boma in Karikere County. He says the incident happened on Monday this week
4m Jul 25, 2018
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417: Norway injects $18.6m to scale up FAO emergency response in South Sudan
The Norwegian Ambassador in Juba, Lars Andersen and the FAO Country Representative, Serge Tissot, last week visited farmers in Gurei who have been supported under the efforts of fighting hunger. The two met groups of farmers to look at their progress, including those who were supported with vouchers and were trained to produce food on their own and sell the surplus. Philip Wani was on that tr...
6m Jul 25, 2018
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416: Yambio Female Mayor, vows to transform the Municipality
A major reshuffle in Gbudue State government has seen a woman appointed as new Mayor of Yambio municipality. Gbudue state Governor, Daniel Badagbu, appointed Reverend Judith Reuben Nangbondo as the new mayor of Yambio. The New Mayor was sworn into office on Tuesday and our reporter Felix Francis Katie, caught up with her for a short conversation on her priorities.
4m Jul 25, 2018
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415: “Lack of education is the reason we are destroying ourselves,” South Sudan Artist
Emmy Raj is an emerging artist who at just 21 years old has produced a power vocal dripping with soul and emotion about the need for education in South Sudan. Emmy Raj’s first single, “Education is key stressing that “Lack of education is the reason why we are losing direction” is for you. His lustrous voice backed by an energetic music inspired track is sure to be a major song for those advoc...
4m Jul 25, 2018
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414: ICRC convoys arrive in Tombura with much needed aid relief
A convoy of 18 - trucks belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross, finally entered Tombura state on Monday, two weeks after they were intercepted by armed men about 40kms from Mundri town. Mathew Aime, Tombura state Minister of Information says the displaced persons started receiving the the relief items, but said authorities are concerned about ongoing insecurity in the state....
5m Jul 25, 2018
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