Kids Express: A conversation with South Sudan Children about Human Trafficking
Children are often naive and often fall easily prey to human traffickers. Ahead of the World day against Trafficking in persons, observed each year on July 30th, Engole Morrison of Hold the Child, a child advocacy organisation had a chat with the pupils of St Thomas Primary and Secondary school about trafficking. The children share great insights and we also here a story of one of the childre...
59m Jul 28, 2017
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SPLM groups sign reconciliation agreement
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement - SPLM factions have signed the Entebbe Declaration to operationalize the Arusha Agreement on the reunification of the SPLM. The declaration was signed on Thursday at State House Entebbe under the auspices of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. Irene Lasu reports
2m Jul 28, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Wrap with Spokesperson Daniel Dickinson
The UNMISS Weekly Wrap, with Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the UN Mission in South Sudan, analyses the Mission's activities in #SouthSudan including: Internally displaced people seeking sanctuary in Rimenze are grateful to UN peacekeepers for their willingness to stay with them overnight after suffering what they describe as “hell on earth”…what is this about?. In addition, unusual storie...
10m Jul 28, 2017
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UNMISS Patrols enter Wonduruba for the first time in two Years
An integrated patrol unit of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - #UNMISS has been able to enter Wonduruba County of Jubek State, for the first time in two years. Along with civilians, military liaison officers, and ceasefire monitors, the patrol led by the Civil Affairs Division of the UN Mission, reached Wonduruba early this week and stayed in the town for three days interacting with ...
4m Jul 27, 2017
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South Sudan’s crude oil production drops by 70% as NILEPET takes steps to avert fuel shortages
South Sudan’s crude oil production has dropped from 400,000 barrels per day to just 130 thousand barrels per day, as the Nile Petroleum corporation struggles to avail sufficient fuel to the country. South Sudan has suffered the biggest fuel shortage in recent months as a glut over the last week saw prices plunge to almost 10 dollars per liter of fuel on the black market. NilePet Managing Dire...
41m Jul 27, 2017
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South Sudan Police cautions citizens to guard against Human Trafficking
The Immigration Police Is cautioning South Sudan’s young men and women to guard against human trafficking, which is reportedly an emerging vice in the country. The advice comes ahead of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons celebrated every year on July 30th. Speaking to a group of children on Radio Miraya’s Kids Express program, Captain Mading MABOL, of the police Immigrations unit, s...
5m Jul 27, 2017
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Civil society calls for urgent appeal to IDPs stranded on an island in Terekeka
Close to 30 – thousand people displaced from Gemeza by the intercommunal violence in Terekeka almost three months ago, are stuck on an island without shelter, food, medicine and other basic needs. The displaced persons estimated to be from 5000 households are reportedly stuck on an island located between Gemeza and Terekeka. Edmund Yakani, the executive Director CEPO civil society group, desc...
6m Jul 26, 2017
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New song highlights plight of South Sudanese Refugees in camps
Two young South Sudanese have released a new song, to draw attention to the plight of refugees sheltered in camps across the region. The Song titled “Ana Fi Camp” aims to shift focus from refugees usually portrayed in numbers and figures to refocus on the daily struggles of each individual citizen who has fled the conflict in the country. Yaak John, going by his stage name Tony Gway 4 and Cha...
14m Jul 26, 2017
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High Cost of Living Drives Consumers into a fix
The rising cost of living, driven by the weak economy and fluctuating currency, has taken a heavy toll on many South Sudanese in different ways. Many people in South Sudan’s capital city Juba, are trying to cope with the economic downturn by re-adjusting their spending in order of priority. Radio Miraya went to Juba town to sample people’s opinions on the situation. Listen here
4m Jul 26, 2017
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South Sudanese Young Leaders calls for peaceful resolution to challenges facing the country
South Sudan’s young population is called to take up the mantle and become effective peace builders in the country.The call has been made by the South Sudanese Young Leadership Forum, a forum of young South Sudan leaders, currently on a mission to ensure South Sudanese youth play a more active role in the country’s peace process. The South Sudanese Young leaders forum have launched a campaign o...
29m Jul 25, 2017
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Ugandans in South Sudan's Bor Town Decry Police Harrasment and Abuse
The Ugandan community in #SouthSudan's Bor town, have expressed rage at the abuse and harassment meted on them by the uniformed police men in Bor Town’s Manga-teen. The chairperson of the Ugandan community in Bor, Emmanuel Serunjogi, says he has registered more than 10 cases of abuse and harassment targeting members of the Ugandan community. Serunjogi says the matter has been brought to the a...
5m Jul 25, 2017
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Director of Free Press Unlimited makes direct appeal to President Kiir on Blocked Website
[...] “Dear Mr President and all the government of South Sudan, we are not fighting with you, we don’t contest you, we are just doing our job as independent journalists, and so we inform about all sides of matters that are relevant there is no such thing as hostile information.” The director of Free Press Unlimited, Leon Willems, was reacting to a decision taken by government to block the Dutc...
5m Jul 25, 2017
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IGAD Council of Ministers calls for concerted efforts to restore Peace in South Sudan
A meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development –IGAD, has officially opened in Juba, with a renewed call on all parties to the conflict, to support the revitalization process. The IGAD Council of Ministers is here to deliberate the peace process in South Sudan and the planned High Level Revitalization Forum, as well as the 2017 IGAD Secretariat Budget.O...
7m Jul 24, 2017
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Authorities in South Sudan's Gbudwe state issue Security alert
Authorities in Gbudwe state of Western Equatoria have issued a new security alert, warning the population there, about the rising wave of insecurity in Yambio County. The warning comes after two people were killed in two separate attacks within a period of one week. A woman was attacked and killed and her body dumped and locked up in a house, while in another incident, a Policeman guarding on...
2m Jul 24, 2017
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IGAD ministers to revitalize South Sudan peace process
The Council of Ministers of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development –IGAD, convene in Juba today, to discuss the revitalization of the Peace agreement and other IGAD related businesses. South Sudan foreign affairs minister Deng Alor, received the delegation led by Workneh Gebeyehu, who is also Ethiopia’s Foreign affairs Minister. Ethiopia’s Ambassador to south Sudan, Fesseha Shawel Ge...
2m Jul 24, 2017
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South Sudan parties continue to put violence before peace, says Ambassador Matthew Rycroft
"Make no mistake, this is a crisis of human creation; a crisis that South Sudan’s leaders have had six years to prevent," a statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in Security Council meeting on the situation in #Sudan and #SouthSudan He said that "Until we see the government’s actions match their words, this Council has no choice but to take...
4m Jul 21, 2017
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USA Warns: "South Sudan Leaders Risk losing U.S Support"
The United States has warned that leaders in #SouthSudan risk losing U.S. support, if they do not participate in a high-level forum on the revitalization of the Peace agreement and stick to deadlines for a cease-fire and political process to end their civil war. U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Michele Sison said the Revitalization Forum being organized by the regional group #IGAD...
7m Jul 21, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Wrap with Spokesperson Daniel Dickinson
The UNMISS Wrap, Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the UN Mission in South Sudan, analyses the Mission's activities in #SouthSudan including: A compassionate intervention by peacekeepers to treat civilians injured in armed attack in Jonglei, UNMISS overnight stay with internally displaced persons in Rimemze and the mission’s significant contribution to juvenile justice in Wau. Daniel Dickinso...
10m Jul 21, 2017
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South Sudan Motorists turn to black market, as fuel crisis worsens
As the fuel crisis bites, motorists are resorting to the black market. Lwak Nelson reports.
2m Jul 20, 2017
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Torit Road Ambush Leaves 2 policemen dead
Two police officers are dead, after an ambush near Idolu Bridge in Torit County East.The incident on Tuesday evening occurred as the police officers and three other civilians travelled to Lobira in Kidepo Valley County, to rescue a pick-up truck belonging to a businessman in Torit. The truck reportedly broke down, prompting the businessperson asked for escort services to rescue the truck. The r...
1m Jul 20, 2017
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UNMISS hands over Female Juvenile holding Centre to Wau
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS has today handed over a female Juvenile holding Centre, to the government authorities in Wau. The Female Juvenile holding Centre, the first of its kind in the country, was constructed using funds from the mission’s Quick Impact projects – QUIPS. Henry Lokuri reports
4m Jul 19, 2017
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MSF brings malaria treatment closer to the people
The international medical humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders or Médecins Sans Frontières - MSF has launched a medical intervention to respond to the unprecedented malaria epidemic in Agok and others areas including Abyei. MSF Head of Mission Raphael VEICHT told Miraya Breakfast show that MSF has started its intervention to bring treatment closer to patients in areas with little...
5m Jul 19, 2017
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Fall armyworms wreak havoc on Farms in Lobonok
Farmers in South Sudan's Lobonok county, are calling for urgent action to halt the spread of a pest that is destroying maize crops and spreading rapidly across the farms in #SouthSudan The fall armyworm poses a major threat to food security and agricultural production, said a manager of the local” Yapa farm enterprise” in Lobonok. William Modi told Radio Miraya Reporter, Philip Wani, that thr...
4m Jul 19, 2017
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58 killed by Hunger in Yeri Village of South Sudan's Amadi state
The Bishop of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan says 58 people have died of hunger as the situation in Yeri deteriorates farther. Many people have reportedly fled the villages in Yeri because of the worsening food situation. Bishop John Abraham Nyari, spoke with Francis Felix Katie and begun by describing the situation of the hungry people in Yeri. Listen here
3m Jul 19, 2017
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Jalle Payam attack: UN condemns the attack as New details emerge
More details have emerged about the attack on Kolmerek village of Jalle Payam in Jonglei state, in which suspected armed cattle raiders went in rampage killing people, torching huts and abducting children. The UNMISS head of field office – Deborah Schein has the latest updates;
6m Jul 18, 2017
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Hunger Drives residents out of Yeri village in Amadi
The latest wave of displaced persons in Mundri say food shortages Yeri forced them to risk everything to find better options. Hundreds of people arrived in Mundri on Friday, hungry and tired and visibly traumatized. Radio Miraya understands that People are desperate for basic food items like sorghum, maize and millet. The Speaker of Amadi State Legislative assembly, Margaret Fozia Emmanuel, ...
5m Jul 17, 2017
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Dozens killed, scores injured, 7000 head of cattle raided in attack on Jalle Payam
More than 30 people have been confirmed dead and scores injured in an attack on a cattle camp in Jalle Payam of Jonglei state. Radio Miraya correspondent, says the attack on Jalle Payam occurred on Saturday, resulting into deaths, injuries, destruction of homes and raiding of cattle. The correspondent says up to 31 people, including four women, four children and 9-suspected cattle raiders wer...
6m Jul 17, 2017
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Kids Express: South Sudan kids talk about the importance of skills on World Youth Skills day
July 15 is World Youth Skills Day, and the United Nations Radio in South Sudan - Radio Miraya is observing the day with a special discussion with the students of promised Land Secondary school in Juba on the topic: "What skills are needed to support youth employment in South Sudan?" These students agree that training and skills development is critical to achieving the 2030 Agenda. Listen to t...
1hr 1m Jul 15, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Roundup with Daniel Dickinson
The United Nations is exploring the option of re-establishing a peacekeeping base in the conflict-ridden region of Yei. This is in response to a plea by Political leaders, religious and community groups urging the UN to provide protection for civilians who are unable to travel beyond the town itself because of ambushes and ongoing violence. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General ...
9m Jul 14, 2017
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JMEC chairperson Festus Mogae addresses the 18th Plenary meeting in Juba
The Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Festus Mogae, has called upon the Transitional Government of National Unity to seize the opportunity of the IGAD Revitalization Forum to restore peace in South Sudan and the full implementation of the Peace Agreement. Festus Mogae made the call while opening the July JMEC Plenary meeting, in Juba. Listen to the full statement
20m Jul 13, 2017
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SRSG calls for withdrawal of SPLA and Opposition forces from Torit Orphanage
On Wednesday, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, David Shearer, addressed a press conference in Juba stressing that It is crucial that humanitarian agencies are able to access the most vulnerable people. David Shearer also expressed concern at the current situation in Torit, where government and opposition forces have taken up battle positions on either side of an orphanage j...
18m Jul 12, 2017
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Peace Partners meet to discuss revitalisation of Peace Agreement
A plenary meeting for partners in the peace process opens in Juba today. The meeting convened by the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission – JMEC will discuss latest developments regarding South Sudan’s political process and the implementation of the peace agreement. Richard Bailey, JMEC communications officer told Miraya Breakfast show that at todays meeting the peace partners will discus...
5m Jul 12, 2017
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President Salva Kiir delivers state of the Nation Address on 6th Independence Anniversary
South Sudan President Salva Kiir delivered Sunday his state of the nation address to mark the nation’s 6th Independence anniversary. Speaking to the press in Juba the president addressed several issues including security, the economy and the humanitarian situation. Listen to the full state of the Nation address
22m Jul 09, 2017
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Kids Express: Kids say Patriotism is an Ingredient for Peace and Stability
"Patriotism is a key ingredient to Peace, stability and Nation building in #SouthSudan," according to the children of Promised Land Secondary school in Juba. Ahead of the sixth Independence anniversary, the Students turned up at Radio Miraya to share their thoughts on what independence means. Listen to the lively discussion moderated by Morrison of Hold the Child organisation in South Sudan.
1hr Jul 08, 2017
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NILEPET advises NGOs to import their own fuel
NGOs are being encouraged to import their own fuel to lessen pressure on existing stocks. The guidance comes from the Nile Petroleum Company – NILEPET, as Juba faces limited supply and extreme shortages of fuel. Yiey Pouch is the NILEPET Director for corporate affairs and public relations #SouthSudan. He spoke to Sebit William about this guidance and more on the fuel situation.
5m Jul 07, 2017
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#SouthSudan SRSG Independence Day Message
"It is my profound hope and wish for #SouthSudan that it will be able to move through this crisis." On the occasion of South Sudan's 6th independence anniversary on 09th July, the Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - Mr David Shearer has a message of peace and hope for the people of South Sudan. Listen in.
2m Jul 07, 2017
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Ministry of Agriculture to set up National Food stores
The #SouthSudan Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to set up national food stores to serve as back up in times of shortages. The stores or silos will be stocked with grain bought from farmers and external markets. The Undersecretary for food security in the ministry of agriculture John Kanisio says the stores will be set up once funding has been secured in the new fiscal year. More ...
3m Jul 06, 2017
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World Food Program scales up distributions in previously famine-affected areas
The World Food Program (WFP) has completed a cycle of distribution in areas previously affected by famine in Southern Unity. Food was delivered to benefit up to 52,000 people including 11,000 children under the age of five in Dablual, Mayendit, Thaker and Rubkuay all in Mayendit county of Unity State. The UN declared South Sudan free of famine last month, but warned that 45,000 people in form...
4m Jul 05, 2017
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‘Strange Disease’ at Juba prison is linked to malnutrition, says prison spokesperson
Reports of a strange disease affecting prisoners at Juba Central Prison have prompted the Ministry of Health to dispatch a medical team to take samples from the inmates. Prison authorities say the patients suffer paralysis in the lower limbs with swollen legs, faces and stomachs. There are also reports of diarrhea, respiratory infection and high blood pressure. The International Committee of...
5m Jul 05, 2017
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#SouthSudan recalls seven Ambassadors in 'routine transfer exercise'
The ministry of foreign affairs is recalling seven of its ambassadors to Juba. The directive affects heads of diplomatic missions in Sudan, Eritrea, Egypt, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Germany and India, in what the foreign ministry says is a ‘routine transfer exercise.’ Spokesperson in the Foreign Affairs ministry, Ambassador Mawien Makol Arik dismisses suggestions that the embassies will be ...
4m Jul 04, 2017
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Jonglei authorities say calls for dismissal of Equatorians from NGOs are ‘anti peace’ #SouthSudan
The Acting Governor of Jonglei says the state government is working to ensure the safety of all people. The assurances from Agot Alier Leek, who is also the deputy governor, follow the circulation of a letter purportedly from a group of youth from Bor demanding the removal of aid workers originally from Equatoria holding positions in non-governmental organisations. The letter gives a 72-hour ...
5m Jul 03, 2017
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Riak Machar’s rejection to meet with dialogue committee ‘is not a set back’ #SouthSudan
A delegation from the national dialogue steering committee that traveled to South Africa to meet with Riak Machar has returned to Juba without meeting with the opposition leader. The team led by co-chairman Angelo Beda, had gone to consult with Machar on the National dialogue process. Alfred Taban, spokesperson of the national dialogue steering committee says the opposition leader responded i...
2m Jul 03, 2017
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#SouthSudan government advises aid workers against 'insecure' areas
The government ‘is not restricting access’ to humanitarian organizations, presidential spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny has said. This comes after the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), an umbrella organization for local and international Non-Governmental Organizations operating in Uganda reported repeated restrictions by government security agents, especi...
4m Jun 30, 2017
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#SouthSudan must adopt ‘smart agricultural practices’ to mitigate climate change effects
Often considered a Western phenomenon, climate change is at our doorsteps and already having a negative impact on our lifestyle and practices. Prolonged rainy seasons and extremely hot dry seasons are only some of the effects being felt. The Deputy Minister of finance says the country must adapt its agricultural to changes brought on by climate change to build food secure and resilient commun...
5m Jun 30, 2017
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School feeding program boosts perfomance in Juba schools
Up to 2,000 children in Juba are benefiting from a school feeding programme implemented by Malteser International, a non-governmental organization focused on emergency relief. The organization’s #SouthSudan country coordinator, Dipankar Datta says they are currently implementing the program in three schools in the Lologo residential area, with plans to expand to Wau - targeting children at the...
6m Jun 30, 2017
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Belgium implores UNMISS to push for accountability in South Sudan
The government of Belgium say the cycle of impunity in South Sudan should not be allowed to thrive. The Belgian Ambassador to Uganda and South-Sudan, Hugo VERBIST, told Radio Miraya on Wednesday that the UN mission in South Sudan could play a critical role in curtailing impunity by reporting human rights abuses to pave way for proper accountability. In this interview, Ambassador Hugo tells Ir...
5m Jun 29, 2017
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National dialogue teams heads to South Africa for consultation with opposition leaders
A delegation leaves for South Africa in the next two days to consult with SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar on the national dialogue. The team is one of 15 sub-committees formed by the dialogue steering committee to consult broadly for an inclusive dialogue process. A separate team will also be leaving for Khartoum and Ethiopia to meet with Lam Akol and other opposition leaders. Alfred Taban, spoke...
5m Jun 29, 2017
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Sanitary Towels attracting South Sudan girls into School
Crown the Woman, a local Non Government Organisation in South Sudan is is attracting girls back to school with an initiative aimed at helping girls cope with the changes in their bodies. The organisation supplies the towels in selected schools in Juba and provides menstrual hygiene education to the girls. Naome Aluel, Finance administrator at Crown the woman and Riya Williams, Director Crown ...
11m Jun 27, 2017
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The Amazing Women making ideas happen in South Sudan
Crown the Woman, a local organisation in South Sudan, is profiling South Sudanese women who have made a contribution to the country, with an aim of presenting them as role models for young South Sudanese girls. Some of the women who have been honored include Rebecca Nyadeng, civil society activist Lorna Marekeje, women’s activist Paleki Mathews. The Director of Crown the Woman organisation, R...
8m Jun 27, 2017
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Arua overwhelmed by South Sudanese Refugees, says LC 5 chairman
The Local Council chairperson of Arua district in Northern Uganda says the refugee influx into his district, has put a big strain on the host communities and their resources. "Arua alone has a population of 790 -thousand, but now we have an additional of two hundred and eighty thousand refugees," Sam Wadri Nyakua elaborated. "They go our health centers which were originally planned for the na...
3m Jun 23, 2017
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