Central Bank Deputy Governor explains new regulations on large cash transactions
The 1st Deputy Governor of the Bank of South Sudan says new directives issued by the Central Bank on large cash transactions are not meant to restrict businesses and personal transactions. Speaking exclusively on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Dier Tong Ngor said withdrawals, deposits and foreign exchange transactions should continue through the new procedures. The new regulations require forms to ...
21m Mar 23, 2017
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Outgoing UN Peacekeeping Chief says Regional Protection Force expected soon
The outgoing Under Secretary-General of the United Nations for Peacekeeping Operations has concluded a visit to South Sudan stressing the need for a political solution to the crisis. Addressing a press conference in Juba, Hervé Ladsous underscored the need for unfettered humanitarian access and an immediate cessation of all hostilities. Mr. Ladsous, accompanied by Under-Secretary-General desig...
5m Mar 22, 2017
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UNMISS Protection Teams provide support for Students in PoC sites
[...] Sometimes at night, students displaced by war are seen seated under the street lights in the Protection of Civillians sites reading their books and revising...there can be no better proof to the world that South Sudanese students want to learn even in the unfortunate time of conflict that they find themselves in." - Charles Okwir, the Media & Communications Focal Point of the UNMISS Relie...
9m Mar 22, 2017
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Spike in malnutrition cases at Al-Sabbah children’s hospital in Juba
The number of malnutrition cases under treatment at the Al-Sabbah children’s hospital in Juba has more than doubled over the past three months. Lui Alex, a nutritionist at the hospital says the number of children admitted has gone up from 82 from the period of October to December to 182 from January to March. He says the majority of the patients are cases of Marasmus, Kwashiorkor and Edema - ...
5m Mar 22, 2017
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World Poetry Day: One Young Rising South Sudanese Poet to Listen to
UNESCO celebrates World Poetry Day on March 21st each year as a day to celebrate the power of words expressed through Rhyme, rhythm, syntax and diction. In #SouthSudan, young men and women are tapping into the new power of spoken word to express the sights and sound of what defines the country now. Ayeul Maluk, is one of the young rising voices using poetry to define what it means to be a Sou...
6m Mar 22, 2017
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UNMISS Peacekeepers Praised For Plane Crash Rescue
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, has praised efforts made by peacekeepers involved in a rescue operation following the crash-landing of a commercial plane at Wau airport in the north-west of the country. Daniel Dickinson is the spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS.
1m Mar 21, 2017
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Government urged to silence the guns on International Day of Happiness
[...] "In South Sudan i think, tolerance, mutual understanding and Peace will make everyone extremely happy today and what a better way to mark the International Day of happiness by silencing the guns." says Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.Countries around the world celebrate the International Day of Happiness today to encourage governments to conside...
4m Mar 20, 2017
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UN Human Rights Expert: National Dialogue must be led by a neutral body
The chairperson of the UN human rights commission for South Sudan, Yasmina Sooka, says the proposed National Dialogue must be led by a “Neutral body” as a key step to building trust.This call is made as the commission released its report expressing growing concern about a break down in the IGAD mediated peace process, that has resulted into gross Human Right violations.Yasmina Sooka, spoke with...
5m Mar 17, 2017
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UNFPA: Famine threatens maternal health in South Sudan
Severe hunger due to famine could increase risks during pregnancy and childbirthIn a country that struggles with one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates,” says UNFPA Country Representative Esperance Fundira. In an exclusive interview with Miraya Breakfast show, Dr James Wanyama, UNFPA Humanitarian coordinator confirmed that famine increases the risks of premature or low-birth-weigh...
6m Mar 17, 2017
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Liberal Party leader demands tax exemptions on food items
The leader of the People’s Liberal Party is demanding tax exemptions on all food items. Peter Mayen says traders bringing in food should be excused from paying taxes to reduce market costs and address shortages. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast show, Mayen said costs are being driven up by a combination of factors including the insecurity, a lack of hard currency and high taxes. This, he says...
11m Mar 17, 2017
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IOM Condemns Attack on Humanitarian Convoy in South Sudan
The Director General of the United Nations International Organisation for Migaration - IOM, William Lacy Swing, has condemned an attack on a humanitarian convoy, which resulted in the death of two people and left three others injured. The incident on Tuesday happened as IOM staff, health workers and civilians, travelled on a lifesaving humanitarian mission in Yirol East County. Ashley McLaugh...
5m Mar 17, 2017
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UNMISS: Friday Weekly Roundup
UNMISS Police provide escort for S4 students from Protection of Civilian site seating exams in Buluk; And• Tough Week for Humanitarian Workers in South Sudan, we find out why?Also • Japanese peacekeepers withdrawal announced Plus • An Important football match organised by the Public Information Office of UNMISS ends. Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan w...
6m Mar 17, 2017
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Discussion: How to stop Rape in South Sudan
A Senior Police Officer has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl. Lt Colonel Mark Chol, the Inspector of Police in Nimule Town Council was picked up by security officials yesterday evening. The Commissioner of Pageri County, Emilio Igga confirms the development to Radio Miraya and says the girl was found unconscious in a lodge in Nimule, and was rushed to hospital where she ...
13m Mar 16, 2017
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Exclusive: Chairperson of South Sudan's National Constitution Amendments committee
The National Constitution ammendments committee has been described as a very critical mechanism in the implementation of the peace agreement. Just last week the chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation commission – Festus Mogae said the successful execution of the committee mandate will be a cornerstone for the implementation of the Agreement. To find out more about the tasks of thi...
13m Mar 16, 2017
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JMEC Chairperson Calls for accountability for atrocities committed in South Sudan conflict
Concerned by reports of new and intense fighting between the government forces and the SPLA in opposition in Fangak and the Equatorias, “with worst incidents reported in and around Kajo-keji, the chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation commission, his excellency Festus Mogae, said today that there must be “accountability for these violations.” “”It is not acceptable and I strongly c...
20m Mar 15, 2017
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Japanese Ambassador explains planned withdrawal of UNMISS peacekeepers
Japan’s ambassador to South Sudan says the decision to withdraw Japanese Self-Defense Forces from South Sudan is to allow Japan focus on other areas of support to the United Nations South Sudan. Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe’s announced on Friday the 350-strong unit presently in South Sudan would be returning to Japan in May after a deployment lasting seven months on grounds that the peace...
8m Mar 14, 2017
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South Sudan Wildlife faces severe threats
South Sudan stands the risk of losing its wildlife if nothing is done to protect plant and animal species. Mike Lopidia, Deputy Country Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society says elephants, zebras and tiang antelopes are decreasing at alarming rates, while forests are being cut down for charcoal. Lopidia says the biggest threat comes from poaching and illegal sale. Lopidia spoke to Sam...
12m Mar 13, 2017
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GESS trains Teachers on Hygiene and Sanitation
The Girls Education South Sudan an organization promoting girl’s education is embarking on training of teachers on Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion. The teachers will in turn pass on the information to their pupils. Yolanda Elly the organization’s Education gender adviser said they have so far trained up to 2,500 teachers across the country – to reduce the incidence of disease and promote clea...
6m Mar 13, 2017
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SRSG pledges support for peace efforts in Greater Jonglei
The UN Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, David Shearer was in Bor on Thursday as part of a countrywide tour to assess the activities of the UN Mission. Mr. Shearer met with government officials, traditional leaders and UN officials. The main message conveyed to the Special Representative was concerns about child abductions and cattle raids threateni...
50s Mar 10, 2017
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Terekeka adopts resolutions supporting UNMISS reconciliation efforts
Communities in Terekeka have adopted a set of resolutions designed to promote reconciliation and peaceful co-existence between four counties of Gwor, Tindilu, Tali and Tijor.This came after a two day reconciliation conference organized by the Civil Affairs Division Field Office of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan – UNMISS, to reconcile the communities of Gwor and Tindilu County as well...
6m Mar 09, 2017
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FAO distributes fishing kits to hunger stricken Unity
The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO has distributed 8,000 fishing kits to communities in Unity, in response to a famine declaration by the United Nations in parts of Southern Unity. FAO representative in South Sudan, Serge Tissot says the distributions in the areas of Mayendit, Leer and Koch will help increase local food production, and says priority is being given to areas struck by th...
5m Mar 09, 2017
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National Day of Prayer declared a Public Holiday in South Sudan
The government has declared tomorrow Friday 10th March a public holiday in commemoration of the National Day of Prayers. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Anthony Lino Makana, also Chairperson of the organizing committee, said main prayers will be held at the John Garang Mausoleum - as declared by President Salva Kiir last week, w...
15m Mar 09, 2017
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UNFPA improving Maternal health in South Sudan
The United Nations Population Fund – UNFPA, has enhanced its midwifery education program, designed to increase the number of women attended to by qualified health personnel particularly midwives in South Sudan. “Midwives are essential part in South Sudan’s fight against maternal and new born mortality and morbidity,” said Ms. Veronica Njikho, UNFPA Gender Specialist for the Strengthening Midwi...
5m Mar 08, 2017
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Female artist standing bold for South Sudan’s elderly women
A young female South Sudanese is using paint to create vivid images that picture the plight of the elderly women in the South Sudanese communities she grew up in. “If you look at all the wrinkles that she has, it symbolises the time she lived, the wisdom, the knowledge she gained all that time she has lived,” Abul describes one of the paintings that was displayed at the art gallery at Logali h...
5m Mar 08, 2017
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UN Women Executive Director implores women to be part of the digital revolution
“As they grow up, girls must be exposed to a broad range of careers,” says UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on International Women’s Day being celebrated across the world today. The theme for International Women’s Day 2017 is Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030, #BeBoldForChange, a call on the world to help forge a better and more gender inclusive workin...
4m Mar 08, 2017
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UNMAS engages students to raise awareness about mines and UXOs
The United Nations Mine Action Service - UNMAS is engaging students for a ‘Risk Education competition’ aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of unexploded mines and ordinances. The one-day competition at the Nyakuron cultural center has been organised by the United Nations Mine action service – UNMAS, in collaboration with the National Mine Action Authority, and will feature students fr...
5m Mar 07, 2017
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ICRC steps up action to help communities rebuild lives in Leer
“The most striking image that we have seen on the ground is the image of desolation, you see abandoned villages, abandoned houses, the markets that are not functioning anymore, to me this was the most striking image, " Alyona Synenco, ICRC communication delegate in South Sudan describing the sitiuation of communities in Leer, Unity state in South Sudan. Alyona spoke to Miraya Breakfast show on...
6m Mar 07, 2017
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UN Relief Chief: Step up action now to avert famine in South Sudan
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien, says urgent action is needed to avert a possibility of pushing more than one million people on the brink of starvation. At the end of a two-day mission to South Sudan, O’Brien, said the humanitarian community is sounding an alarm to maintain the ability of the people to be alive and for the chil...
8m Mar 06, 2017
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3 Soldiers arrested for Rape accusations
Three SPLA soldiers have been arrested in connection with the rape of 11 women in Kobe village last month. Army spokesperson Brig Lul Ruai said the suspects will be tried before an army court martial. Radio Miraya broke the story that men in uniform had raped women and girls in Kobe village in Lokiliri County, along the Juba-Nimule road last month. Bishop Paul Banjamin Yugusuk of the Episcop...
5m Mar 03, 2017
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Humanitarian chief drums up donation appeal for South Sudan
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, who is also UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Eugene Owusu, has asked the donor community to step up its funding of relief efforts in south Sudan and support efforts to scale up humanitarian support in South Sudan. Speaking shortly after a food distribution exercise kicked off in Padeah county of unity, the Humanitarian chief ...
5m Mar 03, 2017
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UNMISS Chief gives University Students vital tips at opening of Peace Fair
[...] "You students, you are the future South Sudan you are the leaders or future leaders of South Sudan as well and it’s for that reason that we are here today to assist and to work with you in providing for that future, " said David Shearer, the Special Representative of the Secretary General speaking at the opening of the Peace Fair organised by the UN Mission in South Sudan. David Shearer ...
8m Mar 02, 2017
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President Kiir’s declaration of a National Day of Prayer
President Salva Kiir has called for "forgiveness and blessings" in a public statement accompanying his declaration of March 10th as the a National Day of Prayer. In a recorded statement, President Kiir asked the citizens to turn up in large numbers and asked the leaders in the regions to observe the day. Speaking as leader and patron of the National Dialogue, The president acknowledged the ne...
3m Mar 02, 2017
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Humanitarean Teams reach South Sudan's starving Citizens
Humanitarian aid agencies say they have managed to reach Close to 200,000 people across South Sudan with life-saving food deliveries. Food aid has been delivered to more than 100 – thousand people in the areas of Mayendit county and Koch counties of Unity. Three mobile response teams are deployed across Leer County to deliver food to more than 48 – thousand people and further food deliveries ...
4m Mar 02, 2017
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Chris Trott: UK's response plan to South Sudan Crisis
Famine has been declared in parts of #SouthSudan, Humanitarian teams are racing against time to deliver the much needed food aid amid budget strains. On the other hand implementation of the Agreement to resolve the conflict in South Sudan has "run into trouble" as the President opts for a National dialogue. Chris Trott, is the UK special envoy to South Sudan and Sudan. He has concluded a trip ...
13m Mar 02, 2017
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WFP: School Meals Matter
Government and the United Nations recently announced a famine in parts of South Sudan, with many more facing threat from famine. The famine threat is taking a great toll on the many families in the country already living in poverty. WFP provides assistance in South Sudan, including a school meals program for 300 - thousand children. George Forminyen, is the communications officer for WFP. He...
9m Mar 01, 2017
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Activists call for action against discrimination
On the eve of Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, Activists in South Sudan are calling for protection of vulnerable populations against discrimination.The call comes as UN AIDS stresses that discrimination is a violation of human rights and a major barrier to an effective AIDS response. Lole Laila lole, the director South Sudan Network of people living with AIDS, said many people living with HIV...
12m Feb 28, 2017
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Japan steps up support for UNMISS Mandate
The Japanese contingent serving under the UN mission in South Sudan – UNMISS will continue to revitalize the road networks to help ease the delivery of humanitarian assistance in South Sudan. This is part of the Japanese support for the implementation of the UNMISS mandate which among others include; protection of civilians, monitoring and reporting human rights, supporting implementation of t...
5m Feb 27, 2017
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Government Refutes claims that Egypt is arming South Sudan
Government describes as unfortunate and baseless, claims that the government of Egypt continues to Support South Sudan with ammunition and arms. This after the President of Sudan allegedly told the media that the government of Egypt is supporting South Sudan with armament. Addressing a news conference in Juba, the spokesperson of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Mawien Makol, stressed that the g...
39s Feb 24, 2017
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Zero Discrimination Day - Open your mind, share your status
Have you ever been given that questioning look by a stranger? possibly a frightening stare at your face, your eyes, your body or a remark about a disease you are suffering from? Does that not bother you? If it does, then think about those people who daily hear nasty remarks and endure ogling stares because of their HIV status. Today, is a day to #makenoiseagainst discrimination. Ahead of the...
3m Feb 24, 2017
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UNAIDS Zero discrimination campaign kicks off in South Sudan
The UN's aids agency - UNAIDS is urging people to make some noise around zero discrimination, to speak up and prevent discrimination from standing in the way of achieving ambitions, goals and dreams. In Juba, a major campaign that seeks to address social perceptions that continues to fuel stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV kicks off next week. The campaign will among oth...
16m Feb 24, 2017
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Security essential to reinvigorating South Sudan's breadbasket
The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, says Improved security is essential to reinvigorating what has been called the bread basket of South Sudan. Mr Shearer was making his first field trip to the town of Yambio in the Western Equatoria region of South Sudan, on February 22, 2017. The region is an agricultural area, which has typically provided a wide range of food ...
6m Feb 23, 2017
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UN Chief appeals for aid access to famine stricken populations
The UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres has called for global action, stressing that more than 20 million people in South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria and Yemen are going hungry and facing devastating levels of food insecurity. Speaking at a press conference aimed at drawing the world's attention to the scale of humanitarian crises unfolding in the four countries, the secretary general said the wo...
46s Feb 23, 2017
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UNMISS Head David Shearer first Press Conference in Juba
The Special Representative of Secretary General and Head of the UN Mission in #SouthSudan David Shearer spoke to the media, in his first official Press Conference in Juba. Listen to the full presser
30m Feb 22, 2017
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Eugene Owusu: Humanitarian access critical to delivery of aid in South Sudan
A top humanitarian official says it’s becoming increasingly critical for access to be granted to humanitarian workers so they can reach people in need. On Monday, Government and the UN declared famine in Northern Unity state with some 100 – thousand people facing starvation. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Eugene Owusu, said allowing humanitarian access to affected areas will ensure people...
19m Feb 22, 2017
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President Kiir pledges to mend ties with the United Nations
President Salva Kiir has outlined his priorities on improving the image of #SouthSudan both regionally and globally, as he seeks to mend strained relations with the #UnitedNations. “Our relations with the United Nations have not been smooth over the last three years,” President Kiir told the transitional National Legislative Assembly in Juba. He recognized the new UN Secretary General, Antoni...
4m Feb 21, 2017
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President Kiir announces new security measures for Juba
South Sudan President Salva Kiir, has announced new security measures, designed to ease and speed police response to security incidents. President Kiir outlines the idea behind the Smart city security stabilization initiative. Listen
7m Feb 21, 2017
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President instructs economist to stir country to micro stability
President Salva Kiir has announced a comprehensive strategy designed to stir the country to economic stability. Listen to what he told the Legislators in #Juba at the opening of the second session of the Transitional National Legislative assembly.
5m Feb 21, 2017
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President Kiir says National Dialogue is not a Trick
[...] "the National Dialogue is not a trick of the government to cling onto power," President Salva Kiir has said. He said this on Tuesday while officially opening the second session of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly in Juba. President Kiir used the occasion to outline the government policies and priorities for 2017 and noted that he is optimistic peace will be realized in the...
8m Feb 21, 2017
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Famine declared in parts of South Sudan
Famine has been declared parts of South Sudan, where an estimated 100,000 people are already starving. “Famine has become a tragic reality in parts of South Sudan,” said Serge Tissot, FAO country representative in South Sudan. He said, “Many families have exhausted every means they have to survive.” According to the latest report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), f...
5m Feb 20, 2017
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Famine declared in parts of South Sudan
Famine has been declared parts of South Sudan, where an estimated 100,000 people are already starving. “Famine has become a tragic reality in parts of South Sudan,” said Serge Tissot, FAO country representative in South Sudan. He said, “Many families have exhausted every means they have to survive.” According to the latest report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), f...
3m Feb 20, 2017
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