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...
1m 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...
1m 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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Father James Oyet: Why Social Justice in South Sudan matters
On the UN World day of Social Justice, Father James Oyet, the General Secretary of the South Sudan council of Churches speaks about the social injustices facing #SouthSudan and explains Who should make certain that society is just and fair. Listen to the great insights into the nature of social injustice and how it affects the ordinary man.
13m Feb 20, 2017
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Senior UN human rights official condemns deplorable rights situation in South Sudan
“Any word less than terrible, would be an understatement, I think it is a terrible human rights situation and it is deeply distressing,” that’s how the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for human rights, Andrew Gilmour, described the Human Rights situation in South Sudan. “We understand that during war, not good things happen but what is happening in this country seems well beyond wha...
8m Feb 20, 2017
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Hundreds appeal for Food as Hunger Bites Imotong
Hundreds of families facing starvation in Imatong region have added their voices appealing for urgent food supplies as many others begin to live their homes in search of food in the neighboring counties. James Okello has more in this report.
3m Feb 17, 2017
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UNMISS SRSG says situation of IDPs in Upper Nile region a “real problem"
The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, has Concluded a two - day tour of Malakal in Upper Nile.” Daniel Dickinson, spokesperson of the UN mission in South Sudan spoke with Sani Martin about what the SRSG made of his first field trip to the town of Malakal.
2m Feb 17, 2017
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Refugees decry the worsening situation in the Camps
South Sudanenese who recently fled Kajo Keji county and sought shelter in the refugee camps in Northern Uganda are crying out for help. Earlier, I spoke to two women who spoke said the lack of water, food, medical facilities and education children in the transit centers has created a vacuum, and that had turned some young people to hopelessness Listen to their story.
5m Feb 16, 2017
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Hundreds flee hunger in South Sudan's Kediba Region
More than 11 – thousand people have recently abandoned Mundri East County, fleeing hunger and drought which hit the region, denying the hungry residents food to feed themselves. Many have reportedly fled to Loi in Mundri. Amadi region’s Information Minister Victor Maburuk Clement, said famine in the region has been made worse by lack of rains, a situation that undermined this farming season. ...
5m Feb 16, 2017
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UN Special Envoy deplores recruitment of children into armed ranks in South Sudan
The UN Special Representative for Children and armed conflict, Leila Zerrougui says she is frustrated by the continued recruitment of children into armed ranks in South Sudan. UN Children’s agency, UNICEF says the number of children used in armed conflict since the start of the conflict in 2013 stands at 17-thousand. Special representative Zerrougui is worried the continued fighting will see mo...
7m Feb 16, 2017
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EXCLUSIVE: UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Forest Whitaker on peace in South Sudan
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation, Forest Whitaker is appealing to the youth of South Sudan to remain focused on a moral path to finding peace. Whitaker is visiting South Sudan to follow upon a youth development program he launched in 2014 under the ‘Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI)’ The ‘Youth Peacemaker Network’ training-of-trainers programme aims to en...
7m Feb 14, 2017
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World Radio Day: Radio Is You
Radio is the most important means of communication in South Sudan. As we commemorate World Radio Day on 13 February, Leon Willems the Director Policy and Programs for the Free Press Unlimited Organization says Radio is important in connecting and reuniting people. “Almost half the world’s population is listening to radio on a daily basis,” he said, pointing out that radio is a strong tool for...
6m Feb 13, 2017
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Youth demand blood-shed-free 2017
A group of energetic and dynamic youth are demanding a stop to the shedding of blood in 2017. The Ana Taban youth advocacy group is holding a series of outreach events including open mics and media appearances calling on the country’s leaders to stop the fighting. The campaign has been taken to social media dubbed #Bloodshedfree2017. “We are campaigning for an honest and genuine ceasefire, w...
11m Feb 10, 2017
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• Government begins relocating IDPs adjacent to Juba airport to Upper Nile
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has started relocating displaced people camped near Juba International Airport to Palouch in Upper Nile. The Undersecretary in the Ministry Peter Kulang says the IDPs, mainly women and children are from Yei and refugee camps in Uganda, and have been provided with food and medicines as they await transportation. Kulang says the airlift operation started Thu...
4m Feb 10, 2017
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Japan's Ambassador on role of Japanese forces in UNMISS
Japan’s ambassador to South Sudan has clarified on the role of Japanese troops serving under the UN Mission in South Sudan. Late last year the Japanese cabinet passed a security law which allows Japanese military personnel in the United Nations the right to exercise collective self-defence, and go to the aid of ally nations under attack. Ambassador Kiya Masahiko says the troops in South Sudan...
3m Feb 09, 2017
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JMEC Chair Mogae: Our biggest challenge remains inclusivity in the peace process
Festus Mogae, Chairperson Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has opened the first plenary meeting of 2017. Mogae condemned the recent fighting between government and opposition forces around Malakal and Renk of Upper Nile, calling it a violation of the ceasefire agreement, further saying the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) has opene...
16m Feb 08, 2017
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Army spokesperson: Civil-military relations 'crucial'
The Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) say they are doing everything in their capacity to improve the relationship between the Army and the civilians. Civilian population have accused the Army of attacks, killings and even rape in some areas around the country. Army acting spokesperson Col. Santo Domic says they are working to improve the relationship between the Army and the civilian popu...
6m Feb 08, 2017
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Peace Activist: Countering hate speech requires maturity and change in mindset
A peace activist is asking the people of South Sudan to shun hate speech and work on building positive relationships. William Ongoro, the former Coordinator for the National Platform for Peace and Reconciliation denounces the spread of insulting and harmful messages on social media and other avenues, and says people should instead use such spaces to promote peace. Ongoro told Radio Miraya del...
6m Feb 06, 2017
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Peace Commission Chair: National Dialogue is not alternative to Peace Agreement
The Chairperson of Peace Commission says the National Peace dialogue is not an alternative to the peace agreement, and should be a process that embraces the people of South Sudan. Chuol Rambang said the dialogue initiated by President Salva Kiir, should be conducted through a bottom-up approach through consultations from Boma to Payam and county level, building up to national consensus. Chuol...
5m Feb 03, 2017
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AU Womens envoy : Enough is Enough, this conflict must end!
The African Union Special Envoy on women, peace and security is calling for stronger action against gender-based violence in South Sudan. Bineta Diop was in Juba last October to launch a campaign to make the voices of South Sudan women heard, and demand accountability of perpetrators of violence against women and girls. Speaking exclusively to Radio Miraya from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the spec...
4m Feb 03, 2017
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Women’s activist: Hate Speech can destroy this country
“Hate speech has the potential to instill long term hatred in society,” warns Angelina Daniel a South Sudanese women’s activist and civil society campaigner. Angelina says words that attack a person or group based on their gender, ethnic origin, religion or race can completely destroy the country. In an impassioned call to the people of South Sudan, Angelina says in the absence of a specific ...
5m Feb 02, 2017
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WFP and World Vision partner to tackle food insecurity in urban Juba
The World Food Program and World Vision International have started a training program to build on farming skills of residents of Juba, as part of support to food insecure households in urban areas. More than 40,000 people will receive training on how to grow food in gardens around their homes. WFP Communications Officer George Fominyen says the first training session started with 1,700 partic...
3m Feb 01, 2017
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UNMISS concerned about fighting in Malakal
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) remains deeply concerned about the outbreak of fighting between the SPLA and SPLA in Opposition in and around Malakal town in Upper Nile. Intermittent shelling has been reported over the last few days in the Ditang area, which is about 2 km from the UN base and the protection of civilian site currently accommodating 33,000 civilians. UNMISS s...
3m Jan 30, 2017
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AMDISS to lodge formal complaint on journalists detention
The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has condemned the arrest of three journalists by government soldiers in Juba on Tuesday. The media professionals, including a staff of Radio Miraya were detained by soldiers for five hours, when they went to cover a story at the John Garang Mausoleum. “Even if they were detained for only 3 minutes that is bad enough, they should no...
4m Jan 27, 2017
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Advocate: Hybrid court key for justice and accountability
An advocate in Juba says the establishment of a Hybrid Court as provided for in the peace agreement would help address relations between victims and perpetrators of crimes committed during the conflict. Taban Romano says the court would bring justice to the victims and also strengthen the rule of law in the country. Chapter 5 of the Agreement on the Resolution to end the Conflict in South Sud...
5m Jan 27, 2017
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Up close with the new UNMISS Chief
David Shearer is the new Special Representative of the Secretary General to South Sudan. Mr. Shearer arrived in Juba on Friday 20 January 2017 to succeed Ellen Margrethe Løj who completed her assignment in November 2016. His international career spans two decades, with extensive political and humanitarian experience from the United Nations in Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan to political ambition...
10m Jan 26, 2017
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UNMISS protests arrest of UN staff
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has protested the arrest of a journalist working for the UN Radio in Juba. The Radio Miraya journalist and UN staff member was detained for five hours, by SPLA soldiers while covering a story at the John Garang Muasoleum on Tuesday. UNMISS spokesperson Daniel Dickinson says the UN Mission has been in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
3m Jan 26, 2017
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Ugandan Bishop urges South Sudan religious leaders to 'unite for peace'
The Catholic Archbishop of Gulu Diocese in Northern Uganda is urging religious leaders of South Sudan to put up a unified voice to campaign persistently for peace. Bishop John Baptist Odama was Chairman of the Interfaith Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative, which was involved in peace building efforts at the height of the rebellion with fighters of the Uganda Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)...
5m Jan 23, 2017
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New Head of UNMISS meets Foreign Minister Deng Alor
The new UN Special Representative to South Sudan (SRSG), Mr. David Shearer has met with Foreign Affairs Minister Mr. Deng Alor. The two held a closed-door meeting in Juba and later addressed the media. SRSG Shearer said he is “looking forward to working with the government,” while Mr Alor said they would “work together to stop the violence in the country.” We bring you their joint statement.
3m Jan 20, 2017
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New UN Special Rep to South Sudan arrives in Juba
The new Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan has arrived in Juba. David Shearer from New Zealand succeeds Ellen Margrethe Løj of Denmark, who completed her assignment at the end of November 2016. Mr. Shearer had earlier held senior positons with the United Nations including serving as the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative, R...
1m Jan 20, 2017
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"There is life after Obstetric Fistula" - OBGYN specialist
Juba teaching hospital is conducting registration of fistula patients ahead of a free medical camp to treat the condition. The camp will be conducted on the 1st of February by Egyptian specialists. Obstetric fistula, a hole in the birth canal, is considered one of the most serious injuries of childbirth caused by prolonged, obstructed labour in the absence of timely and adequate medical care....
5m Jan 20, 2017
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Civil Society urge President Kiir to expedite work of national dialogue steering committee
Civil Society is urging the President to expedite the work of the team tasked with organizing the national dialogue. The Jonglei Institute of Peace, Democracy and Development is concerned that there does not appear to be any headway since President Salva Kiir announced plans for the dialogue mid-December. The organizations Executive Director, Mach Samuel says the dialogue is needed to reconci...
3m Jan 20, 2017
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Miraya Motivation: Releasing the Painful Memories
Releasing the Painful Memories: Events in our lives leave psychological impact on our lives especially when things we have either witnessed or heard stir trauma or situations of extreme stress. Often times, bad memories cause the body to fight, flee, or freeze in order to cope. Taurayi tells us how to release the painful memories & emotions that are stored in your body.
14m Jan 19, 2017
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South Sudan joins global campaign against poaching and illegal logging
South Sudan is joining a global operation to combat illegal trade in wildlife and forest products. The operation dubbed “Thunder Beat” is led by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). It will see security forces carry out joint searches at check points, markets and airports for suspected wildlife and forest products being illegally smuggled out of the country. In South Su...
5m Jan 19, 2017
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Women join campaign against hate speech
Women are joining the campaign against hate speech. Betty Sunday, the Executive Director of the Women’s Monthly Forum, a local Women’s NGO in Juba says women from across the country are coming together in groups to preach a language of peace, unity and togetherness. The United Nations and other partners have warned of an escalation in the use of derogatory and inciting statements that have the...
3m Jan 19, 2017
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Miraya Motivation: Speak words that inspire and build
"Be kind to all and speak words that are beacons of inspiration, enthusiasm and encouragement to all. Kind and sweet words are always music to the ears of the listeners." Listen to Miraya Motivation with Taurayi
12m Jan 18, 2017
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Western Union Supports Youth Refugees in Kiryandongo
The #WesternUnion Foundation has pledged a three-year grant totaling more than $1 million US dollars to support The Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative - WPDI’s at a refugee camp in Kiryandongo, Uganda. The money is intended to help provide access to education for 10,000 refugees in Uganda. Kiryandongo Refugee camp is host to approximately 70,000 refugees from Kenya, Congo, Rwanda, Burundi...
6m Jan 18, 2017
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