President Salva Kiir arrives in Addis Ababa ahead of deadline for Peace deal
President Salva Kiir travelled to Addis Ababa on Sunday to attend peace talks aimed at brokering an end to the 20 month conflict. President Kiir’s travel on Sunday came amid intense diplomatic pressure on both the government and SPLA in opposition to sign a deal today 17 August 2015. Addressing a news conference in Juba on Sunday, Cabinet Affairs minister, Martin Elia Lumoro said, President K...
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US Government pledges support for South Sudan if peace deal is signed on 17 August.
The US Government has pledged its commitment to support South Sudan, if a peace deal is signed on 17 August. The pledge was announced by the US Ambassador to South Sudan, Catherine Molly Phee. Speaking exclusively to Radio Miraya in Juba, the Ambassador noted that the US is concerned that the debate over the compromise peace deal has not been constructive and positive. “It is easy to say no,...
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America to change policy on South Sudan if Peace deal is not signed
The US government would be forced to change its approach towards South Sudan if a deal is not reached by Monday, the US Ambassador to South Sudan, Catherine Molly Phee, has said. “Absolutely the United States is looking at how we might change our approach to South Sudan. That is not a decision we want to take, we would rather be working with you to implement peace and to support development of ...
6m Aug 14, 2015
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IGAD mediators: 'No further deadlines beyond 17 August'
IGAD mediators say there will be no further extension for a peace deal beyond next Monday, 17 August. This was after government and opposition negotiating teams briefed the IGAD mediators on the progress of negotiations. The teams power sharing rations, security arrangements and the structure of the government stand out as the 'deal breakers'. Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin, chairperson of the IGA...
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Chamber of commerce calls for an overhaul of the taxation system
The National Chamber of Commerce says there is an urgent need for the daunting task of modernizing the South Sudan’s taxation system. This task would include restructuring of the national revenue authority.This is aimed at harmonizing the different taxes levied by city councils, state and other local tax collectors.Another task will be to make South Sudan internationally competitive, with busin...
5m Aug 13, 2015
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UNFPA urges youth in South Sudan to engage in fruitful behavior
Governments and policy-makers are being asked to commit to a strategic partnership with the youth to pave way for peace and security in the country. The call was made by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) country representative Dr Yisa Barnaba. He says more than 70 percent of the populations in South Sudan are young people aged below the age of 30.Marked every year on August 12, the Int...
5m Aug 12, 2015
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Army deserters implicated in criminal activity in Bor town
A string of crimes in Bor town, believed to be the work Army deserters has prompted the authorities in Jonglei state to convene an extra ordinary meeting to discuss how to deal with them. The authorities in Jonglei state say a great number of SPLA soldiers who left the frontline in Pajut are currently hiding in the communities, and causing mayhem in the area. The army deserters have been link...
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ROUND TABLE : “Social Media; challenges and benefits”
This week Gabriel Shadar is discussing Social Media. South Sudan has not been left behind in the global 'social media explosion’. The web-based platforms offer limitless channels of communication, connecting people from one part of the globe to the other. Gabriel and his guests will be looking at how to navigate between the benefits and challenges of social media platforms, with special regard...
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Ugandan army deploys heavily at South Sudan-Uganda border
The Ugandan army - #UPDF has overrun a disputed border area in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria state. Soldiers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces occupied the new custom area at Gomoromo on Tuesday afternoon. Okeny Lam is the chairperson of a border crisis management committee that was formed to look into the long standing dispute. Lam says the Uganda soldiers entered with heavy ammunition...
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IGAD Plus Mediators to Reconvene in Addis Ababa
“To accept or not to accept ” …this is the question that could be lingering in the minds of all those involved in negotiating peace for south Sudan as they make a final scrutiny of the #IGAD compromise peace proposal.The compromise peace proposal was unveiled to the stakeholders two weeks ago, highlighting among others a power sharing deal.Under the proposal the #SPLM/A-In Opposition would take...
3m Aug 05, 2015
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ROUND TABLE: "Unity-in-Diversity", with a focus on federalism
The parties to the talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last year agreed in principle that federalism is the appropriate system of governance for South Sudan. The details of the nature and set up are yet to be explained. Listen to Gabriel Shadar discuss federalism with a panel of academics and seasoned researchers. The discussion looks into the challenges and opportunities of a federal system and e...
59m Aug 03, 2015
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A walk around Cholera treatment center in Juba
It is more than a month since health authorities in #Juba declared a #cholera outbreak. Swift moves were taken to control further spread of the #disease, which has so far claimed more than 40 lives. In Juba, #MSF established a cholera treatment center in Munuki to ease access to treatment for the people that need it. To find out about the progress made in contain cholera in Juba, Radio Miray...
7m Jul 30, 2015
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Government Establishes Committees to study IGAD's proposed compromise deal
The government and the SPLM party executive have formed three committees to scrutinize the IGAD-plus proposal. The committees were established in a meeting between government and party officials in Juba, on Wednesday. Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei says the meeting chaired by President and #SPLM party Chairperson, #Salva Kiir resolved that the committees scrutinize the deal and repor...
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Yambio shooting incident leaves 2 dead
Two men were shot dead in Yambio, Western Equatoria State. The men were riding motorcycles near Yambio airfield on Wednesday evening, when they were attacked by an unidentified gunman. Western Equatoria State Governor, Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro called for calm as investigations were conducted. Authorities are still pursuing the attackers. Our reporter in Yambio, Felix Francis Katie spoke to M...
6m Jul 30, 2015
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TROIKA urges Government and SPLA in Opposition to cease opportunities provided by compromise agreement
The #TROIKA nations of the United States, Norway and the United Kingdom have called on the Parties in the conflict to cease the opportunities provided by the compromise agreement to put an end to the suffering of the people and the destruction of the World’s newest country.The call was made by Donald Booth, the US Special Envoys for Sudan and #South Sudan. Booth noted that the agreement highlig...
4m Jul 28, 2015
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EXCLUSIVE - Chief negotiator for SPLM-IO speaks to Radio Miraya
Chief Negotiator for the SPLM In Opposition, Taban Deng Gai has spoken to Radio Miraya about the ongoing IGAD led peace process. Both sides of the conflict were presented with a compromise peace deal last week in Addis Ababa and returned to their camps to explore the deal and prepare for peace talks to resume. According to the current IGAD schedule, the organization hopes a final peace deal c...
5m Jul 27, 2015
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Troika urge leaders to accept IGAD compromise peace deal
Government and the SPLA in opposition face an uphill task to reach a final deal by mid August after almost 19 months of negotiations. With the IGAD Plus compromise draft agreement unveiled and handed over to chief negotiators, it is hoped final deliberations will iron out the remaining sticking points. According to the IGAD plan, an agreement could be reached on August 17th. The Troika natio...
4m Jul 27, 2015
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Government: IGAD deal a 'Compromise to the sovereignty of South Sudan'
The Government says the latest compromise peace deal presented by IGAD does not resolve all of their concerns. Spokesperson of the President Ateny Wek Ateny says issues such as maintaining two national armies and the role of Riek Machar are a 'compromise to the sovereignty of Sudan'. The latest peace deal presented by the IGAD Plus grouping was handed to delegations from both sides of the con...
5m Jul 27, 2015
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Barack Obama: Situation 'dire' in South Sudan
The President of the United States of America became the first US President to visit Kenya on Friday. Obama is in the middle of a tour of Africa that will take him to both Kenya and Ethiopia. Over the weekend, he met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and spoke about a number of issues including trade, health, women's rights, terrorism and regional security. South Sudan is also high on Obam...
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Compromise agreement poses critical moment for warring parties
With just 20 days to the highly anticipated signing of the final peace agreement, to determine a return of peace to #South Sudan, the feelings of many remain mixed. The United Nations and the international community - remain deeply involved in seeing the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the preparations for the formation of a transitional government. As the countdown to...
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IGAD Plus endorse new peace deal
Mediators under the new initiative known as the IGAD Plus have released a compromise peace deal proposal. IGAD mediators now say they will ensure delegations from both sides of the conflict will sign a peace agreement on the 17th of August. The IGAD-Plus include IGAD member states, the five members of the AU High-level Ad Hoc Committee, the Troika, China, the EU, AU and the UN. Abdeta Beyene...
2m Jul 24, 2015
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UN aid Chief Warns of destructive toll in South Sudan conflict
“The sanctity of life should be paramount and we should be doing everything we can to protect innocent people from all the violence that is taking place.” - Stephen Rothwell O'Brien, United Nations' Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. O'Brien flew into South Sudan on Wednesday for a four-day visit to see “first-hand the humanitarian consequences o...
5m Jul 24, 2015
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Concern over Juba airport delays
Members of the People’s Liberal Party, PLP, have raised concerns about the delayed completion of construction work at Juba International Airport. Describing the airport as the face of the nation, Peter Mayen of the PLP said delays in completing the construction work is damaging the country’s image. He told Sebit William, there is an urgent need for contractors to account for the delays.
5m Jul 23, 2015
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Japan's development support for South Sudan hits $300 million dollars
The government of Japan has so far dedicated about 300 million dollars in development support for South Sudan. Our reporter Susan Dokolo, caught up with the Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Kiya Masahiko.He begun by highlighting the major projects Japan is focusing on.
12m Jul 23, 2015
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Human Rights Watch calls for arms embargo on South Sudan's warring parties
A new report released by Human Rights watch details dozens of murders, rapes and human rights atrocities committed by Government forces during fighting in Unity State earlier this year. Citing testimonies gathered in more than 170 interviews with survivors and witnesses, the report, 'They Burned It All' says government troops and militia carried out about 60 unlawful killings of civilians duri...
5m Jul 22, 2015
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Humanitarian Hour - 22 July 2015 - Save the Children
This week, Peter Walsh, Country Director of Save the Children joins Regina Gorle to talk about the organisations projects in the country and as always answer questions from listeners. Stay tuned to also hear the weekly Humanitarian News Update and the weekly update on activitiesw within the UN Protection of Civilian sites with Ariane Quentier, Spokesperson for the United Nations in South Sudan.
45m Jul 22, 2015
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Government Steps up efforts to control Food Insecurity
Government has stepped in to control food insecurity in Greater Bahal Ghazal state. Dr John Kanisio, the Secretary General of the national food Security Council, says government has dispatched 5 thousand tons of food items to states worst affected by the conflict and areas experiencing low crop harvests. Speaking to Radio Miraya on Wednesday, Kanisio said the Tanzanian government has donated ...
8m Jul 22, 2015
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Water Crisis hits Maridi
The old adage, “water is life” is slowly losing meaning for the residents of Maridi County in Western Equatoria state. Water taps have run dry and many people are going for days without water while several others have resorted to drawing water from unclean sources. The Assistant Commissioner for Water in Maridi Daniel Wudada, says there is growing fear about an outbreak of water borne disease...
5m Jul 22, 2015
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Families of detained WES youth march to Commissioners office
The families of 36 youth arrested in connection with the recent insecurity in Maridi, Western Equatoria have stormed the offices of the Commissioner, demanding to know the whereabouts of their sons. 67 relatives marched to the commissioner’s office in Maridi earlier on Tuesday. With no concrete answer given, the relatives have threatened to march to Juba to bring the matter to the attention o...
4m Jul 22, 2015
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Calls for President to intervene to save pastors facing death penalty in Khartoum
Civil society has asked the President to intervene to secure the release of two South Sudanese pastors currently facing the death penalty in Khartoum, Sudan. The two pastors, Yad Michael, and 26-year-old Peter Yen are charged with spying, espionage and inciting tribal sentiments. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director for the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) says the Presiden...
5m Jul 21, 2015
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MAKUEI: Peace agreement to be signed mid August
Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei says IGAD envoys have set August 17th as the date to sign a final peace agreement between government and opposition delegations. IGAD mediators have invited both sides to Addis Ababa this week to receive new proposals for a compromise agreement in an attempt to bring an end to the conflict. "Three representatives are supposed to go on the 23rd and on th...
3m Jul 21, 2015
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Vice President calls on Muslims to unite
The Vice President James Wani Igga has called upon Muslims across the country to unite and set aside their differences. Addressing hundreds of Muslims while marking the end of Ramadan in Juba on Thursday, Igga called upon the Muslim leaders work to end any divisions in their communities. More in the following statement. ( in Arabic)
3m Jul 17, 2015
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Environment Ministry launches biodiversity plan
Historically, South Sudan's floodplains, grasslands and forests have teemed with wildlife thanks to the fresh water and fertile soils provided by the White Nile and its tributaries. But after decades of civil war, rampant poaching of bush meat and illegal logging, the country could be in the process of losing one of its most valuable resources forever. The Ministry of Environment has launched...
4m Jul 17, 2015
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Women sound call for peace
South Sudan's Women's Grass Roots Network for Peace and Reconciliation has called for an end to the conflict in the country. Speaking to Radio Miraya during the newly launched peace campaign in Juba Jane Gordon Sworo, Chairperson of the network said this conflict has seriously affected women across the country. She explained more to our reporter Sani Martin in the following interview...
4m Jul 17, 2015
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Unity State Government reverses decision to expel UN Coordinator
The Unity State Government has reversed a decision to expel the State Coordinator of the UN Mission, UNMISS. State information Minister, Peter Makuc says the State Council of Ministers sat on Wednesday and decided Mary Cummins was not individually responsible for a recent human rights report that pinned government forces of gross human rights violations in the state. “We reversed our decision...
6m Jul 16, 2015
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Traditional Chiefs struggle to merge customary and national laws
Traditional Chiefs say they are finding it difficult to work between indigenous customary law and the countries legal system. Chiefs are meeting in Juba this week for the Traditional Leaders Annual Customary Law Forum to discuss just that. Our reporter David Lukan caught up with Chief Martin Yasona of Yambio who believes there is a conflict between the customary law and the legal system.
5m Jul 16, 2015
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Humanitarian Hour - July 15th - Legal protection for children in conflict
This week on the Humanitarian Hour we took a close look into the legal rights of children in conflict. South Sudan has in the past year seen many rights of the child abused with increasing reports of the recruitment of child soldiers, access to education being hampered by the conflict and the occupation of schools by soldiers and the displaced population and recent reports from the UN Children...
39m Jul 15, 2015
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World achieves HIV/AIDS reduction target
The Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target of providing 15 million people with life-saving HIV treatment has been achieved, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The announcement came in a report launched by UNAIDS on the sidelines of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The agency said this means that the world has reached the goa...
1m Jul 15, 2015
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South Sudan needs 'home grown' solution for peace
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs says the country needs a home grown solution to achieve sustainable and durable peace. In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Peter Bashir Gbandi said solutions imposed onto the people will only lead to complications. He spoke to Miraya's Sani Martin.
5m Jul 15, 2015
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Pagan Amum says SPLM ready to make 'sacrifices'
The recently reappointed SPLM party Secretary General, Pagan Amum says the party is ready to make sacrifices to compensate for the suffering of the people. While addressing journalists in Juba on Tuesday, Pagan Amum said the party will work hard to bring sustainable peace and end the suffering. "When the SPLM unite, they achieve great victories, they deliver better," he says. "The SPLM membe...
4m Jul 14, 2015
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Social media to beat drug use and HIV
Peer Educators are taking to social media to fight drugs and HIV/AIDS. The peer educators from the 'I Choose Health' organization want to use social media sites to teach young people to stay away from illegal drugs and unsafe sex. Internet access is currently limited in South Sudan, but all that could be about to change in the coming years as the Government links the nation to a planned regio...
3m Jul 13, 2015
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Alfred Taban says President needs to give more details on peace progress
Yesterday, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit addressed thousands of people gathered at the John Garang Memorial Park to mark the nation's fourth anniversary. He spoke about economic troubles and the violence that has rocked the nation for the past 19 months as well as calling for a minutes silence to remember those who have been lost in the fight for independenc...
5m Jul 10, 2015
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Colourful Independence Day celebrations in South Sudan
It was a colourful celebration and crowds turned up for the 4th Independence Day celebrations at the Dr John Garang mausoleum yesterday. Behind the smiles and dance, the day was marked with messages of hope for peace and an end to the current conflict and suffering. Radio Miraya's David Lukan is here with a wrap of all the events of the day.
3m Jul 10, 2015
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President Salva Kiir calls for peace this Independence Day
Yesterday, the President of the Republic of South Sudan stood in front of parliament to renew its tenure for another three years. But while here, he took the opportunity to talk about his quest for peace and bless the nation on its fourth birthday. Hear some of what the President had to say about his hopes for the future of South Sudan.
4m Jul 09, 2015
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FULL INTERVIEW: Dr Lam Akol: "Little to celebrate" this Independence
The nation has had four years to grow, to develop and to heal from decades of war, but in the last 19 months we have seen the opposite happen. Dr Lam Akol is the Chairman of SPLM – DC and the Chairman of the National Alliance. He told Radio Miraya’s Lwak Nelson the last four years leave little to celebrate.
9m Jul 09, 2015
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UN: South Sudan 'rich' in human and natural resources
The Special Representative to the United Nations Secretary General has wished peace and unity for South Sudan this Independence Day. Speaking to Miraya's Gabriel Joseph Shadar, Ellen Margrethe Løj said South Sudan is rich in natural and human resources that can only benefit the nation if there is peace.
4m Jul 08, 2015
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President Salva Kiir calls for peace this Independence Day
Yesterday, the President of the Republic of South Sudan stood in front of parliament to renew its tenure for another three years. But while here, he took the opportunity to talk about his quest for peace and bless the nation on its fourth birthday. Hear some of what the President had to say about his hopes for the future of South Sudan.
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