950: Security sector reform ‘key’ to building public trust and confidence: Norwegian Ambassasor
Norway’s Ambassador to South Sudan is encouraging the parties to prioritize the building a sound national army as they work towards creating a unity government.    Ambassador Lars Andersen says security sector reform is a key step in gaining public trust and confidence in the revitalized peace agreement.    In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Ambassador Lars complimented the parties fo...
16m Jul 04, 2019
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949: SPLA-IO: Cantoned opposition forces rely on locally cultivated food and hand-outs
Opposition forces cantoned at designated assembly points across the country are surviving on locally cultivated food and donations from well-wishers as they continue to wait for the arrival of official consignments.    SPLM-IO Deputy Spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel says shipments of food being brought in through Kosti, have not yet arrived at the 25 assembly points.   Col. Lam explained to R...
6m Jul 04, 2019
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948: UNMISS report cites ‘deliberate’ and ‘brutal’ attacks against civilians in Central Equatoria
A new Human Rights report released by the UN Mission in South Sudan indicates that civilians were deliberately and brutally targeted during surge in conflict in Central Equatoria.  The report compiled by the UNMISS Human Rights Division documents more than 90 incidents of human rights violations during the six-month period from the signing of the revitalized peace agreement in September 2018 un...
19m Jul 03, 2019
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947: Envoy: Parties must build confidence and move faster to implement peace agreement
Norway’s Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan says a drop in political violence in South Sudan since of the revitalized deal last September brings hope to the people of South Sudan.  Ambassador Erling Skjonsberg welcomes the progress since the signing but is concerned about the slow progress in implementation of the agreement and calls on parties to speed up the accomplishment of tasks.  “Man...
6m Jul 03, 2019
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946: Humanitarian partners witness 'remarkable improvement' in access since signing of peace agreement
More than seven million people remain in need of humanitarian assistance of some form in South Sudan, amidst a severe funding gap to meet their most urgent needs.     In December 2018 the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs launched an appeal of $1.5bln targeting 5.7mln people.   As of April, the 183 (11 UN, 67 INGOs, 105 LNGOs) humanitarian partners operating in the country had mobilized 38% of...
6m Jul 02, 2019
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945: School girls in Yambio receive bicycles to boost enrolment
Three hundred school girls have received bicycles to encourage school retention and boost enrolment.  The bicycles were distributed by the Gbudue state Ministry of Education, Gender and Social Welfare in collaboration with the World Vision organization.  State Minister for Education, Pia Phillip says the beneficiaries, were identified as some of the most vulnerable attending various schools.  P...
4m Jun 28, 2019
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944: UN Peacekeeper completes world’s toughest cycling race, seeks to inspire South Sudan
This is an inspirational story of endurance and digging deep to discover your passion.  Eleven days, 18 hours and 45 minutes, that’s what it took this one man to race across the finish line and make history as the first Indian to complete the world’s most difficult cycle race! Lt. Col Srinivas Gokulnath cycled 4,900 km, across 12 states, and climbed 1,70,000 vertical feet, to become the first I...
14m Jun 28, 2019
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943: Preparations in high gear for Equatoria regional conference
The National Dialogue secretariat has dispatched teams to validate the list of delegates due to attend the Greater Equatoria regional conference. Up to 500 delegates will attend the conference in Juba.   Vincent Wanga, the Head of Information and Communications at the secretariat says delegates will include representatives of youth, women, traditional leaders, church, political parties, the org...
3m Jun 28, 2019
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942: Presidential committee starts probe into crude oil pre-sale arrangements
A committee set up to investigate mechanisms used in pre-sales of the country’s crude oil has started its work.     The seven-man team led by cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro was announced in a Presidential decree yesterday and is tasked with investigating the pre-sale process, payments and taxes as well as engaging the auditor general to audit pre-sale practices.    The committee wi...
7m Jun 26, 2019
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941: SRSG David Shearer’s statement to UN Security Council on South Sudan
The Special Representative of the United Nations and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan says the country’s leaders must do more to ensure the peace process moves forward, calling for direct talks between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.     David Shearer told the UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday that the peace agreement continues to hold with pockets of fight...
10m Jun 26, 2019
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940: Lawyers appeal 2-year sentence for activist Peter Biar Ajak, demand reparations for Terrain Hotel attack
A lawyer representing jailed activist Peter Biar Ajak has filed an appeal challenging his two- year prison sentence.  Philip Anyang says the appeal was filed before the High Court on Monday, on grounds that it is in contravention of Peter Biar’s right to freedom of speech.   A special court in Juba on the 11th of this month sentenced the economist and activist for disturbing the peace, in relat...
3m Jun 25, 2019
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939: Minister for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Lomuro provides update on peace agreement
#SouthSudan Minister for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Lomuro, says 35 of 40 cantonment sites have been verified by #CTSAMM. He said 70% of the peace agreement have been implemented and that there will be no extension after the November 12 deadline. 
18m Jun 20, 2019
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938: Carter Center and Ministry of Health launch documentary program to tell stories of eradication of Guinea Worm in #SouthSudan
The #CarterCenter together with #SouthSudan Ministry of Health and other partners have started a documentary program that will tell stories of eradication of Guinea Worm in the country. The documentary will focus on the experiences and impacts of guinea worm on their lives. It will involve stories of people who have been treated from Guinea worm.
13m Jun 20, 2019
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937: South Sudanese kids chat with UNMISS Boss David Shearer
#RadioMiraya turns over programs presentation to the children of #SouthSudan in commemoration of the Day of the African child. #UNMISS boss David Shearer sat with the children and shares his childhood memories with them as well as outlining the incredible work being done by the #UnitedNations in #SouthSudan
15m Jun 14, 2019
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936: UNICEF and the Ministry of Gender Child and Social Welfare speak on issues affecting the children of South Sudan
#UNICEFSSudan says protection of the children in #SouthSudan is the agency’s priority. #UNICEFSSudan Communications specialist, Helene Sandbu Ryeng says although UNICEF assisted over one million children in the Country in 2018, there is still a big gap. The acting Director General of Gender, Ministry of Gender Child and Social Welfare, Mary Kojo Ali says the ministry has development policies th...
17m Jun 14, 2019
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935: From paper to digital: South Sudan National archives, a gem for future generations
“Archives are an important source of learning for all of us. Knowledge generated in the past is transmitted to us through these documents; knowledge generated by our ancestors, bringing us their wisdom but also an account of their mistakes. Let us learn from this.”   In the framework of the project "South Sudan National Archives", South Sudan is marking the International Archives Day on Monday ...
17m Jun 10, 2019
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934: Jubek Health Minister publicly apologizes for child's death at Al-Sabbah hospital
The Minister of Health for Jubek state has publicly apologized for the death of a baby at Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital in Juba, over what has been reported as ‘negligence.’  An eight-month-old baby died two weeks ago when the hospital generator was reportedly switched off, as he was on oxygen supply.  It followed the death of a new-born baby over what the parents termed as ‘similar negligence....
5m Jun 10, 2019
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933: Interior Ministry introduces new security-enhanced entry visas
The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration has launched new visa with enhanced security features.  The ministry of interior rolled out the visas in Juba on Thursday bearing eighteen security features, compared to the previous six.  The Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Lt. General John Akot Maluth says the new entry stamps...
4m Jun 07, 2019
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932: WFP: Our humanitarian assistance feeds the hungry and stimulates local economies
The World Food Program (WFP) says is using a kaleidoscope of approaches to shore up resilience and meet the most urgent needs of those in need. The UN agency which is synonymous with free aid, is employing strategic methods to not only feed the hungry but also build resilience for the future.  In this interview, WFP Communication Officer Tompson Phiri explains to Sebit William how cash transfer...
5m Jun 06, 2019
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931: Tests confirm WFP food assistance fit for human consumption
The first-ever World Food Safety Day, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018, will be celebrated on 7 June 2019 under the theme "Food Safety, everyone's business".  The day recognizes that food safety is key to achieving several UN Sustainable Development Goals and is a shared responsibility between governments, producers and consumers.   In South Sudan, the UN World Fo...
5m Jun 06, 2019
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930: Japan to step up support to South Sudan peace process
Japan is one of South Sudan’s closest partners, extending support to the peace process and funding massive projects in infrastructure and water and sanitation.   Regarding peace Tokyo has contributed $1mln for activities of the National Pre-Transitional Committee (NPTC) and an additional $3.2mln for the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD), with hope for extending more support.  J...
20m Jun 06, 2019
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929: Ministry of Environment on oil pollution, polythene bags and illegal logging
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is embarking on a nationwide crackdown on the importation and use of polythene bags.    The Undersecretary in the Ministry, Joseph Africano Bartel says ministry officials in collaboration with Juba City Council and law enforcement officers will move to enforce the ban that was announced by the Ministry last year.    Bartel says those found in violation w...
6m Jun 05, 2019
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928: South Sudan women peg high hopes on Vancouver women’s conference
The women of South Sudan are hopeful that an ongoing gender conference in Vancouver, Canada will close the gap of discrimination and address pressing issues affecting women and girls in South Sudan and the rest of the world.   More than 6,000 world leaders, influencers, advocates, academics, activists, and journalists are attending the ‘Women’s Deliver’ conference, the world’s largest conferenc...
5m Jun 04, 2019
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927: Teenage girl ‘bundled up’ and whisked away in forced marriage
A human rights activist is reporting disturbing scenes at Malakia police station in Juba as a teenage girl resisted being handed over to a man identified as her husband.    The 18-year-old girl was taken to the police station for refusing to honor a forced marriage to a man suspected to be an SSPDF officer.    Godfrey Victor Bulla, Executive Director of the Justice and Human Rights Observatory,...
16m Jun 04, 2019
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926: More investments needed to ensure South Sudan children are not robbed of childhood
Save the Children last week released its annual Global Childhood Report indicating that 280 Million Children Around the World are Significantly Better Off Today Than 20 Years Ago. The report states that despite the positive trend, 1 in 4 children are still denied the right to childhood, with children living in or fleeing conflict zones among the most vulnerable. Singapore tops the rankings as t...
13m Jun 03, 2019
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925: Two thousand displaced in deadly Twic state cattle raid
Up to two thousand people have been displaced after days of fighting between armed youth from cattle camps in Twic and Northern Liech states.   Entire villages in Turalei county were burnt down and the displaced are now camping under trees in Pandit Amuol, with no access to medicine or shelter.    Most of the affected are women, children and the elderly.  At least 22 people were killed and 16 w...
5m Jun 03, 2019
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924: Experts call for tightened restrictions on public smoking
On average, one session of shisha is equivalent to up to 300 puffs of conventional tobacco cigarettes.     Additionally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that there are an estimated 14-tobacco related diseases.    One would think these dauting figures are enough to bring down the number of smokers, conversely the WHO says tobacco kills eight million every year and cautions that gov...
17m May 31, 2019
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923: British-born Australian woman kayaks River Nile
 The River Nile is the longest river in Africa and the disputed longest river in the world. This is due to Brazilian government’s claims that the Amazon river is longer that our Nile.    What is, however, not disputed is that the British-born Australian Sarah Davis has become the first recorded woman to attempt the human-powered descent of the Nile River by raft and kayak.    Ms Davis, who rece...
6m May 31, 2019
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922: Bodies of slain Ugandan teachers laid to rest, school closes for two weeks
The Administration of Hope and Resurrection Secondary school in Atiaba county, Western Lakes state says the school will remain closed for two weeks, following the killing of two teachers.    The school had initially said the it would close for two days to mourn the death of Charles Kule and William Binissima - both Ugandan nationals, who were gunned down in a road ambush on Sunday.    The found...
4m May 30, 2019
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921: Foreign Affairs Ministry vows justice for slain Ugandan teachers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says perpetrators behind the killing of two Ugandan teachers in Rumbek will be apprehended and brought to justice.     Ministry spokesperson, Mawien Makol Ariik regrets the killing of Charles Kule and William Binissima by armed youth on Sunday and is urging respect of foreign nationals.    Mawien described the killing as an isolated incident that will not affect ...
5m May 28, 2019
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920: Menstrual Hygiene campaign seeks to break cultural stereotypes among men and boys
As we observe Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Ministry of Education is advocating for policies to support improved Menstrual Hygiene for girls in South Sudan.    Menstrual Hygiene Day is commemorated annually on 28 May, to raise awareness about menstrual health management and break the stigma and taboos that surround menstruation.    The National Ministry of Health and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA)...
23m May 28, 2019
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919: Civil Society petition against extension of Pre-Transitional period hits snag
The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance has hit an obstacle in its lawsuit challenging the extension of the Pre-Transitional period.   The Civil Society groups dragged all the parties that are signatory to the peace agreement to court on the 15th of this month, claiming the six-month extension, that was unanimously approved, was not done through the correct procedures.  Alliance Chairperson, Aku...
5m May 28, 2019
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918: Police seize 300 illegal weapons in house-to-house search operation
Police have recovered more than 300 rifles in an ongoing weapons search operation in Juba.  Police spokesperson Maj. General Daniel Justin says unwanted substances such as marijuana were also seized. He says the rifles, inscribed with labels of the various security sectors have been returned to the respective institutions and cases have been opened against civilians found in possession of the i...
10m May 28, 2019
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917: Candid conversation on menstruation with two young ladies striving to break taboos
Menstruation is a normal occurrence but is often surrounded by taboo and shame especially among young girls, who sometimes stay away from school while on their period.   Every May 28, Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) raises awareness and combats taboos associated with menstrual hygiene with the goal of enabling women and girls to achieve their full potential. The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 20...
11m May 27, 2019
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916: New Bishop appointed for Catholic Diocese of Malakal
The Vatican has announced the appointment of a new Bishop for Malakal Diocese. Reverend Father Stephen Nyodho Ador Mojwok replaces Bishop Vincent Mojwok who retired ten years ago.   Bishop-elect Nyodho’s appointment was announced by Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic church, on Thursday. Malakal Diocese has till now been under the administration of Monsignor Roko Taban Musa. Bishop-elect Nyodho...
7m May 23, 2019
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915: Journalists tipped on effective sexual gender-based violence reporting
Journalists have been identified as a critical link in preventing and addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)  Recognizing their contribution UNICEF, UNFPA, the International Rescue Committee and Journalists for human Rights on Wednesday, 22 May, held a one-day workshop on ethical reporting practices for Gender Based Violence and child protection.  The workshop aimed to train journal...
15m May 23, 2019
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914: Artists Union and Jubek state review operation of Juba nightclubs
The South Sudan Artists Union and the mayor of Jubek state have agreed to scrutinize all night clubs in Juba city to ease a recent ban on nightclub operations.  Members of the Artists Union met with the governor on Wednesday to discuss the ban that has attracted discontent and dissatisfaction from the entertainment industry and a section of the public.  One of the concerns raised during a meeti...
7m May 23, 2019
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913: UNDP taps into young minds in latest round of South Sudan Youth Innovation Challenge
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is conducting its latest Youth Innovation Challenge in search for innovative solutions to addressing some of the country’s most pressing challenges.   This year’s challenge calls on youth to submit proposals on creative solutions to enhance agricultural development and food security.  Entries are open to South Sudanese nationals aged between 18 and ...
8m May 23, 2019
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912: Access and stigma hinder fistula treatment in South Sudan
As the world observes the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, a medical specialist says access to treatment and stigma are the main obstacles to correcting fistula among women in South Sudan.  The national ministry of health estimates that up to 60,000 women are living with the condition in hiding due to shame.   Dr. John Sebit Madit is the Chief Medial Director of Reconciliation Luther...
5m May 23, 2019
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911: UNOCHA: Humanitarian situation remains dire, cattle raids an increasing concern
The United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) says more than seven million people are in need of some form of humanitarian assistance across South Sudan and cautions that the situation remains dire, despite an overall decline in fighting. Despite an overall decline in direct fighting between government and opposition forces, cattle raids and inter-communal conflicts are an increa...
15m May 22, 2019
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910: MSF: Antivenom needed to cure snakebites in South Sudan
The World Health Organization will on Thursday launch a global plan for the prevention and control of snake bites. The ambitious strategy focuses on boosting investment in anti-venom research and providing updated medical advice for practitioners. The plan will strengthen health systems, build a stockpile of anti-venom and get good and safe products to areas in need. The WHO estimates that 10...
8m May 21, 2019
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909: Juba City Council to tighten enforcement of ban on night clubs
The Deputy Mayor of Juba City says the Council will tighten its enforcement of an order banning the operation of night clubs in Juba. This comes after one person was killed in a club over the weekend. Deputy mayor Thiik Thiik Mayardit confirms the incident occurred near Dehavana restaurant and says no arrests have been made. The governor of Jubek state, Augustino Jadalla Wani, announced the b...
12m May 21, 2019
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908: Civil Society Alliance drags parties to court over extension of Pre-Transitional period
The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance (SSCSA) has filed a lawsuit challenging the extension of the Pre-Transitional period. The suit filed in Juba High Court on May 15, claims the six-month extension, that was unanimously approved by all parties during a consultative meeting in Addis-Ababa, was not done through the correct procedures. They claim the proposal should have been put to a vote th...
6m May 17, 2019
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907: Police explains heavy deployments in Juba, urge public calm
The past few days have seen a heavy deployment on the streets of Juba, promoting public concern about the security situation in the national capital. The deployments came after reports that a section of youth was planning anti-government demonstrations, demanding the resignation of the President. The messages, believed to have been initiated in the diaspora, spread like wildfire on social med...
5m May 16, 2019
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906: Analyst’s perspective on President Kiir’s SPLA Day speech
A political analyst and professor at the University of Juba has welcomed the President’s speech as a heartfelt attempt to seek redirection to the path to peace. President Salva Kiir in a strongly-worded statement to mark SPLA Day, the founding anniversary of the national army and the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party sounded a stern warning to party members who he said hav...
5m May 16, 2019
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905: President Salva Kiir's speech on SPLA Day
President Salva Kiir says the SPLM party has abandoned its vision and turned against the people of South Sudan. In a press briefing at the Presidential J1 offices in Juba today, President Kiir said the party is selling the country for which millions of South Sudanese have lost their lives. In a strongly worded statement ahead of SPLA Day tomorrow, the President said ‘enough is enough’ and cal...
7m May 15, 2019
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904: UNMISS public opinion survey reveals widespread hope for lasting peace among South Sudanese
Results of a perception survey contracted by the UN Mission in South Sudan indicate an improved sense of security and optimism for peace among the local population. The face-to-face interviews conducted between December and January with approximately 2,300 people covered the security situation, the prospects for peace, and how UNMISS is performing. 70% of respondents report feeling either ver...
11m May 15, 2019
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903: SRSG Shearer: The President’s speech very much carried the theme of peace
President Salva Kiir officially opened the National Parliament on Tuesday in a speech to a joint sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States. The President reaffirmed his commitment to the peace process and extended an olive branch to opposition leader Riek Machar. “I am for peace and completely reject war,” were the words of the President. The Head of...
3m May 15, 2019
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902: President Kiir’s full speech at TNLA opening
President Salva Kiir officially opened the Transitional National Legislative Assembly today, in a speech that focused on the peace process and the way forward for its implementation. The Parliament officially resumes business for its 2nd session of 2019, after a four-month recess which the legislators used to sensitize their constituents on the revitalized peace agreement. In his address to t...
20m May 14, 2019
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901: Bishop Arama: This is the last intervention of the Church in the peace process
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly reopened today after months of recess. The MPs broke off for a four month break to sensitize their constituents on the revitalized peace agreement. Ahead of his The Primate of the Episcopal of the South Sudan, Justin Badi Arama in a strong message to the party leaders, warned that the spiritual retreat to The Vatican in April was the last interve...
7m May 14, 2019
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