626: Hate speech mitigation campaign changing Minds and Attitudes in refugee camps
An anti-hate speech campaign is underway in Uganda’s Kiryandongo refugee camp, aimed at instilling a spirit of peaceful coexistence among the thousands of South Sudanese refugees.  The four-month project is spearheaded by the Centre for Peace and Justice – a local South Sudanese civil society organisation based in Uganda.  Moro Stephen, the Field Officer for the Centre for Peace and Justice e...
5m Nov 13, 2018
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625: Joint Visits between SSPDF and Opposition High Command significant,” - SPLA - IO Spokesperson
“If we are not able to fight among ourselves, it means we can move the peace process forward. This is how Lam Paul Gabriel, SPLA – IO deputy army spokesperson described the joint visits by the SSPDF and the SPLAIO military high command. The two military groups have for the first time since the agreement was signed jointly visited Yei River state, Raja, Wau and Kajo – Keji. Lam Paul Gabriel, ...
5m Nov 13, 2018
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623: CTSAMM Technical Committee to Visit Wau next week
Senior generals from the government and opposition parties met in Khartoum for a fourth time this week, to discuss the status of implementation of the ceasefire. On the first day of the meeting, parties were urged to clearly and forcefully communicate orders to field commanders, to cease hostilities and allow access to ceasefire monitors. The CTC is comprised of representatives from the South...
15m Nov 09, 2018
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622: UNMISS supports formation of Civil Society forum in Bentiu
The Civil affairs division of the UN mission in South Sudan is facilitating the re-organisation of the civil society groups In Northern Liech state. About 50 civil society organization representatives met on Thursday to discuss the formation of a civil society forum. The forum will provide a platform to discuss pertinent issues in the state and act as agents of early warning and information d...
4m Nov 09, 2018
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621: Parliament Welcomes Discussion on Civil and Political Rights covenants
Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly held a one consultative event on the ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. With Technical support from the Human Rights Division and Rule of Law sections on the UN mission in South Sudan, the legislators also talked about the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights. Sworo Charle...
5m Nov 09, 2018
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617: MSF scaling heights to Treat and contain Khalazar in South Sudan
Southern Sudan is one of the areas in eastern Africa most affected by visceral leishmaniasis kala-azar. Kala azar is a deadly disease caused by a parasite and transmitted through the bite of sand flies. Without prompt appropriate treatment, as many as 95% of kala-azar patients die. Medicines San Frontiers - MSF runs Kalazar treatment centers in its projects in Lankien, Pieri in Greater upper...
7m Nov 09, 2018
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620: UNMISS Supports Government to Ratify key human rights covenants
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan – UNMISS is providing technical assistance to Government to see how best to ratify and implement the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The ratification of this international instrument is an important step towards broadening the scope of human rights protection i...
5m Nov 09, 2018
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619: "Stop the War, let us give Peace a Chance" - Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro SSOA
Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro, a member of South Sudan Opposition Alliance – SSOA, says he is highly optimistic that the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan will yield peace for the country. In an interview with Radio Miraya, Bakasoro said both the citizens and the government are tired of war and it is time for everyone to walk the talk of peace. “The government o...
7m Nov 09, 2018
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618: Drive Time Lively Conversation with Pasquali Akimani
Drivetime Host, Sebbi Abdul had an opportunity to host Pasquali Akimani, working with the Civil Affairs Division of the UN mission in South Sudan - UNMISS. "People must be thirsty for peace, they must be tired of war," said Akimani talking about the need for Peace in South Sudan. Akimani also spoke about his experience starting out as a refugee at just 8-years following  civil strife in his c...
26m Nov 08, 2018
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616: Positive steps gained as Fourth Ceasefire Technical committee meets in Khartoum
Senior generals from the government and opposition parties are meeting in Khartoum for a fourth time, to discuss the status of implementation of the ceasefire. Ruth Fenny, CTSAMM communications officer, confirmed that a joint team comprised of representatives from the government and opposition parties visited Yei last week. She said that a senior general from the South Sudan People’s defense ...
2m Nov 08, 2018
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615: UNMISS police commissioner, Unaisi Lutu Vuniwaqa, on improving protection of civilians through gender-responsive policing
UN Police commissioners attending the UN police week in New York, have underlined the need for Increased deployment of women police, to build trust with local populations. UNMISS police commissioner, Unaisi Lutu Vuniwaqa, told the Security Council on Wednesday that the mission has made great efforts to advance gender sensitive policing by introducing mixed Formed Police Units where some 50 per...
9m Nov 08, 2018
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614: Role of MPs Critical for implementation of South Sudan Revitalised Agreement, says Paul Yoane Bonju
The chairperson of the information committee of the National legislative assembly, Paul Yoanne Bonju, says the role of MPs in guiding the implementation of the revitalized agreement remains critical. He said this as members of parliament prepare to head out on recess. Paul Yoanne Bonju, said it is important for the MPs to reach out to their constituents and spread the message of peace. He sp...
6m Nov 08, 2018
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613: Young Lawyers Aid Rape and Sexual Assault Victims in South Sudan
For victims of rape or sexual assault, deciding to pursue justice in South Sudan can mean facing a daunting series of disappointments and frustrations and even worse not knowing where to find support. A group of young lawyers in Juba have teamed up to help rape and sexual assault survivors navigate the legal system.  Miraya’s Regina Gorle sat down with Reech Malual, Executive Director Screen ...
5m Nov 08, 2018
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612: Revenue Commissioner: 'South Sudan is one of the fastest growing economies'
Olympio Attipoe, Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue authority,  is using his first few months in office to take stock on of the progress made by the taxation  body. Speaking to Sani Martin on Nationwide program, Attipoe said the government has come up with the revenue modernization reform, to make sure that service delivery is more effective. "The only way to get the resources is...
46m Nov 07, 2018
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611: Interview with Norway Foreign Affairs Minister Eriksen Søreide, On visit to South Sudan
Norway’s Minister of Foreign affairs has announced an increase in her country’s aid package to South Sudan. The $17.5 million-dollar aid package increase will be channeled to health care, food security and education sectors. Eriksen Søreide, explained to Philip Andersen, UNMISS public information officer that Norway remains a sustainable partner for South Sudan; Listen here
5m Nov 07, 2018
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610: First Aid Competition opens in Juba Today
The fourth National First Aid competition opens in Juba today. The competition organized by the South Sudan red cross aims to draw more attention to the importance of first aid in today’s world. Henry Lokuri has been following this story and he caught up with Yohanis Johnson, South Sudan Red Cross First Aid Coordinator to find out more about this competition.
3m Nov 07, 2018
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609: South Sudan National Revenue Authority to introduce Integrated Tax Management System
The South Sudan National Revenue Authority is developing an Integrated Tax management system to ensure that taxes are accurately and efficiently collected to facilitate the government’s operations. This was revealed by the commissioner General of the South Sudan National Revenue Authority, Olympio Attipoe. Attipoe spoke to Sani Martin and explained how an intergrated tax management system wou...
6m Nov 07, 2018
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608: UNMISS Peacekeepers Run Vocational Training Center in Bor, gives hope to youths
It just keeps getting better. For the past three years, the Hanbit Vocational Training center in Bor has heralded the best skills opportunities for young men and women. Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea Horizontal Military Engineering Company at the UNMISS base in Bor have been praised for giving essential skills to the youths. More than 30 students, five of them girls, graduated from ...
3m Nov 07, 2018
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607: Experts push case for information access on Annual Africa day of information
Media experts and academia gather in Rwanda today to observe the Africa Day of Information. The day aims to revitalize the role of African media in the continent's transformation and develop-ment. Gerald Mbanda, head of Media Development at Rwanda Governance Board, told Radio Miraya that special discussions will focus on Africa's Transformation, through Access to Information.
5m Nov 07, 2018
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606: ‘Accelerate possibilities for Children’ - UNSC working group on Children and Armed conflict
"Consolidating Peace will open up great possibilities for the children of South Sudan.” This was the conclusion made by Olof Skoog, current Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations. Ambassador Olof Skoog led a high-level delegation of the UN Security Council Working group on children in conflict to Pibor and Bor on Tuesday to see first-hand the challenges created by ongoing vio...
5m Nov 07, 2018
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605: National Pre-Transitional Committee meeting takes place in Juba Wednesday
The next National Pre-Transitional Committee meeting takes place in Juba tomorrow Wednesday. The 10 – member National Pre-Transitional Committee is a body tasked with the oversight and implementation of the activities of the pre-transitional period. Peter Mayen, a member of the National Pre-transition committee says discussions will focus on ways to ensure successful implementation of the rev...
11m Nov 06, 2018
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604: "Girls are not goods to be sold on the Market" - Activists call for Action against 'bride Auction' in South Sudan
The story of Elizabeth Nyalong, a 17 – year old girl, who was put up for auction to the high-est bidder has sparked off anger among the women actvists in South Sudan. The women have described the auction of the girl who was eventually taken by the highest bidder as a mockery to the women of South Sudan. Speaking under their umbrella organisation; South Sudan women coalition, Aliker Deng chair...
42m Nov 06, 2018
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603: New Church Campaign to Rally Citizens for Reconciliation
A new Campaign spearheaded by the church seeks to promote Peace, reconciliation, and for-giveness. Themed, “experience the power of forgiveness” the Mega city campaign led by the South Sudan council of churches, will see interfaith leaders traversing the city mobilizing people to reconcile and forgive each other. Reverend Cannon Emmanuel Natania said the message carried by the campaign is pow...
9m Nov 06, 2018
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602: National NGO Expo opens in Juba November 15th
South Sudan’s biggest National NGO expo opens in Juba next week. The Expo organised by the South Sudan NGO forum will give both National and International NGOs an opportunity to showcase humanitarian and development activities the organisations are en-gaged in across the country. Pius Ojara, the Director of the South Sudan NGO Forum, told Miraya Breakfast show that the EXPO opening on Novembe...
12m Nov 05, 2018
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601: Peace Celebration: ‘Civil War is the Worst thing that can happen to a country’ – Speech by President of Somalia
The President of Somalia made a candid appeal to the President Salva Kiir and the Opposition lead-er Dr. Riek Machar to work together to stir the country on the path for peace. President Mohammed Abdulla Mohammed was one of the regional leaders that turned up for the National Peace celebrations in Juba this week. Referring to the Somali civil war, President Mohammed pointed out the dangers of...
5m Nov 03, 2018
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600: Statement by William John Endley, South African national after he was released in South Sudan.
William John Endley, a South African national and an adviser to South Sudanese opposition who was sentenced to death in South Sudan, for espionage and conspiring to overthrow the government, has been released. His release on Friday comes after President Salva Kiir told a gathering at the the National Peace celebrations that he was pardoning two prisoners of war that have been in detention. En...
1m Nov 02, 2018
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599: James Gatdet Dak; "I Want to Express my Happiness that I am Free Again"
The former spokesperson of the SPLM-IO leader, James Gatdet Dak, thanked President Salva Kiir for ordering his release from prison. “I would like to thank President Salva Kiir. We congratulate him not only on signing the peace agreement, but for the magnificent speech he made the other day during the peace celebration,” he said. He shared his happiness at regaining freedom; “I want to expres...
2m Nov 02, 2018
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598: SRSG calls for protection of Journalists as country prepares to implement Peace accord
The Special Representative of the secretary General, David Shearer, has emphasized the need to hold those who either harm or mistreat journalists to account. In his message to mark the International day to end impunity for crimes committed against journalists, David Shearer, who is also head of the UN mission in South Sudan said action must be taken to end the culture of impunity. He said thi...
1m Nov 02, 2018
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597: USA Urges Parties to expeditiously implement Cessation of Hostilities agreement
The United States Government is urging parties to take key steps to end all fighting everywhere, release all political detainees and prisoners of war including those held by the National Security Service. In an audio statement issued by the US embassy in Juba, Jonathan Cebra, the Public Affairs Officer, said parties and regional leaders must finalize the security arrangements for Juba, to pave...
2m Nov 02, 2018
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596: 'When Journalists are Targeted, Society as a whole Pays the Price' says UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
The United Nations Secretary General has urged Governments across the World to to take strong steps to ensure accountability for violence and attacks against journalists, and re-verse the trend of impunity. Antonio Guterres made the call-in commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed today. The secretary general paid tribute to the jour...
1m Nov 02, 2018
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595: Peace Celebration: Speech by Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt
The Prime Minister of Egypt, Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, said on Wednesday that Egypt remains committed to make peace in South Sudan a reality. Speaking at the venue of the celebrations in Juba, the prime minister said Egypt is willing to assist the implementation of the revitalized agreement including establishment of the cantonment sites, Training of new south Sudanese army, and the DDR program...
5m Nov 01, 2018
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594: Peace Celebrations: Speech by Gabriel Changson Lew Chang, South Sudan Opposition Alliance
The South Sudan Opposition has spoken directly to IGAD and international partners urging them to support the implementation of the agreement and help close the dark history of violence. In his speech during celebrations of the revitalized agreement, Gabriel Changson, called on the IGAD partners to speak with one voice and support the Peace process. He said the success of implementing the revi...
8m Nov 01, 2018
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593: Peace Celebration: Speech by President Salva Kiir
President Salva Kiir told a gathering in Juba that "Peace has come and it is here to stay" The President spoke of starting a new chapter, reconciling with his foe, Dr Riek Machar and also released two political detainees James Gadet and William Hendley as a commitment to the revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. Here is his speech in full.
51m Oct 31, 2018
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592: Peace Celebrations; Speech by President Yoweri Museveni
"It is ideologically incorrect to use war to solve political arguments," Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has said. President Museveni was one of the regional leaders that attended the celebration of the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan in Juba. The celebrations were held under the theme; 'Celebrating the dawn of peace, appreciating friends, cherishing ...
13m Oct 31, 2018
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591: Peace Celebration: Speech by SPLM -IO Leader, Dr. Riek Machar
The Leader of the SPLM- In Opposition, Dr Riak Machar, arrived in Juba on Wednesday to celebrate the Revitalised Agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. Dr Riak Machar addressed thousands of people for the first time since 2016, saying he is committed to peace in the country. He spoke of the need to release all political detainees and open the way for total reconciliation ...
26m Oct 31, 2018
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590: Peace Celebration: Speech by AU Ambassador Joram Biswaro
[...] "As leaders we should be ready and willing to bridge differences, build mutual trust and initial long term reforms in South Sudan," said the special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the African Union Liaison Office in South Sudan, Ambassador Joram Biswaro. Addressing a gathering in Juba, Ambassador Biswaro said it is time to walk the talk and the leaders must commit to bringing...
11m Oct 31, 2018
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589: Peace Celebration: Speech by David Shearer, Head of UNMISS
The Head of the UN mission in South Sudan, David Shearer, said much hard work is needed ahead to realise and fully implement the agreement. Danvid Shearer reiterated the need for collective efforts to build Trust which he described as the key ingredient needed in every step of implementing the agreement. “The key ingredient needed at every step is trust. The personalities who signed the Agree...
3m Oct 31, 2018
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588: Peace Celebration: Speech by President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde
The President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde, has delivered an impassioned plea asking armed groups on both government and opposition groups to silence the guns. This is just one of the key highlights of a speech she delivered during celebrations of the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. Here is the full speech
7m Oct 31, 2018
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587: Discussion on Peace Day - What will it take for South Sudan to gain Sustainable Peace
What will it take South Sudan to achieve total peace? And is today's celebration of the revitalised agreement a mark of new beginnings? That's the topic Jacob Bul and Micheal Wani discussed on Radio Miraya as part of the activities to celebrate the revitalised agreement on the resolution of Conflict in South Sudan. Listen to the full discussion
40m Oct 31, 2018
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586: Bhutanese Peacekeeper Pens Poem in Celebration of Peace day in South Sudan
A Bhutanese peacekeeper serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan has penned a poem reminding the leadership and the citizens of SouthSudan that "Peace is possible. In His poem titled; Peace Can Happen Again, Nandi K Dhungyel, currently serving as a UN Volunteer in South Sudan, speaks about the need to silence the guns, and begin to sow the seeds of peace. Dhungyel says South Sudan's total h...
1m Oct 31, 2018
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585: SRSG calls on parties to demonstrate commitment to Peace as #SouthSudan Celebrates revitalized Peace
The Special Representative of the Secretary General says the celebration of the revitalized agreement offers a fresh opportunity for all parties to demonstrate their commitment to end the conflict and build durable peace in the country. In his message, David Shearer, who is also head of the UN Mission in the country, said the signing of the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the confli...
2m Oct 31, 2018
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584: Civil Society Asks Parties to Focus on Critical Implementation Priorities
South Sudan Civil Society Forum, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, has asked Parties to the revitalised agreement to focus on critical implementation priorities. The civil society is particularly keen to see some progress made by the parties in the area of releasing political detainees and the women who were abducted during the war. "We urge the parties to immediately release those ...
7m Oct 30, 2018
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583: Dr. Lam Akol Confirms He will attend Peace Celebrations in Juba
"This is not a celebration to be happy and to enjoy, no! it is an occasion to raise awareness of the people regarding the peace process," -  Leader #SouthSudan Opposition Alliance, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin confirms he will attend Peace celebrations in Juba. The leader of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin has confirmed that he will travel from Khartoum to attend the Peace cele...
5m Oct 30, 2018
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582: Anglican Archbishop Peter Munde’s life and legacy remembered
Bishop Peter Munde Yacob, the Anglican Archbishop of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria Internal Province, has been remembered as man who was so passionate about peace. Speaking about his life and legacy, one of the prominent Christians in Yambio, Pastor Elinama Jacob Bisi, described a man who utilized every opportunity to preach peace. The deceased Bishop Peter was installed as the Archbishop o...
4m Oct 30, 2018
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581: Return of South Sudanese refugees in Ayaci County is alarming
Authorities in Ayaci county, of Torit state have voiced an alarm at the many South Sudanese refu-gees returning from Palabek refugee camp in Uganda to Ayaci county and already struggling with overstretched supplies and services. More than 300 community members mostly men and women have returned to Pogee and Pajok Payam, but lack food, shelter and water. UNMISS patrol team reached returnees in...
3m Oct 30, 2018
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580: University Students Protest Insecurity along Juba – Bor road
At least 200 students of Dr. John Garang memorial University of Science and technology gathered in Bor on Monday, shouting slogans calling for improved security along the Bor Juba road. This after a third-year student was critically injured in an ambush on Saturday while travelling from Juba to Bor to seat his exams. Okudu Andrew, a student representative told Radio Miraya correspondent in Bo...
4m Oct 30, 2018
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579: ‘Peace Day Celebration is essential to Build confidence’ – says official
More than one million people are expected to take part in celebrations to mark the national day of peace in Juba tomorrow. Sani Martin sat down with Kuol Atem Bol, SPLM Secretary for Political Affairs and Daniel Ali Abocha, Chairperson for SPLM Youth League to find out more about the celebration tomorrow. Kuol Atem begins by breaking down the people expected at the celebrations. Listen to th...
41m Oct 30, 2018
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578: CTSAMVM calls for heightened efforts to disseminate agreement among armed forces
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism – CTSAMVM, is calling for increased efforts to disseminate the agreement among the rank and file of the armed forces in South Sudan. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Ruth Fenny, CTSAMVM communications officer, said that the dissemination of the agreement and confidence building is essential to controll...
11m Oct 29, 2018
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577: Trash Talk: Activists talk about Garbage and litter collection
Tackling Garbage and litter needs to begin on a local level, but the city council also need to do more to clean the city and rid it of the menace of garbage heaps. This is a view of Youth activists in Juba who under their “Nadafa Le Beledna” campaign launched a massive cleanup over the weekend to make not just the city clean but in their own words; “make the nation bright.” Radio Miraya’s Mor...
6m Oct 29, 2018
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576: Works to Integrate R-ARCSS into National Constitution set to begin
The first National Constitution amendment committee has agreed to incorporate the Revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan into the constitution. Work on this process is expected to start on November 01st. popular This was agreed at the first national constitution amendment committee meeting held in Khartoum last week. Political and policy analyst, Wani Micheal, ...
5m Oct 29, 2018
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