139: UPDATE: Micheal Makuei Outlines latest developments from HLRF in Addis
Discussions at the High Level Revitalization Forum continued Thursday, with a focus on the two chapters (1 & 2) of the Agreement to resolve the conflict in South Sudan. Government Spokesperson, Micheal Makuei, spoke with the Journalists in Addis Ababa, saying he is optimistic that negotiators will carry peace home. Listen here.
3m Feb 15, 2018
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138: Crackdown on Plastic bags picks pace, as citizens urged to use baskets
Almost two months after the government banned plastic bags, government agencies finally cracked down on importers of plastic bags. An undisclosed amount of plastic bags were seized by the city council authorities enforcing a ban. The Ministry of Environment has warned that they would penalise vendors and traders. Roy Samson Dinyi, the Director General for Environmental Information and Educat...
5m Feb 15, 2018
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137: HLRF: Bishop Enoc Tombe & Rajab Mohandis discuss prospects for Peace in South Sudan
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan's Bishop of Rejaf, Enock Tombe, and Rajab Mohandis, ExecutiveDirector of the South Sudanese Network for Democracy and Elections (SSuNDE), speaks about the prospects for peace, as the second phase of the High Level Revitalization Forum draws to an end. This discussion recorded on Location in Addis Ababa, was moderated by Gabriel Shaddar. Listen here.
44m Feb 15, 2018
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136: HLRF Update: Youth activist concerned about gaps in negotiations
A youth representative at the High-Level Revitalization Forum is concerned that parties are not reaching substantial compromises to move the process forward. Emile Koiti told Gabriel Shaddar that  gaps still exist on certain issues. She is however hopeful a deal can be reached if the parties seize the opportunity for peace.
5m Feb 15, 2018
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117: How to translate yourself into Greatness
What is the true greatness? How can one live a great life? Why is that only a few people are considered great? These are just some of the questions that linger in the minds of millions of people in South Sudan today. Everyone wants to become great and Nobody likes failure. Some people think, if they get a big bank balance, beautiful wife, luxurious car and house, they will become great. But...
13m Feb 15, 2018
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135: Crackdown on illegal money changers in Juba city continues
Juba teaching hospital confirmed on Tuesday that one of the illegal money changers shot in a security operation died of his wounds. On Monday, two suspected dealers were shot and injured during the crackdown at the heart of the city center. Meanwhile, Police in Juba have confirmed say the joint operation to crack down on illegal money changers in Juba city is continuing. Philip Wani sat down...
5m Feb 14, 2018
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134: Teachers In Yei threaten to down tools over Salary arrears
Teachers in Yei River States are threatening industrial action if the state fails to pay salary arrears accumulated over the past four months. Speaking on Tuesday in an Interview with Radio Miraya, the Chairman Teachers Ad-hoc Yei River State, Yeka Joel, said both the state and National Minister of Education should intervene and clear all outstanding arrears. Yeka Joel told Regina Kwaje that ...
4m Feb 14, 2018
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133: UNMISS completes rehabilitation of the 197km Pibor-Bor road
Communities and local authorities in Boma state are celebrating the completion of a 197 Kilometers road - strecth linking Bor to Pibor. Rehabilitation of this road was completed on Tuesday, by the Korean Engineering peacekeepers serving with United Nations mission in South Sudan. Boma state governor David Yau Yau applauded the roadworks saying the Bor road will facilitate the delivery of huma...
5m Feb 14, 2018
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132: Hundreds displaced by clashes in Mukaya county Of Yei River state
Hundreds people have been displaced following recent clashes between armed groups in Mukaya county of Yei River state. Radio Miraya understands that there has been growing tension between groups allied to Former First Vice President Riak Machar and Former Governor of Western Equatoria. The commissioner of mukaya county Hon. Benia Jeje Clement spoke to Alahayi Nemaya in Yei and begun by explai...
4m Feb 14, 2018
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129: The price of peace: An interview with a South Sudanese SPLA veteran
“If we can not solve this problem alone, intervention is going to happen,” - Costello Garang Ring Lual, an SPLM veteran living in Germany and head of the newly formed South Sudan Patriotic Movement. He is attending the High Level Revitalisation Forum in Addis Ababa. Costello an ex- diplomat says he is strongly opposed to the use of war to achieve peace. He spoke exclusively to Gabriel Shadda...
29m Feb 14, 2018
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116: How to cultivate a spirit of forgiveness and beauty
How can I forgive someone who hurt me so badly, someone who killed my father and mother? How do you expect me to really forget and forgive? These two questions were paused to me by a hurting young woman who watched her husband and son killed in the conflict. Often considered the hardest thing to do, forgiveness takes strength of the spirit and beauty of the heart. Taurayi Sanders says when we...
12m Feb 14, 2018
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136: HLRF Update: Youth expresses concerns about gaps in negotiations
A youth representative at the High-Level Revitalization Forum is concerned that parties are not reaching substantial compromises to move the process forward. Emily Koiti,  says gaps still exist on certain issues. Koiti told Gabriel Shaddar that she hopes a deal can be reached if the parties seize the opportunity for peace. Listen to the interview
5m Feb 13, 2018
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131: The Quest for Peace in South Sudan - A conversation with Peace activists
Members of South Sudan Women Civil Society group discuss the prospects of Peace as the High Level Revitalization Forum in Addis Ababa continues. Panellists: Wani Micheal and John Pen from the South Sudan civil Society Forum Zainab Yasin - South Sudan Women Coalition Lorna James - South Sudan Women Coalition Moderator - Joseph Gabriel Shaddar
44m Feb 13, 2018
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130: High Level Revitalisation Forum Update with Micheal Makuei
Government spokesperson Michael Makuei has this evening (Tuesday) updated journalists on developments from the High Level Revitalization Forum in Addis Ababa. Listen here.
3m Feb 13, 2018
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128: What would Life be without Radio?
Today is World radio Day and the theme of the day is “Radio and Sports” On Miraya Breakfast show, Irene Lasu asked the listeners this morning to share their thought on What life would be like without a Radio and what is the longest time you lived without a radio and how did that make you feel? Listen to some of the amazing and powerful responses from the listeners across South Sudan.
5m Feb 13, 2018
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127: South Sudan Broadcasters Celebrate World Radio Day with lots of Sporting
In celebration of the day Broadcasters in South Sudan, have organized a series of sporting activities in line with the theme; Radio and sports. To tell us more about the days events George Livio called up kayanga John, chairman organizing committee of the South Sudan Broadcasters association. Listen here
4m Feb 13, 2018
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126: World Radio Day: Sports Broadcasting from a female sportscasters World
As part of World Radio day conversations,  we spoke to two women with a great passion for sports. Ms. Martina Brooks is from Liberia where she among others served as a woman sports broadcaster in her home country Liberia. MARTINA has many sports awards to her name; including United Nations Mission in Liberia Female Journalist of the Year, Paynesville Players Union Sport Journalist of the Year...
8m Feb 13, 2018
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125: HLRF Update: SPLA – IO condemns hostilities in Nassir
On Monday, the second phase of the High Level Revitalisation Forum entered week two, but with a major snag, after SPLM-IO delegation of Riek Machar walked out of the morning’s discussions, protesting reports of fresh fighting near Nassir town in Latjor state. Discussions on the transitional security arrangements, were grounded to a halt as each side blamed the other for the attack. Shortly af...
2m Feb 13, 2018
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115: How to Create Your Legacy
You are the master of your destiny, the fountain of your soul, the author of your dreams, the king and queen of your future goals. Destiny, Dreams and Goals are major ingredients to a memorable legacy. So how can you create your own legacy? Taurayi Sanders has the tips and tricks in today’s motivation thought. Listen here.
11m Feb 13, 2018
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124: Audio Statement: Micheal Makuei explains why SPLM-IO delegation walked out of Peace Talks
Sources attending the High-Level Revitalization Forum in Addis Ababa say the SPLM-IO delegation of Riek Machar has walked out of this morning’s discussions. The delegations are expected to discuss transitional security arrangements. The news of the IO boycott comes as reports of fresh fighting near Nasser town in Latjor state. Each side is blaming the other for the attack. Micheal Makuei, Go...
6m Feb 12, 2018
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123: “We must have Peace now” - Pagan Amum
Pagan Amum, South Sudan’s reknown politician has stressed an urgent need for a peace agreement by the warring sides in the country, but confessed that “we are not close” to such an accord due to the wide gaps between the warring sides. The High-Level Revitalization Forum, kicked off on February 5 and is expected to end on Friday February 16. in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Pagan Amum told Reporters...
5m Feb 12, 2018
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122: South Sudan is watching, Citizens Cry out for Peace
“South Sudan is watching” – This has been the catchphrase of the South Sudan Civil Society Forum as the High Level Revitalisation Forum kicked off in December. The South Sudan Civil Society Forum, have been rallying the citizens to stay alert and watchful, but above all hold the parties to the conflict to account for the pain inflicted on the country by the conflict. In this audio, Geoffrey D...
4m Feb 12, 2018
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121: Church urge warring parties to Cease Hostilities, sieze one last chance 4 peace
The second phase of talks between South Sudan's warring parties continue today. The talks which kicked off last week in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa aim to revitalize a 2015 peace deal between the government and opposition forces. The South Sudan Episcopal church issued a statement,  urging the parties to negotiate in the interest of the people of South Sudan, make compromises and priorit...
5m Feb 12, 2018
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120: Candidates express optimism as Secondary School exams begin
In Yambio, a common ritual is for candidates preparing for exams to leave their parents homes and pitch camp at schools to make final revision touches. Our reporter, Siba Martin in Yambio visited one such camp at Timbiro secondary school and spoke to the students, many of who expressed optimism on grounds thatthey had enough time to prepare and their efforts are promising.
2m Feb 12, 2018
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119: UNMISS steps in to help candidates sitting South Sudan Secondary exams
The UN Mission in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state together with humanitarian partners are facilitating the South Sudan Secondary School Certificate examinations which kick off today. More than 700 students from the PoC site are sitting this years exams at a designated center lodated in Buluk A outside the Poc site. UN Peacekeepers will transport the students from the Protection of Civil...
6m Feb 12, 2018
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114: Seek to learn from ANYTHING that you come across
Anything is a subject that may not be easy to talk about, especially when the word anything is looked from a broader point of view. To find out how anything becomes a valuable part of your life, is a process that requires you to listen to Taurayi Sanders. Listen here for Today's Motivation.
12m Feb 12, 2018
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119: Civil Society Activists Discuss the Prospects of Peace in South Sudan at HLRF
Civil Society activists discuss South Sudan's peace negotiations at the High Level Revitalisation Forum in Addis Ababa, prospects for completing and implementing a final deal. Panellists: Jacob Bul - Anataban youth activist Riya Woman - Crown the Woman Mario Konyen Nakuwa  -Civil Society Activist James Reath - Activist Moderator - Gabriel Shaddar
47m Feb 09, 2018
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119: Negotiations at the HLRF hit another stalemate - Michael Makuei
Negotiations at the ongoing High Level Revitalization Forum hit another stalemate on Friday following disagreements over article 28 in the declaration of principles. The government delegation is demanding the removal of an article authorizing punitive measures against individuals who violate the peace process, while the opposition side is in strong support. The talks entered their fifth day t...
4m Feb 09, 2018
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119: Parties in Addis hit deadlock over structure of Transitional Parliament
Talks at the revitalization forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia hit a deadlock yesterday as parties failed to agree on the status and composition of the legislature. The government position is for the Transitional Parliament to be expanded, while the opposition wants a reconstituted and smaller House. A committee was formed to consult on the stalemate and report back to the plenary today [Friday] ...
1m Feb 09, 2018
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119: Nation holds Interfaith Prayers and fasting for Peace
Citizens of South Sudan are being urged to gather at churches this Saturday,  to pray and fast for peace, in the light of the ongoing IGAD high level Revitalization Forum in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. In Juba, the event will take place at All Saints Cathedral. Susan Dokolo, called up Father James Oyet Latansio, the General Secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches to find out more about t...
6m Feb 09, 2018
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119: EU Head in South Sudan insists Perpetrators of SGBV must be held to account
The head of EU delegation in South Sudan, Frances Collins says perpetrators of sexual and gender based violence must be held accountable. Ms. Frances sounded the warning in Juba on Thursday during a one-day forum on the impact of conflict-related sexual and gender base violence organized by the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanisms-CTSAMM. She spoke with Phili...
4m Feb 09, 2018
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119: Parties at HLRF under pressure to relieve the citizens of suffering
Both Government and opposition delegates attending the second phase of the High Level Revitalisation Forum in Addis Ababa, are under pressure to to relieve the pain the people of South Sudan have suffered over the past 5 - years. This according to Kwaje Lasu, a representative of the opposition group. He said peace is possible if parties agree to own the agreement and reach an amicable solution...
3m Feb 09, 2018
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119: South Sudan Environment Ministry takes steps to protect wetlands
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is working on new measures to protect the country’s wetlands from destruction. An independent technical commission composed of specialized persons will be established to conduct an inventory and to assess and monitor the Sudd wetlands in Jonglei. Joseph Lam Achaye, the Director general of Wetlands and Biodiversity says the team will also carry out publ...
5m Feb 08, 2018
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119: Enough Project Urges AU & IGAD to Clamp Down on Peace process Spoilers
The Enough Project is challenging the African Union to back up its threats to hold spoilers of the peace process to account with practical measures and consequences. The Deputy Director of Policy at the organization, Brian Adeba told Radio Miraya that the recent unilateral arms embargo announced by the United States would only be effective if other countries and stakeholders cooperate in enfor...
5m Feb 08, 2018
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119: South Sudan Central Bank to inject more dollars into the Forex Market
The Central Bank will this week inject more dollars into the foreign exchange market in what has been described as efforts to improve the level of liquidity in the market and bring down commodity prices. The first Deputy Governor in the Bank of South Sudan, Dier Tong Ngor, confirmed the plan to release more dollars on Wednesday during a news conference in Juba. Dier Tong Ngor said the Central...
4m Feb 08, 2018
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119: Livestock Ministry to dispatch medical team to investigate cattle disease in Terekeka
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries is dispatching a medical team to investigate the death of hundreds of livestock in Terekeka. Media reports say up to 5,000 animals died from an unknown disease. However Dr. Jacob Korok, a Director General of veterinary services says the ministry has recorded only one thousand cattle deaths linked to a suspected Septicemia-bacterial disease in Tali, Tere...
6m Feb 07, 2018
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119: MSF steps up efforts to tackle Dog Bite Menace in South Sudan
Man’s best friend, dogs, are turning out to be public nuisance in many parts of South Sudan. Cases of dog bites have been reported in some parts of the country and these dog bites can result into rabies and ultimate death of victims if not treated. The key question today,  is how can we control the suffering of those who fall victim to stray dogs? Irene Lasu sat down with Dr Makur Mayom Phil...
6m Feb 07, 2018
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119: SRSG Applauds Parties for taking steps to attend HLRF
The Special Representative of the Secretary General also head of the UN Mission in South Sudan says parties to the peace agreement must be willing to make compromises to push the peace process forward. David Shearer was in Addis Ababa for the opening of the High-Level Revitalization Forum and said the negotiations must be in the interest of the people of South Sudan. Speaking in an Interview ...
5m Feb 07, 2018
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119: Pagan Amum Urges Fighting parties to submit to the will of the people
“Let us not use power struggle to destroy South Sudan and Destroy the people of South Sudan, everybody who is interested on power should submit to the will of the people.” That’s according to Pagan Amum a South Sudanese politician resident in the United States of America. Pagan Amum flew into Addis Ababa to attend the second phase of the Revitalisation Forum. Gabriel Shaddar asked him to shar...
6m Feb 07, 2018
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119: South Sudan Minister of Information says tough action is needed on Ceasefire violations
"This idea of saying the violations have been committed by the parties is not correct and is not acceptable, it is high time to call a spade a spade." That's according to the Minister of Information, Micheal Makuei, who is currently in Addis Ababa to take part in the High Level Revitalization Forum. Speaking to Journalists in Addis Ababa, Minister Makuei assured the nation that it is critical...
5m Feb 07, 2018
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119: Church expresses New Optimism at 2ND Phase of HLRF
“Put aside your differences and Put the people of South Sudan first,” - This is a stark reminder the Episcopal church of Sudan and South Sudan is sending out to mediators and parties attending the second phase of the High Level Revitalisation Forum which kicked off Monday in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. This phase comes after months marked by finger-pointing, recrimination and now U.S...
6m Feb 06, 2018
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119: UNICEF prepares reintegration packages for former child soldiers
UNICEF is preparing reintegration packages and psychosocial support for hundreds of former child soldiers in Yambio. Some 300 children will be released in a program organized by the National Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Commission with support from the UNICEF and the UN Mission in South Sudan.  The children aged between 10 and 16 years, including girls, previously fought for ...
8m Feb 06, 2018
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119: South Sudan Defense Minister says US Sanctions thaw Peace efforts in South Sudan
South Sudan Minister of Defense and Veterans’ Affairs, Kuol Manyang Juuk, sharply denounced the sanctions Slapped on the country by the United States of America on February 02nd, saying it threatens prospects of positive results from the peace talks.  "I would really like to call on America to withdraw the sanctions, it’s not a healthy decision" Kuol Manyang Juuk said in an interview with Gabr...
6m Feb 06, 2018
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119: Discussions enter day two at High-Level Revitalization Forum
Discussions enter day 2 today at the High-Level Revitalization Forum for peace going on in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Today, delegates will cover chapter one and chapter two of the peace agreement to do with the transitional government and the permanent ceasefire.  Information Minister Michael Makeui is in Addis Ababa and says the government delegation is strongly represented. He spoke with Gab...
17m Feb 06, 2018
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119: UNMISS facilitates release of 300 child soldiers in Yambio
Nearly three hundred former child soldiers in Yambio will be released back into the community tomorrow. The children aged between 10 and 16 years, including girls, previously fought for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the South Sudan National Liberation Movement (SSNLM). Their demobilization is being supported by UN children’s agency - UNICEF and the UN Miss...
11m Feb 06, 2018
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119: Abraham Awolich, South Sudan Senior Policy Analyst discusses impact of US sanctions against South Sudan
The US Government on Friday announced a restriction on arms transfers to South Sudan where tens of thousands have died in civil war. US State Department spokeswoman, Heather Nauert, said in a statement that  the United States is enacting restrictions on arms transfers with South Sudan In response to this continued violence and brutality against civilians and humanitarian workers. The State De...
20m Feb 06, 2018
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119: British Doctor says lifestyle changes can keep cancer at bay
A British medical doctor is encouraging healthy diet to reduce risks of cancer. Catherine Davison, a doctor in the UNMISS Force Medical Unit says intake of fruits and vegetables and reduced sweet and fatty foods reduce chances of all forms of cancer. Dr Catherine Spoke on the Miraya Doctor Program this morning, sayig  lifestyle changes including more exercise and less consumption of alcohol a...
23m Feb 05, 2018
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119: UN Donor Mission to Yambio Concludes with Promising set of actions
A two-day high level UN-donor mission to Yambio ended Friday, with a promising set of actions. This according to the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, spoke with Siba Martin, saying the visit aimed to to strengthen coordination and partnership on resilience and recovery efforts. Listen to the interview.
5m Feb 05, 2018
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119: One man's Journey to Entrepreneurship in South Sudan
Kerbino Wol is the founder of Nile foundation and an entrepreneur who established himself from a humble background through his Security Company, KASS Security. The Nile Foundation, a national organization has trained over 1,500 young people in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership and peace building through sports. Kerbino spoke to Sebit William about Entrepreneurship, Youth Empowerment a...
15m Feb 05, 2018
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113: Interview: UK Charge D’affaires in South Sudan, Mike Reilly on Sanctions and Expectations from HLRF
The UK Charge D’affaires in South Sudan, Mike Reilly is calling on regional bodies and governments to take action and support sanctions against spoilers of the South Sudan peace process.  The European Union on Friday announced restrictions against Former army Chief of Staff General Paul Malong, Deputy Chief of Defense and Inspector General Malek Reuben Riak and Information Minister Michael Mak...
18m Feb 05, 2018
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