112: South Sudan and Sudan agree with Sudan on border demilitarized zones
South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to verify the redeployment of forces along the common border in a deal signed in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa on Sunday. The agreement was brokered under the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel on Sudan and South Sudan, chaired by former South African President Thabo Mbeki - in line with security provisions in the nine cooperation agreements sig...
25m Feb 05, 2018
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111: Kenyan Catholic Priest expelled from Tombura state
A Kenyan catholic priest has been evicted from Tombura for his alleged involvement in illegal activities. Tambura state information minister Mathew Aime, confirmed on Thursday that Father Joseph Gtingi was asked by authorities to leave Ngboko, Rii- Yubu immediately. Aime spoke with Sani Martin explaining the circumstances leading to the  priests expulsion from the state.
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110: National Constitution Amendment Committee starts review of Political Parties Act
The National Constitutional Amendment Committee – the NCAC, has started the review of the political parties’ act, to facilitate democratic registration of political parties.  The review covers requirements and minimum standards for parties to register. National Constitutional Amendment Committee Chairperson, Gichira Kibara told Miraya Breakfast Show that this is one of several laws the commit...
15m Feb 02, 2018
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109: Ugandan Youth Pays Glowing Tribute to fallen Sensational Musician Mowzey Radio
"I want people to remember Radio as a sensational artist, someone who writes a song and you feel like he looked right through you and saw what you wanted to say and just put pen to paper and brought out all those feelings," - Josephine Kyobutungyi, a young Uganda paying tribute to a Radio gone silent! The social media and News papers across the East African region have been littered with super...
3m Feb 02, 2018
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108: Youths Demand Broader discussions at HLRF
As parties prepare for the second phase of the High-Level Revitalization Forum in Addis Ababa next week, the youth of South Sudan are pressing for broader discussions beyond power sharing. Michael Wani, Director of the Okay Africa foundation says young people are eager to hear discussions focusing on governance and the country’s people. Micheal Wani and Malish John Peter, of the Institute of ...
12m Feb 01, 2018
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107: UNICEF global appeal targets 2.4mln children in South Sudan
More than two million children in South Sudan are set to benefit from an emergency appeal put out by UNICEF for children in conflict zones. The UN children’s agency launched the global appeal on Tuesday seeks to raise 3.6 billion dollars for response programs in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Nigeria, Syria and Yemen. Obia Achieng, the Chief of Field Operations in the UN...
10m Feb 01, 2018
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106: “Trust and maintaining momentum key for success of Revitalization Forum,” says scholar
A researcher and former peace monitor in South Sudan says the success of the next session of the High-Level Revitalization Forum the convenes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 05th largely depends on realistic benchmarks, clear expectations and maintaining momentum. Aly Verjee, the former acting chief of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), now visiting research scholar wi...
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105: South Sudanese artists stage peace concert in Addis Ababa
A group of young talented South Sudanese artists from the Ana Taban youth advocacy group are camped in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hoping to use their talent to influence and raise global attention to the South Sudan peace process. The ten youth join thousands of African artists under the African Artists Peace Initiative umbrella, a Pan-African movement of artists and peacemakers, championing a cul...
4m Jan 31, 2018
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104: South Sudanese human rights activist nominated for UN Special Rapporteur position
A South Sudanese Human Rights activist has been nominated for the position of UN Special Rapporteur on assembly and Association Rights. Rita Lopidia, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of EVE Organization for Women Development is among 43 candidates drawn from various parts of the world. The candidates will be reviewed at the next Human Rights Council session taking place from the 26th of ...
3m Jan 31, 2018
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103: AU meetings were 'tough' and 'confrontational,' says Lomuro
Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro has described meetings held at the just concluded African Union Heads of State summit in Addis Ababa as ‘tough’ and ‘confrontational.’ Lomuro was part of the team that accompanied President Salva Kiir for the summit.  Speaking to journalists on return at Juba international airport, Lomuro said the President held several side meetings with leaders to ...
4m Jan 30, 2018
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102: UNHCR back in Lasu Refugee Settlement for first time since 2016
United Nations High commissioner For Refugee (UNHCR) has resumed operations in Lasu settlement camp in Yei River state for the first time since 2016. Armed men attacked the camp in 2016 forcing many refugees to flee to the Democratic Republic of Congo while others scattered to the bushes. UNHCR Communications Officer Emil Sahakyan, said the agency will be visiting Lasu refugee camp twice in a...
4m Jan 30, 2018
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101: SPLA-IO announces release of 15 PoWs
The SPLA-IO affiliated to Riek Machar says they have released 15 prisoners of war in accordance with the cessation of hostilities agreement. The December 21 agreement gave parties till 7th January – 14 days since the signing of the deal to hand over all prisoners of war to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The deputy spokesperson of the SPLA-IO Lam Paul Gabriel told Radio M...
4m Jan 30, 2018
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100: "It is crucial for South Sudan parties to make necessary compromises for peace," USG Lacroix
"The international community and the region will not continue to tolerate agreements being signed and violated in total impunity." The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations says the regional and international community should consider consequences for violators of the cessation of hostilities agreement. In a briefing to the UN Security Council yesterday, Jean-Pier...
9m Jan 25, 2018
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99: UN Special Representative David Shearer press statement 24.01.2018
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General also Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, says the UN Mission in South Sudan stands firmly with the international community to condemn any party that initiates violations against the cessation of hostilities agreement. Speaking at a media briefing in Juba on Wednesday, Mr Shearer said the High-Level Revitalization Forum set to resume in Addis Ababa...
6m Jan 24, 2018
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98: Okay Africa Foundation launches mentorship program to promote girl child education
As schools prepare to open for the new academic year next month, Okay Africa Foundation - a local non-profit organization has launched a campaign to keep girls in school. The three-month online drive seeks to raise alarm on the dangers of early marriage and importance of educating girls. The organsiation is involving educated and succesful women to share their stories and inspire young girls ...
5m Jan 24, 2018
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97: “I am humbled by God’s calling,” says new ECSS head
The Bishop of Maridi, Justin Badi Arama, has been elected as the new Primate and Archbishop of the Church of South Sudan in a very-tight election. In an interview with Radio Miraya, Bishop Justin said he plans to use his God ordained position to preach peace. Bishop Justin garnered 80 votes, beating Bishop Abraham Yel Nhial from Aweil who secured 79 votes. Only two candidates were nominated ...
6m Jan 23, 2018
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96: We remain committed to reporting violations in South Sudan - CTSAMM
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM), says it remains committed to delivering on its mandate to monitor and report violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement. This was in response to criticisms by Cabinet Affairs Minister, Elia Lomuro last week, rejecting recent reports that were released by the monitors citing the government and oppositi...
6m Jan 22, 2018
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95: Demilitarization of South Sudan-Sudan border area 'on track' - Defence Minister
The Minister of defence says progress is being made in demilitarizing the South Sudan – Sudan border, in accordance with security arrangements spelled out in the 2012 corporation agreements signed between the two countries. In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Kuol Manyang Juk says the SPLA have withdrawn up to 10kms away from the border areas since the last border meeting held three m...
7m Jan 22, 2018
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94: South Sudan Bureau of Standards cracks down on unstandardized weights and measures
The National Bureau of Standards has intensified the fight against consumer exploitation by destroying unstandardized measuring instruments in Juba markets. Enforcement officers have confiscated cups, buckets and various implements, which traders have been using to weigh commodities - including rice, sugar and beans. The operation comes after several warnings were issued to the businesspeople...
6m Jan 22, 2018
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93: UN Special Envoy: Next phase of High-Level Revitalization forum likely to be more ‘difficult’ and ‘complicated’
The UN Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan has outlined three key issues expected to be on the agenda at the next phase of the High-level Revitalization forum for the South Sudan peace agreement. Ambassador Nicholas Haysom is in Juba to meet with government officials, civil society representatives and other stakeholders ahead of the forum set for early next month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ...
6m Jan 19, 2018
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92: Episcopal Church in Kajo-Keji mobilizes for returning populations
As populations continue to leave refugee camps and displacement areas to return to their homes in Yei, the church diocese of Kajo-Keji has embarked on a mobilization drive to raise assistance for the returnees. The diocese has so far collected 200 bags of grain, and is seeking more contributions to help the communities settle back home. Emmanuel Murye Modi, the Bishop of Kajo-Keji Diocese say...
5m Jan 19, 2018
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91: CTSAMM: We do not seek to blame one party over the other, but to report the situation as it is
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) has released reports pinning both government and opposition forces for multiple violations of a December cessation of hostilities agreement. The reports indicate that sixteen people have been killed - including three children, since the agreement came into effect less than a month ago. The information is contai...
10m Jan 18, 2018
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90: Civil Society urge parties to Release Prisoners of War, Commit to Peace
Civil Society is calling upon all parties to stop hostilities and move forward on the release all political prisoners and detainees, as stipulated in the cessation of hostilities agreement. The December 21 agreement signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, gave the parties seventy-two hours from its signing, to submit the names of political prisoners to the International Committee of the Red Cross for...
5m Jan 17, 2018
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89: Juba Legislative Council considers ban on polythene bags
Juba City Legislative Council is discussing an order banning the use and importation of plastic bags. The instruction was issued last November by the Mayor of Juba City, citing environmental and health concerns. Michael Ladu Alajabu, Speaker of the Legislative Council says the mayor’s office has provided samples of paper bags that would substitute the plastic or polythene bags. Ladu says the...
6m Jan 17, 2018
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88: Expert: Local production key to stabilizing South Sudan economy
A Director in the National Bureau of Statistics says the people of #SouthSudan will have to start producing locally to experience what he calls “economic revitalization.” David Chan Thiang, the Director of Economic Statistics says the hyperinflation the country is experiencing has been exacerbated by lack of hard currency and dependency on goods from neighboring countries. He says local produ...
5m Jan 16, 2018
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87: Relief and Rehabilitation Commission in Yei braces for returnee influx
The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission office in Yei River State is preparing for an influx of returnees in the coming weeks as it continues to register returning residents from refugee camps in neighboring Uganda. Several people have already made the voluntary journey with the return of relative calm to Yei, coupled with what they term as ‘increasingly difficult’ conditions in the refugee c...
5m Jan 16, 2018
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86: ‘Concerned Citizens’ group travels to meet former army chief of Staff Gen Paul Malong in Nairobi
A group calling itself ‘The concerned citizens of South Sudan’ has left for Nairobi, Kenya to meet with former army chief of general staff General Paul Malong. Presidential spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny confirms that the delegation of more than 10 people left on Monday morning after getting approval from President Salva Kiir. “It is not a governmental delegation but is a delegation of concern...
3m Jan 15, 2018
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85: UN and partners launch initiative to curb child rights violations in South Sudan
The United Nations and donors from a number of diplomatic missions have launched an initiative to curb the growing number of child rights violations in the face of the ongoing fighting. The Group of Friends of Children and armed Conflict - CAAC, is headed by the Canadian Embassy and co-led by both UNICEF and UNMISS with the involvement of the Chinese, Swedish, European Union and Norwegian Emba...
14m Jan 15, 2018
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84: Bishop Enock Tombe retires from active service
Bishop Enock Tombe of the Episcopal Diocese of Rajaf has announced his retirement from active service after eight years in office. Retired Bishop Tombe made the announcement on Sunday and said the Archbishop of the Internal Province of Central Equatoria, Paul Yugusuk, would take the mantle as Acting Bishop until a new head of diocese is elected within ninety days. Bishop Tombe officially reti...
5m Jan 15, 2018
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83: Anti-human trafficking unit blames bad traditions for increase in human trafficking
The head of the anti-human trafficking and migrant smuggling unit warns that cultural practices are largely to blame for increasing cases of human trafficking in South Sudan. The International Labor Organization estimates that human trafficking rakes in $150 billion a year and that there are 20.9 million trafficking victims worldwide. So how is south Sudan responding to the problem of Human t...
28m Jan 12, 2018
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82: Government partners with JICA to push for social cohesion and Unity through Sports
Preparations for the third National Unity day sports event scheduled for January 23rd are in high gear. A contingent of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan have over the past week been renovating and compacting four football grounds in Juba ahead of the games scheduled to start on January 27th . The national Unity day is organized by the National Ministry of Cu...
13m Jan 12, 2018
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81: UNICEF Embarks on Expansion of water project in Wau town
The United Nations Children’s agency – UNICEF has embarked on an expansion of the urban water project, to improve water access to the residential areas in Wau town. With funding from the Government of Japan, the project Government is expected to be completed in two month time. Shefiq Rahaman, UNICEF Chief of Field Office for Bahr Elghazal says the aim of the project is to address the issue of...
4m Jan 11, 2018
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80: Yei River authorities deploy RRC officials at border entry points
Authorities in Yei river state have deployed officials from the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission at border entry points to assess voluntary returnees. Yei River state governor, David Lokonga Moses, made the announcement during an emergency meeting with humanitarian agencies in Yei on Monday. Philip Wani called up the governor to find out how many people have so far returned and how the au...
6m Jan 11, 2018
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79: GAIS processing Pesticide free seeds in Gbudwe state, South Sudan
Global Agriculture Innovation & Solution (GAIS) Ltd, an international agriculture development organisation is processing pest resistant seeds in preparation for the planting season in Gbudwe state. Charu Chandra, the Chief Operating Officer of GAIS, said the organisation is processing maize, groundnuts and cowpea seeds for distribution to the local farmers in Gbudwe state. Francis Felix KATIE...
5m Jan 11, 2018
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78: MoH investigates suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever in Yirol East, Eastern Lakes State
The National Ministry of Health has sent a team of five doctors to investigate suspected viral haemorrhagic fever which has killed three people in Yirol East county. Dr. Mathew Tut says  a multi-sectoral response was launched by the Ministry of Health, WHO and other experts from the human and animal health for an in-depth investigation to establish the cause of deaths in three people,  as well...
5m Jan 11, 2018
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77: WFP outlines plan to fight hunger in South Sudan over the next three years
The United Nations World Food Program has embarked on a 3 –year interim country strategic plan for South Sudan designed to improve nutrition and food security and to make communities more resilient. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Tomson Phiri, WFP communications officer in South Sudan said the plan is a major milestone for the country. Phiri re-echoed a call for peace in the country, so t...
7m Jan 10, 2018
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75: New Reforms expected to shake South Sudan education sector
A set of new reforms are expected to shake the country’s education sector. The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has directed all teachers with primary school certificate to be relieved of their duties. In addition, any Secondary schoolteacher without a University degree qualification will not be allowed to teach when the new school year opens this February. These are just some o...
6m Jan 09, 2018
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74: South Sudan Presidency Cautions Malong Loyalists against Subversive activities
President Salva Kiir has urged SPLA officers loyal to former Chief of General staff, Paul Malong Awan, to desist from engaging in subversive activities. Addressing a news conference at the Presidential Palace in Juba, the Presidential Spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny, said government has received credible information linking Malong to planning subversive activities using his loyalists. Ateny sai...
4m Jan 09, 2018
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76: Scattered Cattle pose relocation challenges in Jubek state
A committee that was tasked with the relocation of cattle from Jubek state, has acknowledged that the task is becoming increasingly difficult because the animals are scattered. The 16-member team headed by Jubek security adviser, John Lado Tombe, says the cattle owners have not show any signs of going back to their places of origin and no animals have been assembled along the river in Lobonok ...
5m Jan 08, 2018
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73: Former bodyguard of Malong denies links to subversive activities
The man who served as a bodyguard to the Former Chief of Staff General Paul Malong Malong has denied any links to subversive activities against the state. Deng Deng Ngok, also known as Deng Arach came out to clear his name on Monday, after a story linking him to a group fighting the government went viral on the social media. He spoke with Radio Miraya Reporter Deng Mou in Aweil saying that hi...
2m Jan 08, 2018
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72: South Sudanese Refugees begin optimistic journey back to Yei
More than 50 South Sudanese who have been living in Uganda as refugees returned home on Sunday, an optimistic decision largely driven by the recently signed cessation of hostilities agreement. The authorities in Yei River state received the refugees, who are reportedly part of a larger group of South Sudanese eager to return home. Radio Miraya spoke with two of the newly arrivals in Yei and t...
4m Jan 08, 2018
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71: South Sudan Embassy in Harare closed over student’s impasse
Operations at the country’s embassy in Harare, the Capital of Zimbabwe have grounded to a halt, after students pitched camp there. For the past three weeks, more than 30 students have camped at the embassy after two of the Universities denied them food and accommodation for failure to clear outstanding fees arrears. On the phone line from Zimbabwe, Makuei Makunchu, a student’s representative ...
5m Jan 08, 2018
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70: Health Specialist urge Government to get tougher on drug abuse
A public health specialist is calling for tougher action on drug abuse, with restrictions on drug access and punitive measures against drug users The call on Monday came amid rising concerns that Drug use and abuse is slowly creeping into the country’s communities and posing a huge risk to the youths. Dr. Kadyang Modi, a public health specialist in the Ministry of Health says tougher policies...
10m Jan 08, 2018
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69: USA "actively developing" additional tools to punish Peace spoilers in South Sudan
“Peace making in civil war is a risky business. The biggest source of risk comes from spoilers—leaders and parties who believe the emerging peace threatens their power, world view, and interests and who use violence to undermine attempts to achieve it.” This according to Stephen John Stedman, writing in international conflict resolution after the cold war. (https://www.beyondintractability.org...
4m Jan 05, 2018
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68: “Enough is Enough, Make compromises for Peace,” Micheal K Morrow tells South Sudan
Juba / South Sudan: Enough is enough, it’s time to get serious, and find peace in South Sudan.” This is the Troika’s message reiterated by Michael K. Morrow,the US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission in South Sudan (https://ss.usembassy.gov/embassy/juba/ambassador/) . Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Micheal K. Morrow (https://ss.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/)  spoke of the urg...
5m Jan 05, 2018
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67: Renovation and expansion of Juba Airport enters completion Phase
Juba/SouthSudan - The renovation and expansion of Juba international airport terminal has entered the completion phase, with the final inauguration expected anytime this month. Expansion and Renovation of Juba airport is the most important and biggest aviation infrastructure undertaken by the country to elevate the airport from makeshift shelters to permanent structures based on international ...
8m Jan 04, 2018
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66: UN Secretary General urges for Unity at start of 2018
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for unity among the global community to tackle the challenges confronting the world.In his New Year's message, Guterres called on leaders everywhere to work to narrow the gaps and bridge the divide between peoples. Listen to the full message here
1m Jan 01, 2018
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65: Yei River state Governor New Year’s Message focusses on need for law and order
As the year, 2017 draws to an end, Yei River state, David Lokonga has spoken of the opportunities ahead, expressing his optimism that the nation’s resilience will continue to thrive. Lokonga was speaking on Miraya Breakfast show about his hopes and dreams for the New Year. The Governor stressed the need for peace, describing it as the major gateway to prosperity in this country. He urged figh...
13m Dec 29, 2017
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64: South Sudan Police issues New Year’s day warning: Do not fire live bullets into the air
Missed the Crime Watch programme? Catch up with the day’s biggest security concerns with the acting National Police Spokesperson Col. James Dak Karlo. He spoke with Philip Wani.
39m Dec 28, 2017
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63: British Peacekeepers train local Staff in Trauma management and General medicine
The United Kingdom's medical contingent of the UN mission in South Sudan -UNMISS is providing training in trauma management and general medicine to local health workers in Bentiu State hospital. Dr. Edward Sellon of UK Medical team in Bentiu, says the Six weeks training aims to equip local health workers with knowledge and skills to deliver effective health care to local population in Bentiu. ...
4m Dec 28, 2017
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