JICA Regional workshop on Gender Mainstreaming opens in Kampala
More than 40 people from South Sudan, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda convene in Kampala today for a regional workshop on economic empowerment of women and socially vulnerable people in East Africa. The workshop is organized by the Japan International Cooperation agency – JICA. On the line from Kampala, Irene Lasu called up UCHIKAWA Tomomi Senior Representative, JICA South Sudan Office, to bring us ...
4m Aug 07, 2017
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Meat Prices shoot up in Torit
Meat prices in Torit have shot up from 240ssp per kilogram to 300 SSP. The price of a kilo of goat meat on the other hand has shot up from 300ssps to 450SPP, the prices change comes in just a period of two weeks. To tell us the reason behind the sudden price changes and how consumers are responding to this, is Imotong State Director of Commerce and Investment Stephene Ihude Oduho. Listen here
5m Aug 07, 2017
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Kids Express: A conversation with Kids about Population issues in South Sudan
Did you know that Every 20 minutes, there are around 3,000 people born in the world? also did you know that approximately 52% of the entire population of the world is under 30 -years - old? Well, those are just some of the few facts about World Population. Here at Radio Miraya, to mark World Population day on July 11th, a group of children from Green Hill Pre-primary school turned up in our st...
57m Aug 05, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Wrap with Spokesperson Daniel Dickinson
The UNMISS Weekly Wrap with Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, analyses the Mission's activities in #SouthSudan including: Highlights of the visit to South Sudan, by the Under-Secretary-General or USG for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix … What were his main messages? Find out what has kept the Civil Affairs Division of the UN Mission busy...
7m Aug 04, 2017
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UN Peacekeeping Chief says deployment of Regional Protection Force is on track
The undersecretary for UN Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, says efforts are being made to expedite the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. Addressing a news conference at the end of his three-day visit to South Sudan, Mr Lacroix explained that the Nepal and part of the Bangladesh engineering unit are already in the country. He said that efforts are being made to expedite...
13m Aug 03, 2017
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Commercial Motorcyclists given new guidelines for accessing fuel in Juba
New measures have been introduced to streamline the sale and distribution of fuel to Commercial motorcyclists commonly known as Boda Bodas. The measures come amid public concerns about the soaring prices charged by Boda Boda cyclists, a common form of transport in Juba city. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Abraham Jok, chairperson of the South Sudan Motorcycles association, said after a me...
9m Aug 03, 2017
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Residents in Gogrial reject Commmisioner
Residents of Kuach south county of Gogrial state are up in arms protesting against the appointment of a new commissioner. The protests begun after a government delegation, led by the state governor arrived in the county to introduce the new commissioner. The residents rejected the commissioner, on grounds that he has served the area for long and instead asked the governor to appoint a new one...
5m Aug 03, 2017
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UN Peacekeeping operations chief reaffirms need to cooperate on ceasefire
The Head of the UN Peacekeeping Operations, Jeane-Pierre Lacrox, has reaffirmed the need for government cooperation to ensure the end of hostilities in the country. Lacroix said this in a meeting with President Salva Kiir, at the SPLA Military Headquarters in Bilpha. He stressed the need to strengthen the ceasefire, saying the government forces and armed opposition groups must respect this. S...
5m Aug 02, 2017
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WFP South Sudan weekly insights
WFP South Sudan weekly insights with George Forminyen George Forminyen, communications officer of the World Food Program - WFP provides an insight into the activities of the UN’s food agency over the past week including: Food and Nutrition Assistance, supply chain and logistics cluster activities, Food Security & Livelihoods Cluster and feeder road project in Kuajock. George Forminyen, spoke...
10m Aug 02, 2017
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South Sudan's Bor Citizens decry high prices of essential commodities
In South Sudan's Bor town, Citizens there have joined the growing number of people across the country, who are increasingly feeling the pinch of a biting economy. The cost of living is high for many families, as correspondent Mach Samuel Adut, found out when he spoke with the people on the streets of Bor. Listen here
6m Aug 02, 2017
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UJOSS asks government to review decision on blocked websites
The #SouthSudan Union of Journalists – an organization that unites journalists in South Sudan, is asking government to review its decision on the blocked websites. Radio Tamazuj and the Sudan Tribune websites wer blocked almost three weeks ago on grounds that they were filing hostile stories against the government. Oliver Modi, Chairperson of the Union of Journalists, however says blocking we...
5m Aug 01, 2017
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Human Rights Watch calls for sanctions against South Sudan’s Top Leadership
Human Rights Watch is calling for sanctions against South Sudan’s top leadership. In a report released today, Human Rights Watch says nine men – including top commanders – should face sanctions in view of the mounting evidence of their responsibility for grave violations during the conflict.
1m Aug 01, 2017
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New Campaign to end AIDS epidemic by 2020 launched in South Sudan
Civil society Organizations working on HIV programs will today launch a new campaign aimed to help end the aids epidemic by 2020. Code-named the Triple 90 campaign, the initiative requires that by 2020, 90 percent of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status. The campaign also projects to see that by 2020, ninety percent of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sust...
5m Aug 01, 2017
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Peacekeepers Rescue civilians from Robbers in Bentiu
Peacekeepers serving with the UN mission in South Sudan rescued civilians from suspected robbers who struck at the UN protection of civilian’s site in Bentiu. The robbers who were armed reportedly appeared on Friday in an area located about 200meters from the Mongolian peacekeepers observatory post in Bentiu. Capt. Arinabat Choijomts, one of the Mongolian peacekeepers says after sensing danger,...
4m Jul 31, 2017
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Kids Express: A conversation with South Sudan Children about Human Trafficking
Children are often naive and often fall easily prey to human traffickers. Ahead of the World day against Trafficking in persons, observed each year on July 30th, Engole Morrison of Hold the Child, a child advocacy organisation had a chat with the pupils of St Thomas Primary and Secondary school about trafficking. The children share great insights and we also here a story of one of the childre...
59m Jul 28, 2017
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SPLM groups sign reconciliation agreement
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement - SPLM factions have signed the Entebbe Declaration to operationalize the Arusha Agreement on the reunification of the SPLM. The declaration was signed on Thursday at State House Entebbe under the auspices of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. Irene Lasu reports
2m Jul 28, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Wrap with Spokesperson Daniel Dickinson
The UNMISS Weekly Wrap, with Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the UN Mission in South Sudan, analyses the Mission's activities in #SouthSudan including: Internally displaced people seeking sanctuary in Rimenze are grateful to UN peacekeepers for their willingness to stay with them overnight after suffering what they describe as “hell on earth”…what is this about?. In addition, unusual storie...
10m Jul 28, 2017
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UNMISS Patrols enter Wonduruba for the first time in two Years
An integrated patrol unit of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - #UNMISS has been able to enter Wonduruba County of Jubek State, for the first time in two years. Along with civilians, military liaison officers, and ceasefire monitors, the patrol led by the Civil Affairs Division of the UN Mission, reached Wonduruba early this week and stayed in the town for three days interacting with ...
4m Jul 27, 2017
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South Sudan’s crude oil production drops by 70% as NILEPET takes steps to avert fuel shortages
South Sudan’s crude oil production has dropped from 400,000 barrels per day to just 130 thousand barrels per day, as the Nile Petroleum corporation struggles to avail sufficient fuel to the country. South Sudan has suffered the biggest fuel shortage in recent months as a glut over the last week saw prices plunge to almost 10 dollars per liter of fuel on the black market. NilePet Managing Dire...
41m Jul 27, 2017
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South Sudan Police cautions citizens to guard against Human Trafficking
The Immigration Police Is cautioning South Sudan’s young men and women to guard against human trafficking, which is reportedly an emerging vice in the country. The advice comes ahead of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons celebrated every year on July 30th. Speaking to a group of children on Radio Miraya’s Kids Express program, Captain Mading MABOL, of the police Immigrations unit, s...
5m Jul 27, 2017
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Civil society calls for urgent appeal to IDPs stranded on an island in Terekeka
Close to 30 – thousand people displaced from Gemeza by the intercommunal violence in Terekeka almost three months ago, are stuck on an island without shelter, food, medicine and other basic needs. The displaced persons estimated to be from 5000 households are reportedly stuck on an island located between Gemeza and Terekeka. Edmund Yakani, the executive Director CEPO civil society group, desc...
6m Jul 26, 2017
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New song highlights plight of South Sudanese Refugees in camps
Two young South Sudanese have released a new song, to draw attention to the plight of refugees sheltered in camps across the region. The Song titled “Ana Fi Camp” aims to shift focus from refugees usually portrayed in numbers and figures to refocus on the daily struggles of each individual citizen who has fled the conflict in the country. Yaak John, going by his stage name Tony Gway 4 and Cha...
14m Jul 26, 2017
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High Cost of Living Drives Consumers into a fix
The rising cost of living, driven by the weak economy and fluctuating currency, has taken a heavy toll on many South Sudanese in different ways. Many people in South Sudan’s capital city Juba, are trying to cope with the economic downturn by re-adjusting their spending in order of priority. Radio Miraya went to Juba town to sample people’s opinions on the situation. Listen here
4m Jul 26, 2017
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South Sudanese Young Leaders calls for peaceful resolution to challenges facing the country
South Sudan’s young population is called to take up the mantle and become effective peace builders in the country.The call has been made by the South Sudanese Young Leadership Forum, a forum of young South Sudan leaders, currently on a mission to ensure South Sudanese youth play a more active role in the country’s peace process. The South Sudanese Young leaders forum have launched a campaign o...
29m Jul 25, 2017
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Ugandans in South Sudan's Bor Town Decry Police Harrasment and Abuse
The Ugandan community in #SouthSudan's Bor town, have expressed rage at the abuse and harassment meted on them by the uniformed police men in Bor Town’s Manga-teen. The chairperson of the Ugandan community in Bor, Emmanuel Serunjogi, says he has registered more than 10 cases of abuse and harassment targeting members of the Ugandan community. Serunjogi says the matter has been brought to the a...
5m Jul 25, 2017
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Director of Free Press Unlimited makes direct appeal to President Kiir on Blocked Website
[...] “Dear Mr President and all the government of South Sudan, we are not fighting with you, we don’t contest you, we are just doing our job as independent journalists, and so we inform about all sides of matters that are relevant there is no such thing as hostile information.” The director of Free Press Unlimited, Leon Willems, was reacting to a decision taken by government to block the Dutc...
5m Jul 25, 2017
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IGAD Council of Ministers calls for concerted efforts to restore Peace in South Sudan
A meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development –IGAD, has officially opened in Juba, with a renewed call on all parties to the conflict, to support the revitalization process. The IGAD Council of Ministers is here to deliberate the peace process in South Sudan and the planned High Level Revitalization Forum, as well as the 2017 IGAD Secretariat Budget.O...
7m Jul 24, 2017
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Authorities in South Sudan's Gbudwe state issue Security alert
Authorities in Gbudwe state of Western Equatoria have issued a new security alert, warning the population there, about the rising wave of insecurity in Yambio County. The warning comes after two people were killed in two separate attacks within a period of one week. A woman was attacked and killed and her body dumped and locked up in a house, while in another incident, a Policeman guarding on...
2m Jul 24, 2017
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IGAD ministers to revitalize South Sudan peace process
The Council of Ministers of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development –IGAD, convene in Juba today, to discuss the revitalization of the Peace agreement and other IGAD related businesses. South Sudan foreign affairs minister Deng Alor, received the delegation led by Workneh Gebeyehu, who is also Ethiopia’s Foreign affairs Minister. Ethiopia’s Ambassador to south Sudan, Fesseha Shawel Ge...
2m Jul 24, 2017
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South Sudan parties continue to put violence before peace, says Ambassador Matthew Rycroft
"Make no mistake, this is a crisis of human creation; a crisis that South Sudan’s leaders have had six years to prevent," a statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in Security Council meeting on the situation in #Sudan and #SouthSudan He said that "Until we see the government’s actions match their words, this Council has no choice but to take...
4m Jul 21, 2017
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USA Warns: "South Sudan Leaders Risk losing U.S Support"
The United States has warned that leaders in #SouthSudan risk losing U.S. support, if they do not participate in a high-level forum on the revitalization of the Peace agreement and stick to deadlines for a cease-fire and political process to end their civil war. U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Michele Sison said the Revitalization Forum being organized by the regional group #IGAD...
7m Jul 21, 2017
7m
UNMISS Weekly Wrap with Spokesperson Daniel Dickinson
The UNMISS Wrap, Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the UN Mission in South Sudan, analyses the Mission's activities in #SouthSudan including: A compassionate intervention by peacekeepers to treat civilians injured in armed attack in Jonglei, UNMISS overnight stay with internally displaced persons in Rimemze and the mission’s significant contribution to juvenile justice in Wau. Daniel Dickinso...
10m Jul 21, 2017
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South Sudan Motorists turn to black market, as fuel crisis worsens
As the fuel crisis bites, motorists are resorting to the black market. Lwak Nelson reports.
2m Jul 20, 2017
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Torit Road Ambush Leaves 2 policemen dead
Two police officers are dead, after an ambush near Idolu Bridge in Torit County East.The incident on Tuesday evening occurred as the police officers and three other civilians travelled to Lobira in Kidepo Valley County, to rescue a pick-up truck belonging to a businessman in Torit. The truck reportedly broke down, prompting the businessperson asked for escort services to rescue the truck. The r...
1m Jul 20, 2017
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UNMISS hands over Female Juvenile holding Centre to Wau
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS has today handed over a female Juvenile holding Centre, to the government authorities in Wau. The Female Juvenile holding Centre, the first of its kind in the country, was constructed using funds from the mission’s Quick Impact projects – QUIPS. Henry Lokuri reports
4m Jul 19, 2017
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MSF brings malaria treatment closer to the people
The international medical humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders or Médecins Sans Frontières - MSF has launched a medical intervention to respond to the unprecedented malaria epidemic in Agok and others areas including Abyei. MSF Head of Mission Raphael VEICHT told Miraya Breakfast show that MSF has started its intervention to bring treatment closer to patients in areas with little...
5m Jul 19, 2017
5m
Fall armyworms wreak havoc on Farms in Lobonok
Farmers in South Sudan's Lobonok county, are calling for urgent action to halt the spread of a pest that is destroying maize crops and spreading rapidly across the farms in #SouthSudan The fall armyworm poses a major threat to food security and agricultural production, said a manager of the local” Yapa farm enterprise” in Lobonok. William Modi told Radio Miraya Reporter, Philip Wani, that thr...
4m Jul 19, 2017
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58 killed by Hunger in Yeri Village of South Sudan's Amadi state
The Bishop of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan says 58 people have died of hunger as the situation in Yeri deteriorates farther. Many people have reportedly fled the villages in Yeri because of the worsening food situation. Bishop John Abraham Nyari, spoke with Francis Felix Katie and begun by describing the situation of the hungry people in Yeri. Listen here
3m Jul 19, 2017
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Jalle Payam attack: UN condemns the attack as New details emerge
More details have emerged about the attack on Kolmerek village of Jalle Payam in Jonglei state, in which suspected armed cattle raiders went in rampage killing people, torching huts and abducting children. The UNMISS head of field office – Deborah Schein has the latest updates;
6m Jul 18, 2017
6m
Hunger Drives residents out of Yeri village in Amadi
The latest wave of displaced persons in Mundri say food shortages Yeri forced them to risk everything to find better options. Hundreds of people arrived in Mundri on Friday, hungry and tired and visibly traumatized. Radio Miraya understands that People are desperate for basic food items like sorghum, maize and millet. The Speaker of Amadi State Legislative assembly, Margaret Fozia Emmanuel, ...
5m Jul 17, 2017
5m
Dozens killed, scores injured, 7000 head of cattle raided in attack on Jalle Payam
More than 30 people have been confirmed dead and scores injured in an attack on a cattle camp in Jalle Payam of Jonglei state. Radio Miraya correspondent, says the attack on Jalle Payam occurred on Saturday, resulting into deaths, injuries, destruction of homes and raiding of cattle. The correspondent says up to 31 people, including four women, four children and 9-suspected cattle raiders wer...
6m Jul 17, 2017
6m
Kids Express: South Sudan kids talk about the importance of skills on World Youth Skills day
July 15 is World Youth Skills Day, and the United Nations Radio in South Sudan - Radio Miraya is observing the day with a special discussion with the students of promised Land Secondary school in Juba on the topic: "What skills are needed to support youth employment in South Sudan?" These students agree that training and skills development is critical to achieving the 2030 Agenda. Listen to t...
1hr 1m Jul 15, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Roundup with Daniel Dickinson
The United Nations is exploring the option of re-establishing a peacekeeping base in the conflict-ridden region of Yei. This is in response to a plea by Political leaders, religious and community groups urging the UN to provide protection for civilians who are unable to travel beyond the town itself because of ambushes and ongoing violence. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General ...
9m Jul 14, 2017
9m
JMEC chairperson Festus Mogae addresses the 18th Plenary meeting in Juba
The Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Festus Mogae, has called upon the Transitional Government of National Unity to seize the opportunity of the IGAD Revitalization Forum to restore peace in South Sudan and the full implementation of the Peace Agreement. Festus Mogae made the call while opening the July JMEC Plenary meeting, in Juba. Listen to the full statement
20m Jul 13, 2017
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SRSG calls for withdrawal of SPLA and Opposition forces from Torit Orphanage
On Wednesday, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, David Shearer, addressed a press conference in Juba stressing that It is crucial that humanitarian agencies are able to access the most vulnerable people. David Shearer also expressed concern at the current situation in Torit, where government and opposition forces have taken up battle positions on either side of an orphanage j...
18m Jul 12, 2017
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Peace Partners meet to discuss revitalisation of Peace Agreement
A plenary meeting for partners in the peace process opens in Juba today. The meeting convened by the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission – JMEC will discuss latest developments regarding South Sudan’s political process and the implementation of the peace agreement. Richard Bailey, JMEC communications officer told Miraya Breakfast show that at todays meeting the peace partners will discus...
5m Jul 12, 2017
5m
President Salva Kiir delivers state of the Nation Address on 6th Independence Anniversary
South Sudan President Salva Kiir delivered Sunday his state of the nation address to mark the nation’s 6th Independence anniversary. Speaking to the press in Juba the president addressed several issues including security, the economy and the humanitarian situation. Listen to the full state of the Nation address
22m Jul 09, 2017
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Kids Express: Kids say Patriotism is an Ingredient for Peace and Stability
"Patriotism is a key ingredient to Peace, stability and Nation building in #SouthSudan," according to the children of Promised Land Secondary school in Juba. Ahead of the sixth Independence anniversary, the Students turned up at Radio Miraya to share their thoughts on what independence means. Listen to the lively discussion moderated by Morrison of Hold the Child organisation in South Sudan.
1hr Jul 08, 2017
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NILEPET advises NGOs to import their own fuel
NGOs are being encouraged to import their own fuel to lessen pressure on existing stocks. The guidance comes from the Nile Petroleum Company – NILEPET, as Juba faces limited supply and extreme shortages of fuel. Yiey Pouch is the NILEPET Director for corporate affairs and public relations #SouthSudan. He spoke to Sebit William about this guidance and more on the fuel situation.
5m Jul 07, 2017
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#SouthSudan SRSG Independence Day Message
"It is my profound hope and wish for #SouthSudan that it will be able to move through this crisis." On the occasion of South Sudan's 6th independence anniversary on 09th July, the Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - Mr David Shearer has a message of peace and hope for the people of South Sudan. Listen in.
2m Jul 07, 2017
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