1333: “Martyrs must be tossing and turning in their graves,” SPLM party spokesperson
The spokesperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party says the vision of the liberation struggle for which many people sacrificed their lives has been destroyed by individual interests.   Peter Lam Both remarks come as South Sudanese commemorate the country’s 9th Martyrs Day in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the liberation of the country. Listen to the 5...
6m Jul 30, 2020
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1332: Memoirs of a veteran Israeli soldier involved in Anyanya revolution
Martyrs Day is commemorated annually on July 30th to remember those who died during the liberation struggle in #SouthSudan   The day also commemorates Dr. John Garang’s death in a helicopter crash on his way from Uganda.  Doctor Garang died on 30th July 2005.   15 Years on, A veteran Israeli soldier who played an active role in the Anya-nya revolution makes an impassioned appeal to the coun...
5m Jul 30, 2020
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1331: Gunmen attack Jonglei church compound, kill women and children
The number of people killed in an attack on a church compound and village in Jonglei state has risen to 23, after another 3 bodies were found in a nearby bush.     Gunmen descended on Makol Chuei Boma on Monday, and opened fire on the compound of the Episcopal Church of Athooch Diocese, killing the dean and worshippers, including 14 women, who were seeking sanctuary in the church.    Four c...
5m Jul 29, 2020
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1330: "Parties on track to forming new Legislature," Presidential Spokesperson
The Presidential spokesperson says the parties are on track to forming the new parliament.    Ateny Wek Ateny says the elapse of the July 26th deadline, given by IGAD Heads of State, for the dissolution of the reconstituted national legislature is not an issue to be worried about, as the government has been focused on appointing governors and establishing state governments.    The Former De...
6m Jul 29, 2020
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1329: Aid organization pulls out of restive Pibor Administrative Area
An aid organization operating in the Pibor Administrative Area says the security situation coupled with the bad road network have made it difficult to assess the needs of people displaced by violence in the area.  The South Africa based, Joint Aid Management (JAM), which has been running 16 centers to treat children with acute malnutrition, says it has had to suspend operations at 15 of the ce...
5m Jul 27, 2020
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1328: Thousands of families flee fresh violence in Jonglei and seek sanctuary at UN base
A fresh outbreak of fighting in the troubled Jonglei region of #SouthSudan has forced thousands of families to flee their homes and seek sanctuary next to the United Nations base in Pibor. The sudden influx of 6,000 displaced people came after the village of Likuangole, about 30 kilometers north of Pibor town, was attacked by armed groups on Wednesday night. Tensions remain high in Pibor with ...
8m Jul 24, 2020
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1327: Violence threatens over 60,000 people in Bor and Pibor with hunger
The recurring violence in greater Jonglei is threatening over 60,000 people in Bor and Pibor with hunger.  The World Food Program and the Food and Agriculture Organisation in a joint statement released today say the fighting between armed youth is crippling the food security and livelihoods of growing numbers of people.  The two UN agencies in a statement released on Thursday, say the violenc...
5m Jul 23, 2020
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1326: MoE: South Sudan not ready for school reopening
The Ministry of general education says the opening of schools in the country will depend on COVID-19 trends as established by the ministry of health. UNICEF and UNESCO have called for re-opening of schools saying that by staying home the students are more vulnerable to child labor, gender and sexual related violence among other dangers. The Undersecretary in Ministry of General Education and ...
9m Jul 22, 2020
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1325: UNICEF and UNESCO lobby for reopening of Schools
UN children’s agency – UNICEF, and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – UNESCO, are advocating for the ‘safe reopening’ of schools in #SouthSudan According to a joint statement by the two UN agencies, evidence has proven that the longer children are out of school due to COVID-19 lock down restrictions, the less likely they are to return. They say children are better prote...
5m Jul 22, 2020
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1324: 16 convicts re-arrested after Wau prison break
Sixteen convicts who escaped during a prison break at Wau Central prison last week, have been re-arrested.  Twelve of the inmates, serving sentences for capital offences, were discovered at Wau Teaching Hospital and Suk Hajer market where they were hiding with their prison chains attached to their legs.  The other four were arrested while roaming around Wau town.  Two prisoners and two secur...
4m Jul 21, 2020
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1323: IGAD Special Envoy: Technically Parties can meet prescribed deadlines
The group of Former Detainees have submitted their list of appointees for the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly, ahead of a July 26th deadline set by regional Heads of State.    IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais revealed in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya that the names have been handed over to the National Constitutional Amendment Comm...
10m Jul 17, 2020
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1322: Mandela Day; a time to draw inspiration from civil rights icon
Ahead of Mandela Day on Saturday 18th July, the people and leaders of #SouthSudan are being challenged to draw lessons of selflessness and reconciliation from South African icon Nelson Mandela to lead the country to peace.  South Africa’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Gordon Yekelo says South Africa and South Sudan share a lot in common concerning the road to freedom and independence.  Mandela D...
11m Jul 17, 2020
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1321: Joint Verification Committee confirms absence of child soldiers at SPLA-IO cantonment site in Lobonok
A joint assessment team from the government and the United Nations has concluded a verification mission to an opposition cantonment site in Lobonok county in Central Equatoria and confirmed that there are no child soldiers in the opposition ranks.  The Joint Verification Committee comprising the #SouthSudan  Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, the United Nations Mission in...
10m Jul 17, 2020
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1320: Presidential probe committee plans Greater Jonglei peace conference in Juba
A Presidential committee investigating the persistent inter-communal conflict in Greater Jonglei is organizing a conference to bring together community representatives from the region as part of efforts to bring an end to the violence.  The conference will last two days and will be held in Juba on a yet-to-be announced date.  Up to three hundred participants from the various communities of Gre...
5m Jul 15, 2020
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1318: South Sudan presents payment plan for EAC arrears
South Sudan will settle her $27.8 estimated arrears owed to the East Africa Community (EAC) plus $8 million for the 2019/2020 financial year. Recently the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed a resolution for South Sudan and Burundi’s removal from the regional body for failure to remit annual contributions. South Sudan has not paid for almost three years. The Undersecretary for Min...
6m Jul 15, 2020
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1319: Ad hoc Recruitment Board to oversee Civil Servant recruitment
The Ministry of Public Service and Human Resource Development has launched an ad hoc Recruitment Board to oversee the recruitment of Civil Servants.   The Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Bangasi Bakasoro on Tuesday announced the establishment of the ad hoc board to oversee the recruitment of civil servants in the public service sector, as part of new reforms to ensu...
13m Jul 15, 2020
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1317: Military Court in Yei lines up 75 SSPDF soldiers for trial
Seventy-five soldiers of the Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) accused of gross human rights violations against civilians, are set to appear before a military court in Yei, Central Equatoria State. The 3-man tribunal was set up after public outcry of rape, murder and extrajudicial killings of civilians. Army spokesperson, Maj Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, says the sessions have begun with investig...
2m Jul 14, 2020
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1316: University of Juba ventures into online learning
The University of Juba is making plans to introduce alternative learning methods including online learning for students to continue classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.   The University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof John Akec told Radio Miraya that the university is in the process of mobilizing resources to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and capabilities for students to be able to download lessons ...
27m Jul 14, 2020
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1315: Round Table Program: 11.07.2020
The Round Table on Saturday focused on the 9th anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence and the status of Nation Building. Sani Martin and Yach Garang hosted a group of experts who delved into the hopes and expectations are still very high against challenges of R-ARCSS implementation by the parties to the agreement. 1. Dr. Santinio Ayuel Longar - Associate professor of law at the University ...
56m Jul 11, 2020
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1314: UN Special Representative, David Shearer, on Celebrating South Sudan Independence
The UN Special Representative to South Sudan, David Shearer has joined the people of South Sudan in commemorating the country’s 9th independence anniversary and has recognized the positive impact that the peace agreement has had on communities across the country.  In a statement in observance of the day, Mr Shearer called on the Presidency and the members of Revitalized Transitional Government...
9m Jul 09, 2020
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1313: FULL: President Salva Kiir’s Independence Day message
President Salva Kiir has called for peaceful coexistence and unity among citizens and has assured the people of South Sudan that the country will not return to political conflict.    In his Independence Day message aired on state media, President Kiir said previous year’s celebrations were disrupted by insecurity and elaborated that this year’s muted commemoration was due to the COVID-19 pand...
28m Jul 09, 2020
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1312: “Citizens must hold their leaders to Account,” Peace Minister Stephen Par Kuol
"We have mismanaged politics in this country, we shouldn't have gone back to political violence since we became independent. The people must hold us responsible and accountable for the way we are running the country"  That was the message of the #SouthSudan Minister for Peace, Steven Par Kuol on this 9th Independence Day anniversary.  Minister Kuol spoke to Radio Miraya in this 14" interview. 
13m Jul 09, 2020
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1311: Taking stock of challenges and gains since independence
On the occasion of the country’s 9th independence anniversary, the people of #SouthSudan are being challenged to hold their leaders to account as the country continues to seek out peace, nine years down the road from independence.  Civil Society activist, Edmund Yakani says the country’s leaders need to do more to ensure the people enjoy the dividends that should come along with independence. ...
10m Jul 09, 2020
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1310: DISCUSSION: South Sudan faces expulsion from EAC over $27mln arrears
South Sudan faces expulsion from the East African Community (EAC) for defaulting on annual remittances.    The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed a resolution last week for the removal of South Sudan and Burundi from membership due to failure to remit their annual contributions.   By June 10th South Sudan owed the regional bloc $27.8mln and Burundi owed $15mln.   The East Afr...
30m Jul 07, 2020
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1309: Mobile doctor service
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus in South Sudan, access to medical facilities have been limited, especially in Juba. As a result, a group of doctors began volunteering in the communities by providing mobile services. The mobile doctors provide door to door health care to patients at home, offices, or hotels. This morning Miraya Breakfast spoke to Dr Maku Stephen Bakosoro. Take a listen 
16m Jul 06, 2020
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1308: EXCLUSIVE: Governor Bona Panek Biar, on plans to stamp out inter-communal violence in Warrap state
Newly appointed governor of Warrap state, Bona Panek Biar, assumes office at a time when inter-communal violence is on the rise.   In the past one week alone, up to 50 lives were claimed in cattle-related and revenge attacks.  In this 25" interview with Radio Miraya's Sani Martin, governor Bona Panek Biar explains how he intends to stamp out the violence, starting with a disarmament program i...
26m Jul 05, 2020
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1307: Tonj South County Journalist shot dead
A reporter with a local community radio in Tonj South County of Warrap state has been shot dead. Marko Agei Makoor was on his way to Tonj South town when he was shot by unknown gunman on Wednesday.  So far, no arrest has been made but police in Tonj are pursuing those responsible. Acting Station Manager David Jong Akooi has called on the authorities to act against those involved in the killi...
1m Jul 02, 2020
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1306: Netherlands Amb: Bring South Sudan to life
20m Jul 02, 2020
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1305: UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou condemns the killing of an aid worker in Lakes State
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou has condemned the killing of an aid worker in Cueibet County, Lakes State. According to a statement from OCHA, on Sunday, a clearly marked ambulance that was transporting an injured person to a hospital following intercommunal violence was shot in Cueibet County and as a result the driver was killed. He was a national staff member of ...
7m Jul 02, 2020
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1305: Outgoing U.S Ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek, wants South Sudan to expedite the implementation of the peace agreement
The outgoing United States ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek, says he hopes South Sudan will expedite the implementation of the peace agreement including establishment of a transitional parliament. Ambassador Hushek says the U.S government will continue to be a good partner of South Sudan and support the peace process and humanitarian response in the country. He says his successor will ...
9m Jul 01, 2020
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1305: Outgoing U.S Ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek, wants South Sudan to expedite the implementation of the peace agreement
The outgoing United States ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek, says he hopes South Sudan will expedite the implementation of the peace agreement including establishment of a transitional parliament. Ambassador Hushek says the U.S government will continue to be a good partner of South Sudan and support the peace process and humanitarian response in the country. He says his successor will ...
9m Jul 01, 2020
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1304: South Sudan will soon have a more streamlined system in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic
South Sudan will soon have a more streamlined system in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Country Representative of the World Health Organization, Dr. Olushayo Olu. This comes after the African Development Bank approved a grant of 4.1 million dollars to respond to COVID-19 situation in South Sudan. Dr. Olushayo Olu, says a project is underway to strengthen the health system cap...
7m Jun 29, 2020
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1303: African Development Bank, Min of Health, Min of Finance and Planning and WHO sign $4.1 million grant-based partnership agreement
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and Planning and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a $4.1 million grant-based partnership agreement for an AfDB-financed project to support the emergency response for COVID-19 and strengthen the health system capacity for emergency preparedness in South Sudan.   African Development Bank Country Manager f...
8m Jun 29, 2020
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1302: Nationwide: Intercommunal violence
39m Jun 24, 2020
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1301: UNDP and its partners to fast track cases to decongest prisons
The United Nations Development Program UNDP are working with the police, Ministry of Justice and judicial systems to fast track cases to decongest prisons while ensuring access to justice for GBV cases. Ernest Yeboah from UNDP South Sudan's A2J team and Major General Anthony Legge - Director Public Relations Prisons Service say the exercise will be done countrywide. Take a listen 
18m Jun 24, 2020
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1300: David Shearer: The peace process is “faltering”
The UN special representative in South Sudan David Shearer has expressed concern over escalating intercommunal conflict in South Sudan. Briefing the United Nations Security Council on the situation in South Sudan yesterday, Shearer said the prevailing situation could unravel the ceasefire if not quickly addressed.  He said South Sudan currently faces a twin threat posed by COVID-19 and escalati...
10m Jun 24, 2020
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1299: UN chief’s message for World Refugee Day
2m Jun 22, 2020
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1298: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June. This will mark the sixth annual anniversary.  on 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293 (http://undocs.org/A/RES/69/293) ) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an e...
39m Jun 19, 2020
39m
1297: Nationwide: Covid19 addendum for 2020 South Sudan humanitarian response plan
44m Jun 18, 2020
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1296: DTM-IOM's Mobility Tracking report
16m Jun 18, 2020
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1295: Assaulted 5year-old girl dies at Bor State Hospital
The five-year old girl who was injured in an attack by an unknown man in Bor town, Jonglei state has died from her injuries. The girl was assaulted together with her 3-year-old brother at their home, while their parents where away in Bor town on Monday. The medical doctor of Bor State Hospital Dr. Bol Chaw says the girl succumbed to severe internal head injuries. He spoke to Miraya’s regional c...
3m Jun 18, 2020
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1294: Kiir - Machar agree on allocation of states
Government and SPLA-IO have reached an agreement on the allocation of states Consultations on the nomination of state leaders are set to begin in the coming days after the government and the SPLA-IO reached an agreement on the allocation of states. The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Nhial Deng Nhial confirmed to the media in Juba yesterday that the government will appoint governors for the ...
3m Jun 18, 2020
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1293: UNMISS reinforces its positions in Pibor following an escalation of violence in the administrative area.mp3
UNMISS is reinforcing its positions in Pibor following an escalation of violence in the administrative area. The latest wave of inter-communal fighting around Gumurk has led to loss of lives and displacements. UN Special Representative, David Shearer says the UN Mission has stepped up patrols and is engaging in dialogue with the local authorities to prevent an escalation.
7m Jun 18, 2020
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1292: A brief produced by Center for Civilians in Conflict
Protection through dialogue, How is UNMISS Linking Local Engagement with a National Peace Process in South Sudan’ is the title of a brief produced by Center for Civilians in Conflict – CIVIC. The Organisation’s Senior Global Researcher Lauren Spink explains what this means in reality 
7m Jun 17, 2020
7m
1292: Rape cases increase during COVID 19
An increase in rape cases have been dominating the news here in Juba and other parts of the country. A lot of women are now coming out to talk about it. Today we look at the role woman are playing in the fight against COVID 19 and the Peace progress. Riya William Founder Crown the Woman, Nancy Cirino is the founder and ED of youth for youth and a member of leadership committee of Born to lead...
33m Jun 16, 2020
33m
1291: UNMISS calls for child-centered policies to protect and advance the rights of children ahead of the Day of the African Child
Ahead of the Day of the African Child tomorrow, the UN Mission in South Sudan is calling for child-centered policies to protect and advance the rights of children. Head of the UNMISS Child Protection unit, Alfred Orono Orono says investing in children is investing in the country’s future.   Orono Orono says the interests of children should be considered in all decisions that concern them, but s...
22m Jun 15, 2020
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1290: UNMISS concerned with escalating intercommunal clashes
The UN’s Secretary General Special Representative to South Sudan says the escalating intercommunal clashes in different parts of the country are causing immense harm to civilians and risk pulling organized armed groups into conflicts that could unravel the peace agreement. David Shearer says much of the lawlessness and seizing of resources by armed groups stems from an absence of authority beca...
3m Jun 10, 2020
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1289: UN Secretary General launches Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security
UN Secretary General has launched a Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security. Antonio Guterres says that 49 million people around the world may fall into extreme poverty due to COVID 19 crisis.
3m Jun 10, 2020
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1286: China’s Ambassasdor says lack of drainage system affecting road construction works in South Sudan
The Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan says lack of drainage system and reservoirs has made it difficult to construct proper roads in South Sudan. Ambassador Hua Ning’s comments come after a Chinese built road was destroyed by heavy rain along the Juba-Bahr El Ghazal highway. The locals in the area complained that the water way was diverted into their homes destroying their property. In an exclu...
18m Jun 09, 2020
18m
1288: South Sudan to benefit from Canada’s donation to fight COVID-19
  The Canadian government has said South Sudan will benefit from a global response package to fight COVID-19.  Canada recently announced the allocation of $159.5 million in funding to support international efforts to fight the pandemic.  In an exclusive interview, the Canadian Minister of International Development, Karina Gould says South Sudan will receive a share of the package in direct resp...
6m Jun 08, 2020
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