721: UK Secretary of State for Defense Visits British Peacekeepers in South Sudan
[...] "The UK sees its relations with South Sudan as a long term partnership." UK Secretary of State for Defence, Cavin Williamson, is in the country to assess the performance of the 300 British peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan. The British peacekeepers are providing engineering, medical services and basic infantry sup-port to the UN peacekeeping mission. Earlier, Mr. ...
4m Jan 04, 2019
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720: Bangladesh Peace Keepers Commence Repair of Major feeder roads in South Sudan
Bangladesh Peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan have embarked on the repair of the main feeder road network linking Juba, Mundri and Yambio. The 340 Kilometer road stretch is a vital supply route for humanitarian aid and logistical support for internally displaced persons and communities in need. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast Show, Lt Colonel Maksud...
5m Jan 03, 2019
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719: 'A positive Year for Action against Hunger in South Sudan' - Country Director
Action against Hunger, a global humanitarian organization, has seen a positive year in terms of the organization’s mission to end hunger in the world. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Anika KRSTIC, Action Against Hunger Country Director said the organisation continued to run nutrition, food security, water, sanitation and hygiene programs in parts of the country. " People started changing a...
12m Dec 29, 2018
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718: UN SG Antonio Guterres New Years Message - English
In his New Year’s message, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres said "As we begin this New Year, let’s resolve to confront threats, defend human dignity and build a better future --- together." In his message, Guterres also pointed to "These are anxious times for many, and our world is undergoing a stress test." He noted that "Climate change is running faster than we ...
2m Dec 29, 2018
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717: Information Minister Advises Citizens to Safeguard Revitalized agreement from spoilers
The Minister of information who is also government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth, has appealed to the citizens to safeguard the revitalized Peace agreement from the spoilers. Minister Makuei was one of the high level government officials that attended the Christmas day church service in Bor town in Jonglei. Speaking to Radio Miraya on Christmas day, Makuei said the people of South Sudan ...
4m Dec 27, 2018
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716: KidsXpress Christmas Story Acted by Children of Watoto Church in Juba
What happens when children ask adults to tell the Christmas story? Enjoy the Christmas story as told in this musical drama by Watoto Children in Juba, #SouthSudan.
55m Dec 25, 2018
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715: Netherlands Chief of Defense Pays Christmas Troop Visit to South Sudan
The Netherlands Chief of Defense Forces, Admiral Bauer Rob, paid a pre-Christmas visit to Dutch troops in South Sudan and expressed his desire to see South Sudan gain peace and stability. Admiral, BAUER Rob visited six Dutch Peacekeepers from the nation’s Navy and air force sectors stationed in Juba. Bauer thanked them for their service and rounded off his visit with an interview at Radio Mir...
5m Dec 25, 2018
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714: Christmas Day and the Value of Family Companionship as shared by Noreen Gallagher
Family plays an increasingly important role in our lives. I am sure if you own a family, you most likely will have either joined them or bought them Christmas presents. So on this Christmas Morning, Noreen Gallagher, UNMISS staff spoke with David Lukan from Melbourne, in Australia to provoke a little bit of reflection on the beauty of family companionship on Christmas day.
4m Dec 25, 2018
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713: Reunited after 20 - Years: Happy story for Radio Miraya Journalist after Reuniting with Mother
After 20 years apart, Radio Miraya Journalist was excited to see his mother. Luka Athiel was reunited with his mother only just recently, and together with three new brothers,  Luka couldn't be happier. He shared his story with Miraya Breakfast show Presenter, Samuel Pawon. Listen to his story
10m Dec 25, 2018
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712: Presidency explains Attack on Ceasefire Monitors in South Sudan
Government has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances under which ceasefire monitors were attacked in Luri last week. If you have followed the story, reaction has been swift, and government has been pressed not just to investigate, but also apologize to the victims and the countries they represent as a matter of urgency. To find out what the President’s office has to say, He...
6m Dec 24, 2018
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711: Attack on Ceasefire Monitors Attracts Widespread Condemnation
South Sudan is once again in the spotlight following an attack on ceasefire monitors. Three international members of CTSAMVM’s Monitoring and Verification Team and their driver were denied access to the Luri Training Centre, but it’s the assault and arbitrary detention that has attracted regional and international condemnation. Philip Wani Reports
3m Dec 24, 2018
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710: “Silence the guns," UN Humanitarian coordinator reiterates
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator Alain Noudehou says the signing of the Revitalized Agreement remains the main source of hope for South Sudan, because it sets out steps for bringing peace to South Sudan. In his Christmas and New Year Message, Noudehou spoke of peace as a valuable asset that would make boost human security and ensure smooth delivery of humanitarian assistance. Liste...
6m Dec 24, 2018
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709: Army Reaches 1,000 soldiers with Voluntary Medical male circumcision
At least one thousand soldiers serving with the South Sudan People’s defense forces have been circumcised in an ongoing voluntary medical male circumcision campaign targeting men in uniform. The campaign by the SSPDF HIV and AIDS secretariat, is part of the strategies to prevent HIV transmission by the men in Uniform. This is also in response to a report published recently by the SSPDF Health...
7m Dec 21, 2018
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708: NGO forum launches internship initiative for young South Sudanese
The South Sudan NGO Forum has launched an internship initiative, sending graduates with diplomas and degrees with no work experience into pre-selected NGOs. The program hopes to accelerate the possibilities of graduates to gain vital skills over a three-month period and find employment later. Interested candidates aged between 18 and 27 years have until January next year to drop their applica...
16m Dec 20, 2018
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707: South Sudan Red Cross Gear Up for Christmas Emergency Response
South Sudan Red Cross’s team of volunteers will be busy this festive season checking on the safety, security and responding to emergency calls. South Sudan Red Cross Head of Communications and Resource Mobilization, Marial Mayom told Sworo Charles, that a team of 20 volunteers in coordination with the police and Juba Teaching Hospital will be on standby from Christmas eve to 2nd January 2019.
5m Dec 20, 2018
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706: Ambassador Thomas Hushek explains Sanctions and US Priorities for South Sudan
[...] "If we don’t have people that are trying to supply weapons or other services to the armed forces, we hope that will take away the incentive for those armed forces to stop fighting.” That is what the US Ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek said in response to the latest sanctions announcement by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control  on three p...
7m Dec 19, 2018
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705: UNMISS says implementation of the peace show positive momentum so far -
The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General says parties to the peace agreement must ‘keep the momentum going’ to realize the full implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Moustapha Soumare says there are ‘positive signs’ pointing towards progress and says the parties must adhere to a permanent ceasefire to move forward. The Deputy Special-Representative stressed t...
6m Dec 19, 2018
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704: "Dignity is essential in Today's Migration processes," Says IOM Chief Jean - Philipe Chauzy
[...] "We really must push the message forward that dignity is essential in today’s migration processes because whether we like it or not migration is going to continue and increase in the decades to come so we must have the right tools to do that.”  IOM Chief of Mission Jean-Philippe Chauzy,  says although states have a sovereign right to decide who crosses into their borders, they also have ...
8m Dec 18, 2018
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703: "More than 60% of refugees in Uganda and Ethiopia unaware of peace agreement," study suggests
A new study suggests that South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia and Uganda are frustrated with the country’s leadership and are not aware about the political developments in the country. A recent report by the Addis-Ababa based Institute for Security Studies (ISS) indicates that more than 60 percent of refugees in Gambella, and Adjumani were not aware that an agreement was signed in September. ...
6m Dec 17, 2018
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702: Analyst cautiously welcomes sanctions on three individuals for allegedly aiding South Sudan conflict
A political analyst and commentator has cautiously welcomed latest sanctions announced by the United States government against three individuals for their alleged role in the South Sudan conflict. The Trump administration on Friday announced restrictions against South Sudanese nationals Gregory Vasili, who is the former Governor of Gogrial State and businessman Obaj William Olawo. The other, ...
3m Dec 17, 2018
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701: Refugees concerned that non-signatories 'pose threat’ to peace implementation
South Sudanese refuges in Uganda are concerned that parties that are not signatory to the revitalized peace agreement may pose a threat to its full implementation. This came up during a dissemination exercise of the agreement in Rhino Refugee Camp in Arua district that is home to more than one hundred and twenty thousand refugees – mostly from South Sudan. Barnabas Samuel is the Development M...
6m Dec 17, 2018
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700: Personal reflections of a young South Sudanese on five years of war
“Leaders must build trust and implement the agreement to its letter and spirit,” is the impassioned plea by John Penn a young South Sudanese who like thousands of others are reflecting on the past five years with deep despair. December 15th marks the day the first shot was fired in Juba, triggering what was to become half a decade of war and suffering. John Penn is one of the founders of the ...
7m Dec 14, 2018
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699: Five Years On: Counting the cost of war in South Sudan
A legal expert and economic analyst says countless opportunities have been missed, five years since the start of the conflict. December 15th will mark 5 years since the first shot was fired in Juba to trigger the crisis. Reflecting on the time gone by, Farouq Ismail, an advocate and member of the South Sudan law society says the country’s leaders and its people should seize the opportunity of...
6m Dec 14, 2018
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698: NRC: South Sudan can bounce back after five years of conflict
One the eve of 5th anniversary of South Sudan conflict, Norwegian Refugee Council Rehana Zawar says leaders should hear the peoples voices and deliver on their renewed promises of peace Ahead of the 5th anniversary of the start of the conflict in South Sudan on 15th December, the International NGO, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), is calling on South Sudanese and their leaders to demonstrate c...
9m Dec 14, 2018
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697: Exclusive interview with interim R-JMEC chairperson Lt. Gen Augostino Njoroge
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) has promised to continue asking all parties to dutifully implement the agreement in letter and spirit. This came in the latest message by the interim chairperson Ambassador, Lt. Gen. Augustino Njoroge. Ambassdor Njoroge gave an exclusive interview to Radio Miraya on the progress in the implementation of the peace agreement....
7m Dec 14, 2018
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696: FAO-UNESCO literacy program benefits thousands of cattle camp communities in South Sudan
More than one thousand five hundred leaners from cattle-keeping communities are benefiting from a Livelihood and Education program to give nomadic groups basic education skills and knowledge. The pilot program known as the Pastoralist Livelihood and Education Field School is jointly implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the UN Education and Scientific Organisation – UNESCO, and...
14m Dec 13, 2018
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695: 15,000 children in South Sudan without parents or missing, five years after outbreak of fighting
Some fifteen thousand children are still missing or separated from their parents, five years after the conflict first broke out in South Sudan. United Nations Children’s agency - UNICEF is working with partners through its family tracing unit to track down the children’s parents or caregivers. Communications Officer Tim Irwin says UNICEF has successfully reunited six thousand (6,000) children ...
8m Dec 13, 2018
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694: Boma Governor David Yau Yau officially reopens Bor-Pibor road, returns stolen animals
Boma State Governor, David Yau Yau has officially re-opened the main road connecting Bor and Pibor, in a move to demonstrate his commitment to resolutions reached at a recent inter-state peace dialogue. Yau Yau is in Jonglei for a two-day official visit to meet with officials and reopen main routes to normal traffic and economic activity. His visit follows a meeting of officials from Boma and...
5m Dec 12, 2018
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693: Cattle keepers threaten peace in Kajo-Keji
Authorities in Kajo-Keji, Yei River Stateare concerned that the presence of cattle-keepers is posing a threat to returning communities settling back to their homes. Nyepo County commissioner, Lokonga Julius says the animal herders are destroying gardens belonging to returnees arriving from protection sites and refugee camps. Lokonga is concerned that the presence of the herders could spark te...
4m Dec 12, 2018
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692: UNMISS Chief, David Shearer launches report on positive impact of QIPs in South Sudan
The UN Special-Representative and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, David Shearer has launched a new report showcasing a series of special projects funded by UNMISS, to improve the lives of communities across the country. The report titled ‘The People’s Project’ was put together by the Mission’s Relief, Reintegration and Protection Section and features the stories of all those who have be...
9m Dec 11, 2018
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691: Ambassadors in joint appeal for respect of Human Rights and end to impunity
As South Sudan joins the rest of the World to commemorate Human Rights Day, the Ambassadors of the European Union, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have issued a joint appeal for the respect and protection of human rights. Ambassadors Sinead Walsh, Janet Alberta and Alison Blackburn said they are deeply concerned about the state of human rights in the country, pointing at reported violat...
40m Dec 11, 2018
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690: Youth use ‘Tea-Drinking’ as creative approach to tackle social issues
A group of youth known as Salaam Junub is using ‘tea drinking’ as an innovative approach to mending relations and combating hate speech. The community social movement holds regular forums with residents of the Gurei area in Juba as they Take Tea Together – also known as TTT. A member of Salaam Junub, Bush Buse says TTT is a creative attempt to turn an everyday activity into a useful platform ...
6m Dec 11, 2018
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689: Third edition of the Juba Film Festival kicks off
The third edition of the Juba Film Festival has kicked off, showcasing more than 50 local and foreign films. The one-week festival was launched yesterday at the University of Juba and features films produced and directed by students and local film makers. Festival Director, Simon Bingo says the festival wraps up on Saturday, with a prize ceremony for the best pieces in different categories. ...
8m Dec 11, 2018
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688: Human Rights Commissioner on human rights situation in South Sudan
As South Sudan joins the rest of the World to commemorate Human Rights Day, a commissioner in the South Sudan Human Rights Commission says the country has a way to go to ensure accountability of human rights offenders. Beny Gideon says the commission has established a ‘human rights defenders’ desk’ as part of measures to push for accountability and avoid impunity. Gideon is encouraging the pu...
5m Dec 10, 2018
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687: Humanitarian situation remains ‘dire and worrying,’ says German Envoy
The humanitarian situation in South Sudan remains ‘dire,’ prompting already stretched donors and humanitarian partners to focus on the most vulnerable as they gradually shift attention to agriculture and resilience building programs after years of man-made conflict. “Our interest is the people of South Sudan,” said German Ambassador Jan Hendrik van Thiel, adding that the main focus is on helpi...
7m Dec 07, 2018
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686: Ongoing violence, rape and abuse ‘incompatible’ with peace, German Ambassador
The German Ambassador to South Sudan says there must be more concrete steps towards fully implementing the revitalized peace agreement. “The implementation of the agreement is ‘pretty slow,’ Ambassador Jan Hendrik van Thiel said in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya. Ambassador Jan welcomes the signing of the peace deal in September and progress that has been made thus far. He says the...
9m Dec 07, 2018
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685: “Elections were illegitimate,” SSOA interim Chair Gabriel Changson Chang
The interim chairperson of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance, Gabriel Changson Chang says the election of Peter Gatdet as new chairperson last weekend was illegitimate. Changson Chang says the vote was called ad-hoc and denies the outcome. He also challenges assertions by party council member Dr. Lam Akol that there is a 6-month term limit for leadership. Changson Chang spoke to Sebit Will...
16m Dec 07, 2018
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684: South Sudan Opposition Alliance rift deepens, threatens implementation of Revitalized Peace Agreement
Members of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) are engaged in crisis discussions to resolve an election dispute that threatens to split the alliance in two. A section of alliance members including interim chairman Gabriel Changson, Joseph Bakasoro, Khalid Butrus, Josephine Lagu, Hassein Abdelbagi and Bapiny Monytuil have rejected the recent election of Peter Gatdet as the new chairman, ...
8m Dec 07, 2018
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683: “We have to end impunity for SGBV crimes and break the cycle of violence,” US Top Official
A senior US official says the cycle of impunity must be broken to hold perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence to account. Jonathan Kamin, the Director of USAID's Office of Sudan and South Sudan Programs based in Washington DC is in South Sudan to visit USAID funded projects. His visit comes timely as we commemorate the 16 days of activism campaign against sexual and gender-based viol...
8m Dec 06, 2018
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682: National Ministry of Health & partners to introduce routine Yellow Fever vaccination
The National Ministry of Health is working with partners to introduce routine Yellow Fever vaccination for all children above the age of 9 months. This comes as an outbreak was declared in Sakure Nzara county in Gbudue state. Otim Patrick Ramathan, a health emergencies officer with the World Health Organisation says the Ministry plans to implement the policy by 2022. Dr. Otim says there is a...
14m Dec 06, 2018
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681: “Clashes were politically motivated,” says SPLA-IO spokesperson
The SPLA-IO Deputy Spokesperson says clashes in Guit County, Northern Liech State were politically motivated. Lam Paul Gabriel confirms that opposition forces clashed with government troops yesterday evening and called on both sides to stop the fighting and remain committed to the implementation of the peace agreement. Earlier Northern Liech state information Minister Lam Tungwar said the clash...
4m Dec 05, 2018
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680: Fresh clashes break out in Guit County, Northern Liech State
Fresh fighting has been reported in Guit county, Northern Liech State, of the Unity area. Northern Liech State information Minister Lam Tungwar says the fighting between government and opposition forces erupted yesterday. Tungwar says the fighting appears to have been over a cantonment site for the SPLA-IO. He spoke to Henry Lokuri in this interview.
3m Dec 05, 2018
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679: Conversation spotlighting volunteer spirit of humanity
As we commemorate International Volunteer Day today, the volunteer movement is appealing for respect and a spirit of ‘service above self.’ Volunteer Day is marked every December 5th to give a unique opportunity for volunteers worldwide to celebrate their efforts, share their values, and create awareness on their work. This year’s theme is “Volunteers Build Resilient Communities”. The day will...
15m Dec 05, 2018
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678: Maban Refugee hospital overwhelmed with patient influx
Months after receiving the prestigious Nansen Award from UNHCR, Dr. Evan Atar Adaha is back on the frontlines of service at the UN Refugee hospital in Maban, Bunj state. The UNHCR-ran hospital is facing an overwhelming influx of patients, stretching the staff and medical supplies at the referral center. Dr. Evan Atar Adaha, the only resident surgeon at the facility attributes the high numbers...
7m Dec 05, 2018
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677: World Vision joins partners to contain Yellow Fever outbreak in Sakure Nzara County, Gbudue State
Health partners have intensified community sensitization in the wake of a Yellow Fever outbreak in Sakure Nzara county, Gbudue state. World Vision, one of the organizations on ground has stepped up screening at border points into neighbouring DR Congo including at Ezo-Nabiapai, Sakure, Gangura and Mangpandu. On Thursday last week the National Ministry of health declared an outbreak in Sakure ...
6m Dec 05, 2018
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676: ‘ABC’ is best preventive strategy for HIV, says South Sudan HIV/AIDS commission
The Deputy Chairperson for the South Sudan AIDS commission is advocating for the ‘ABC’ model of prevention of HIV infections. Dr. Acol Ayom says ‘Abstinence, Being faithful, and use of Condoms’ are key elements in stopping infections. She also emphasizes that timely and effective treatment are essential to managing the disease to live a healthy and productive live. HIV prevalence rates in So...
11m Dec 04, 2018
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675: SPLA-IO forces to begin moving to cantonment sites
The Deputy spokesperson of the SPLA-IO confirms that their troops will begin moving to cantonment sites in accordance with a directive issued by SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar. Dr. Machar ordered all I-O forces to assemble in cantonment areas as soon as possible, as part of the revitalized peace deal.  The opposition leader gave the directive while speaking to supporters who gathered at a rally in...
4m Dec 04, 2018
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674: Deeply engaging conversation on feminism in South Sudan
“When women effectively participate alongside men and are afforded equal opportunities, goals are reached faster” That’s the argument of Dr. Ayak Chol, a professional doctor and strong voice in the women right’s movement. In this discussion, she and Sebit William touch on the culturally sensitive topic of women empowerment and advancement. From domestic roles to political representation – no...
15m Dec 03, 2018
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673: Midwifery Regulatory Council to begin screening of nurses next year
The newly instituted nursing and midwifery regulatory council will begin screening nurses and midwives early next year. The interim regulatory body was launched last week by the ministry of health in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA. The council aims to protect the public from unsafe health practices, ensure quality and standard of nursing and midwifery care inclu...
5m Dec 03, 2018
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672: "Public inclined towards softer approach to redressing human rights abuses"
An assessment on perceptions of Transitional Justice at the grassroots suggest the public is more inclined towards a softer approach to redressing human rights abuses and violations. Civil Society groups in October carried out an assessment and mapping exercise in the 10 former states seeking grassroot response on implementation of Chapter 5 of the Revitalized Peace agreement regarding Transit...
5m Dec 03, 2018
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