671: Panel Discussion on World AIDS Day 2018
On December 1st every year, we commemorate World AIDS Day. The theme for this year is “Know your status”. In the studio we have Dr Kandyang Modi from the Ministry of Heath, Dr Moses Mutebi from the World Health Organisation and Evelyn Letio - Program Director for the National Empowerment of Positive Women United. The panel moderated by Regina Gorle, will be looking at HIV/AIDS: Self -Testing...
50m Dec 01, 2018
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670: National Ministry of Health declares Yellow Fever outbreak in Sakure Nzara County, Gbudue State
The National Ministry of Health has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in Sakure, Nzara County, Gbudue state. The case was a resident of Sakure who reported Ebola-related symptoms on 23 November 2018, after the State Ministry of Health received a report of a suspected case of Ebola at the point of entry in Sakure, a border town between the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Tests on th...
5m Nov 30, 2018
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669: Journalists are the ‘voice of the public,’ says Human Rights media professional
The Canadian based ‘Journalist for Human Rights’ organization was part of a joint symposium in Juba on the national media policy. The one-day programme was organized in collaboration with the Media Authority to strengthen media in South Sudan. It brought together media houses and government officials to get a better understanding of the media laws and related issues of freedom of speech and d...
4m Nov 30, 2018
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668: "Early HIV testing saves lives" - HIV/AIDS training officer
Ahead of World AIDS Day, the South Sudan Aids Commission is encouraging people to do voluntary testing as part of efforts to eradicate HIV/AIDS in the country by 2030. This comes as the world prepares commemorate World Aids Day tomorrow – 1st of December under the theme “Know Your HIV Status”. The national commemoration for this year’s World Aids Day has been rescheduled for next Thursday, 06...
13m Nov 30, 2018
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667: Young intellectuals mobilize to end Jonglei-Boma cycle of violence
A peace conference opens in Juba today aimed at tapping into the minds of intellectual youth to end the vicious cycle of child abductions and cattle raids in Jonglei and Boma states. The two-day dialogue has been organized by the Christian Agency for Peace and Development – a faith-based national organization in collaboration with the Norwegian People’s Aid. Peter Malir is the Executive Direc...
5m Nov 29, 2018
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666: Joint SSPDF, SPLA-IO, SSOA delegation to visit tension-hit locations in Unity area
A joint team of SSPDF, SPLA-IO and the SSOA and opposition representatives will next week conduct a joint visit to government and opposition strongholds in the Unity area. The visit set for next Thursday, is organized by the ceasefire monitoring mechanism – CTSAMVM, to assess areas still experiencing tension and engage local authorities. This was one of the main resolutions that came out of t...
6m Nov 29, 2018
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665: Interview with Action Against Hunger Country Director, Anika Krstic
An estimated 5.3 million people, 48 percent of the population, are currently facing acute food insecurity, despite the harvest in some areas of the country last year and continued, large-scale assistance. Action Against Hunger has been in South Sudan for thirty years, responding to nutrition demands including high malnutrition rates, lack of access to clean water, and food insecurity. Anika K...
10m Nov 28, 2018
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664: South Sudan Youth use Power of Song to preach unity and reconciliation
A new song is being launched in Juba today as part of a broad campaign to promote peace and build harmony. The song titled ‘The power of Unity’ is part of the ‘Unity Campaign’ spearheaded by the Youth empowerment Organization - a local non-profit organization advocating for youth rights. Daniel Mwaka, executive director of the Youth Empowerment group says the song features different languages...
5m Nov 27, 2018
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663: UNMISS Goes Orange to Mark #16DaysofActivism
To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and mark the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS will hold an expo to show case the work the work done by the mission's unit to prevent SGBV. Orange is the official colour of the UN Secretary General UNiTE campaign and is used as a ...
6m Nov 26, 2018
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662: #16DaysofActivism Discussion - Make Peace Count; End Violence against women
The Ministry of Gender, child and social welfare is tailoring its fight against sexual and gender-based violence to changing mindsets at the grassroots. Jane Kiden Jackson, the Deputy Director for women peace and security says many cultures and beliefs stigmatize survivors. Kiden makes the appeal as we commemorate 16th days of activism against sexual and gender-based violence which started ye...
23m Nov 26, 2018
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661: #Loveisblind – South Sudanese Blind Couple Weds
The old saying that “love is blind” was made real, when a visually impaired couple defied all odds to stage a memorable wedding in Juba over the weekend. After dating for 5 – solid years, 38 – Year old Alison Samuel, and 32 – Year old CATHERINE Visencio wrote their piece of history at a colorful wedding ceremony held at St. Stephene Parish Episcopal church in Juba City. Catherine from Eastern...
6m Nov 26, 2018
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660: India’s Ambassador to South Sudan Visits UNMISS Hospital
India’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Shri S. D. Moorthy has paid a courtesy visit to the UNMISS level 2 clinic, manned by Indian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Ambassador Moorthy inspected the facility in Tomping on Saturday and capped his tour with a blood test. The Indian contingent in South Sudan currently stands at a strength of 2,400 army personnel, m...
4m Nov 26, 2018
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659: Exit Interview with ICRC Head of Delegation Francois Stamm - Part Two
In part two of the interview, the outgoing ICRC head of delegation talks about his best memories, lessons learnt and shares his hopes and dreams for south Sudan. Francois Stamm welcomes the signing of the agreement and says any peace dividend must translate to improved humanitarian conditions. Listen to the inteview
8m Nov 26, 2018
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658: Exit Interview with ICRC Head of Delegation Francois Stamm - Part One
After nearly one and a half years heading the International Committee of the Red Cross in South Sudan, Francois Stamm's tenure has come to an end. Backed by a team of 200 international mobile staff and around 800 South Sudanese staff, Stamm has overseen the ICRC operations in South Sudan. Stamm sat down with Sworo Charles on his last day in Juba to take stock of what has been accomplished and...
6m Nov 26, 2018
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657: Public Hearing for Youth Development Policy for South Sudan
A public hearing on the long-awaited National Youth Development Policy Bill will be held in Juba Saturday November 23rd.  The event serves as an opportunity for members of the public to give their views on issues relating to the development, employment, inclusion and education of young people between the ages of 18 and 35. The Youth Development Policy Bill has been lying in the Parliamentary ...
16m Nov 23, 2018
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656: Netherlands contributes €8M to rehabilitate and maintain roads in South Sudan
One of the more crucial activities of the United Nations World Food program in South Sudan has been and remains food security. Millions of people have faced varying levels of food insecurity. On Thursday, WFP received a 9 million US dollar contribution from the Netherlands to improve small holder farmers access to markets by rehabilitating the roads over the next 4-years. On Miraya Breakfast ...
17m Nov 23, 2018
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646: UNV Spotlight with Peter James Bradbury, Welfare Officer
What gives some of us a sense of fulfillment when we volunteer our time, comfort and skills in conflict ridden parts of the world? At the individual level, there  is a personal drive, while at community level, there is a level of desire to  personal level to share the best of abilities with humanity. Spotlight speaks to Peter James Bradbury, a United Nations Volunteer serving as a welfare off...
44m Nov 23, 2018
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655: Human Rights Lawyer calls for Urgent Reforms in South Sudan's Juvenile Justice System
We have a weak prison system in South Sudan and one of the sad parts of the justice system, is the way the children in conflict with the law are treated. Children as young as 13 years old, are housed in adult prison facilities and while the clash between customary and constitutional law has worsened the situation of Juvenile justice system in South Sudan. “A child cannot stand up to challenge...
18m Nov 22, 2018
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654: Full Audio - David Shearer Addressed Press Conference in Juba, South Sudan
(Full Audio) – David Shearer, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan adressed the media in Juba, South Sudan to discuss the strategic positioning of UNMISS peacekeepers in the Upper Nile and UNMISS’ efforts to support displaced people returning to their homes. He also spoke about the Mission's ongoing support for the implementation of the peace agreement. Listen here
19m Nov 22, 2018
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653: UNHCR Unveils Special Protection Unit for SGBV Victims in Bor Town
A newly renovated office block to handle cases of gender-based violence has been handed over to the Special Police Unit in Bor. The premises was built with support from UN Refugee Agency – UNHCR, and will serve as a space for police officers to receive and investigate crimes against women. UNHCR has trained a support team of 30 police personnel, including four female officers, to respond to S...
4m Nov 22, 2018
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652: IGAD Special Envoy task to engage Opposition outside the revitalized agreement
The IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan says he will soon be reaching out to parties that have not signed the revitalized peace agreement to try and get them on board the peace process. The IGAD Council of Ministers during its 66th extra-ordinary meeting in Addis-Ababa last week, tasked Ambassador Wais to engage all stakeholders and warring groups who are not signatories to the revitalized agree...
4m Nov 22, 2018
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651: #KidsTakeOver: Children Interview Denis Ogen, Hold the Child Advocacy officer
Children are like budding stars. The more you embrace them, the more they will shine. Talking about embracing children, Hold the Child Organisation a non-profit making organization works alongside vulnerable children in disaster affected and underdeveloped communities. Denis Ogen is a communications and advocacy officer and the children turned their microphones to Denis and asked him to share...
8m Nov 20, 2018
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650: #KidsTakeOver - 13 - Year - old Rima Ataib Calls for an end to Practice of Child Marriage
Staying with the theme of World Childrens Day, Rima Ataib, a thirteen-year-old girl is calling for an end to the practice of early marriage and child recruitment. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Rima said boys and girls should be allowed to enjoy their rights. Rima was one of the children that took to the airwaves today to have her voice heard. Listen here
5m Nov 20, 2018
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649: #KidsTakeOver: Children Interview UNICEF chief of Child protection, Vedasto Nsanzugwanko
UN Children’s Organization – UNICEF, says there must be full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child to guarantee the rights of the children of South Sudan. The convention was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on this day in 1989, spelling out civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. South Sudan ratified the convention in 2015...
17m Nov 20, 2018
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648: #KidsTakeOver: Children Interview Head of UNMISS Child Protection Unit, Alfred Orono Orono
The children and young people of South Sudan took over the airwaves today to mark World Children’s Day, giving the future leaders of the country the opportunity to “speak out and be heard”. On Miraya Breakfast Show, Malish Lojok and  Alice Jackson, both pupils at St Francis Primary School Juba, Interviewed the Head of the UNMISS Child Protection unit, Alfred Orono Orono. Orono said he is conf...
20m Nov 20, 2018
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647: "Listen to the Children" - UNICEF Communications Specialist Helen Sandbu Ryeng
[…] “We as adults should listen more to children because they know what their issues are and they are in the best position to tell you what their issues are," says Helen Sandbu Ryeng, UNICEF communications specialist. Helene spoke on Miraya Breakfast show, ahead of the World Children's Day observed annually on November 20th. In South Sudan, UNICEF has flagged several issues around its Go Blue...
9m Nov 19, 2018
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640: KidsXpress - What Children in Juba City Really Think about their Teachers
In this Episode of Kids Express, Presenter Denis Ogen asked a group of pupils from New Apostolic Church Primary School in South Sudan's Capital city Juba a variety of questions about their teachers.  In this episode, the children talk about just what they love about their teachers, what they hate and even suggest ideas of what constitutes a great student teacher relationship.
57m Nov 17, 2018
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645: HIV prevalence rate increases among armed forces in Greater Jonglei
An assessment report indicates that the HIV prevalence rate among armed forces in Greater Jonglei has gone up from 3% to 5% over the past three months. The report is based on the outcome of a 100-day campaign launched by the Jonglei state ministry of health, in collaboration with UN AIDS and other partners. The three month campaign held at the Malualchat military garrison offered preventive ca...
5m Nov 16, 2018
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624: UN Volunteer Rebecca Najjuuko Shares her story on The Spotlight
Is there anything more fulfilling that offering your time, and skills to volunteer with the United Nations? Yes, for Rebecca Najjuuko, who has worked with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, as an Administrative officer, having an experience as an international Volunteer is something that nobody will ever take from her. "If you ever get a UNV offer, please take it coz nothing will ever...
44m Nov 16, 2018
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644: UNICEF asks leaders to commit to fulfilling the rights of every child
The UN children’s agency is inviting the public to sign a global petition asking leaders to commit to fulfilling the rights of every child. The petition is part of the activities to mark UNICEF’s annual World Children’s Day, which will be commemorated on Tuesday 20 November. This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Tim Irwin, UNICEF communic...
6m Nov 16, 2018
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643: Netherland and Non-Violent Peace force ink deal to empower women on peace building
The Netherlands and the Non-Violent Peace force organisation have signed an agreement to extend a project that promotes the role of women in peace building and Gender- Violence prevention in South Sudan. Under the terms of the agreement, Non-Violent Peace force will for the next one year work with the security sector and Women Protection Teams in the Protection of Civilian Site in Juba and ben...
19m Nov 16, 2018
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642: Gbudue State Governor applauds partnerships to Build resilience
The Governor of Gbudue State, Daniel Badagbu, is hopeful that a newly launched youth empowerment project will keep the country’s young people away from conflict and inspire them to become more productive members of society.  The Kingdom of the Netherlands signed an agreement with the UN Development Program yesterday to support youth employment and empowerment in five states till December 2022....
6m Nov 16, 2018
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641: Blood Samples from Yei test Negative for Ebola - Dr Olushayo Olu
Tests on blood samples from a patient in Yei who health officials were concerned may have contracted Ebola have shown they are free from the deadly virus, which has killed more than 200 people in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. World Health Organisation country representative, Dr Olushayo Olu, said that the samples had been tested at a World Health Organization-approved laborator...
7m Nov 16, 2018
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639: Music in Africa Conference Opens in Kenya Today
Delegates from 50 African countries gather in Nairobi today for the second Music in Africa Conference for Collaboration, Exchange and Showcases. The two-day event is expected to attract more than 5,000 delegates. High on the agenda is a focus on royalty collection challenges in Africa, the continent’s music streaming economy, distribution models and new technologies. Launched in Dakar, Senega...
5m Nov 15, 2018
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638: Luris Mulla Explains the prospects of peace and Stability in South Sudan
South Sudan’s national peace process reached a significant breakthrough on 12 September 2018, when President Salva Kiir and opposition leaders including Riek Machar formally signed a revitalized power-sharing deal. This ushered hope to an end to a five-year conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of South Sudanese. This week, a panel discussion was held at ‘Chatham...
6m Nov 15, 2018
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637: Bishop of Kajo - Keji Calls for 'True Forgiveness' to Open way for Stability
Forgiveness is not always easy, especially when you feel you have been wronged. But Emmanuel Murye Modi, the Episcopal Bishop for the Diocese of Kajo Keji is asking the people of Kajo Keji to forgive all the wrongs committed against them. Kajo Kaji is one of the regions in the country that was deserted because of the conflict. Early this week, the South Sudan people’s defense forces and the ...
3m Nov 15, 2018
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636: Bishops Synod Ends with Calls for forgiveness and Reconciliation
Bishops of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan have called on armed groups who have declined to the sign the revitalized peace agreement to lay down their arms and join the implementation of the revitalized peace deal. This was one of several recommendations that came out of a three-day synod held in Juba last week and attended by 55 Bishops. Speaking to Radio Miraya this afternoon, the Archb...
28m Nov 15, 2018
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635: UNESCO, EMPOWER and Partners Launch Labour Market assessment in Juba
A labour market assessment is being launched in Juba today. The assessment gives a better understanding of the importance of vocational training especially among the youth of South Sudan. The assessment is a joint collaboration between the UN Education and Scientific project - UNESCO, the Ministry of labour and the EMPOWER project – which is a consortium of NGOs supporting vocational educatio...
13m Nov 14, 2018
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634: New Song Advocating for End to Child Marriage Released
A new song advocating for an end to child marriage has been released. The song titled ‘child marriage’ by South Sudanese Musician DJ Cent is an initiative of the Crown the Woman Advocacy group and is part of the ongoing ‘Too young to be married”, campaign. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast show this morning, Aluel Naomi of Crown the Woman says it is time to fight harder through the relevant av...
13m Nov 14, 2018
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633: Plan International to launch mass awareness campaign against Child Marriage in South Sudan
Plan International is adding its voice to growing criticism of the marriage of a 17-year-old girl in Awerial. The story of Elizabeth Nyalong, who was put up for auction to the highest bidder, sparked off public outcry and angered women activists. Plan International, an aid organization focused on advancing children’s rights and equality for girls is demanding that the government investigates t...
5m Nov 14, 2018
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630: Norway’s Ambassador Advises on Inclusive National Dialogue
Norway’s Ambassador to South Sudan is encouraging the National Dialogue Steering Committee to fully involve the opposition to make the process more inclusive. Ambassador Lars Andersen met the steering committee in Juba yesterday and said, Norway considers the work of the National Dialogue complementary to the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
4m Nov 14, 2018
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631: SSPDF and SPLA-IO agree to open roads for refugees to return home
A joint team from the South Sudan People’s defence forces and the SPLA – in opposition has agreed to open the roads to pave the way for the return of the South Sudanese refugees. This was one of the resolutions reached at the end of a meeting held by the two military groups in Kajo – Keji. To find out more about that meeting, i spoke with Captain Oliver Duku, South Sudan military attaché to t...
6m Nov 14, 2018
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632: World Diabetes Day: Doctors Advise on Lifestyles
November 14th is observed as World Diabetes day. Now, researchers at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Australia have shown that consumption of soft drink can have significant effects on the body's metabolism, which paves the way for the development of diseases like diabetes. To find out more about the link between soft drinks and being overweight, Henry Lokuri, caught up with Prof. Co...
5m Nov 14, 2018
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629: Situation Remains Dire for IDPs in Mugwo Payam
It’s been about one month since more than seven thousand people fled Mugwo Payam in Yei River state and sought shelter at Mugo Payam headquarters. Yet the situation of these people remains dire and the authorities insist that the current interventions to alleviate the plight of the displaced persons are inadequate. The Secretary of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission in Mugwo county, Emm...
4m Nov 13, 2018
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628: Bishop Peter Mude Laid to Rest in Yambio
The Anglican Archbishop for Western Equatoria Internal Province, Bishop Peter Munde has been laid to rest. The deceased was buried in Yambio on Monday, in the presence of government officers, and Christians. Miraya’s correspondent Felix Francis Katie reports.
5m Nov 13, 2018
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627: IGAD Summit Expected to Assess Progress on R-ARCSS implementation
IGAD Council of Ministers are expected in Juba over the coming days to attend a summit designed to follow up on the implementation of the revitalized peace government. Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, Mawien Arik Akol, told Sani Martin that the IGAD regional grouping and guarantors of the agreement will attend the meeting in Juba to assess the commitment of the parties to the agreement s...
3m Nov 13, 2018
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626: Hate speech mitigation campaign changing Minds and Attitudes in refugee camps
An anti-hate speech campaign is underway in Uganda’s Kiryandongo refugee camp, aimed at instilling a spirit of peaceful coexistence among the thousands of South Sudanese refugees.  The four-month project is spearheaded by the Centre for Peace and Justice – a local South Sudanese civil society organisation based in Uganda.  Moro Stephen, the Field Officer for the Centre for Peace and Justice e...
5m Nov 13, 2018
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625: Joint Visits between SSPDF and Opposition High Command significant,” - SPLA - IO Spokesperson
“If we are not able to fight among ourselves, it means we can move the peace process forward. This is how Lam Paul Gabriel, SPLA – IO deputy army spokesperson described the joint visits by the SSPDF and the SPLAIO military high command. The two military groups have for the first time since the agreement was signed jointly visited Yei River state, Raja, Wau and Kajo – Keji. Lam Paul Gabriel, ...
5m Nov 13, 2018
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623: CTSAMM Technical Committee to Visit Wau next week
Senior generals from the government and opposition parties met in Khartoum for a fourth time this week, to discuss the status of implementation of the ceasefire. On the first day of the meeting, parties were urged to clearly and forcefully communicate orders to field commanders, to cease hostilities and allow access to ceasefire monitors. The CTC is comprised of representatives from the South...
15m Nov 09, 2018
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622: UNMISS supports formation of Civil Society forum in Bentiu
The Civil affairs division of the UN mission in South Sudan is facilitating the re-organisation of the civil society groups In Northern Liech state. About 50 civil society organization representatives met on Thursday to discuss the formation of a civil society forum. The forum will provide a platform to discuss pertinent issues in the state and act as agents of early warning and information d...
4m Nov 09, 2018
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