289: Pastor and wife gunned down in Juba
Police are investigating the murder of a pastor and his wife in the Gudele residential area of Juba. Pastor Johnson Makueth Akeen and his wife Gloria Mathew from the Church of God for All Nations were gunned down at their home in Gudele Block 5 early Sunday morning. Police spokesperson, Brig Daniel Justin says armed men entered the priests house and stole personal belongings before shooting h...
3m May 14, 2018
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286: KidsXpress: This is why Children of South Sudan Value Family
Sometimes, children growing up in conflict are deprived of one of the major unit of Society  - the family which as Kids is valuable and significant to their lives. Today, Ogen Rwot Denis sat down with the children of Mentor primary school for a discussion on what they value most about the family. Many of these children acknowledged the importance of a family as a source of support, self-confi...
50m May 12, 2018
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288: UN Special Representative David Shearer’s media briefing – 10.05.18
The Special Representative of the Secretary General, also chief of the UN Mission in South Sudan is calling on the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM), to make public the violation reports in its possession. Addressing a press conference in Juba on Thursday, David Shearer outlined the logistical support provided by the United Nations Mission in South ...
27m May 10, 2018
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288: “We are fed up, the time has come to take serious action,” says U.S. Embassy official
The U.S government says Washington’s review of its assistance programs to South Sudan is to put pressure on the South Sudan government to reach a peace deal. Mark Weinberg, a Public Affairs Officer in the US Embassy in Juba in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya said the comprehensive review that was announced on Wednesday, covers several areas including support to the Joint Monitoring an...
6m May 10, 2018
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288: “Do not abandon South Sudan, we need you,” says foreign affairs spox to US
The government is urging the United States not to abandon the country after Washington said it would review its assistance programs because of the ongoing conflict. The White House in a statement released on Tuesday, cited frustration with the lack of progress in reaching a peace agreement. The United States is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance to South Sudan, providing aid to mill...
5m May 10, 2018
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288: Hope through Song: South Sudan church choir takes peace crusade to refugees in Uganda
A South Sudanese gospel group is using song to pass on a message of peace and hope to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. The ‘United South Sudan Gospel Music Singers Group’ on Monday embarked on a week-long crusade of live concerts in Yumbe District. They spent two days at Swinga Camp and will next move onto Bidibidi camp. Choir leader, Pastor Khamis Kennedy said their main objective is to u...
8m May 09, 2018
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288: Statement by UN Peacekeeping Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix to UN Security Council on South Sudan
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix has expressed “firm belief” that holding elections in South Sudan in the current political, security and humanitarian environment is “unrealistic". In a briefing to the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Mr. Lacroix decried the continued ceasefire violations and lack of progress in reaching a political agreeme...
11m May 09, 2018
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288: Kiir call for return of Riek Machar is a ‘non-starter,’ says SPLM-IO
The SPLM-IO is hesitant about a call from President Salva Kiir for SPLM-IO Chairman Riek Machar to return home. President Kiir during the recent National Liberation Council meeting in Juba called on Machar to come back to Juba within 45 days for the reunification of the ruling party. In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, a top member of the SPLM-IO, Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, described th...
5m May 09, 2018
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288: President Salva Kiir extends 'olive branch' to SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar
Last week President Salva Kiir appeared to extend an olive branch to SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar to return to Juba and ‘complete the party reunification.’ President Kiir made the comments during the recent National Liberation Council meeting, saying the self-exiled opposition leader should return within a 45-day period before the next Liberation Council meeting. The President’s press Secretary...
6m May 09, 2018
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288: 13 minors in police custody in Kapoeta over alleged prostitution
Thirteen underage girls have been arrested in Kapoeta state over their alleged involvement in prostitution. The girls were apprehended last Friday, in a search operation conducted in market places. Kapoeta State Minister of Gender and Humanitarian Affairs, Jennifer Nabongorika said a confirmatory test for HIV/AIDS was conducted and found eight of them to be positive. Nabongorika says the gir...
5m May 08, 2018
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288: Suspension of MSF operations in Mundri “catastrophic,” says official
The suspension of MSF operations has been described as catastrophic to the  civillians in need of the much needed health services in Amadi State. Last week, the MSF team that was delivering much-needed healthcare to remote areas of Mundri was attacked by armed robbers who took their personal belongings, along with medical supplies and other MSF property. Following this attack, MSF  was forced...
4m May 07, 2018
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281: ICRC New Communications officer aims to highlight the plight of the voiceless in South Sudan
Sarah Alzawqari, from Yemen was a spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Iraq for 24 months and is now the new communications officer for the #ICRC office in #SouthSudan. Sarah’s role is key to ensure respect for the life and dignity of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. “The pain is one no matter where you are,” says Sarah. She joine...
4m May 05, 2018
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282: KidsXpress: Children Talk about Health Safety Tips
Parents and guardians in South Sudan, have a major job to protect children from harm and  teach them to make good choices as they grow and become adults. At KidsXpress program this Saturday,  we speak with the pupils of Seven Day Adventist primary school in Juba. These children speak about the choices they take about health, how to avoid harm and how to avoid sicknesses and health in a learni...
46m May 05, 2018
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280: #WorldPressFreedomDay: Exclusive Interview with UK Ambassador Alison Blackburne
As part of our expanded conversation on Press Freedom, we are happy to be joined by the British Ambassador to South Sudan, Alison Blackburne. Ambassador Blackburne was hosted on Miraya Breakfast Show where she spoke bout the importance of free press to a healthy democratic society and accountable governance. Listen to the full interview here
10m May 04, 2018
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278: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer Barbara Swayerr, Air Operations Assistant from Ghana
Barbara Ransolina Sawyerr, is one of the about 500 United Nations Volunteers is serving as an Air Operations Assistant with the Aviation section of the UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS. She started her UNV adventure in South Sudan in March 2013 and has since served as a Flight Planner with the Air Ops Unit and currently with the Technical Compliance Unit. "It is very challenging, you should...
46m May 04, 2018
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280: Countrywide Registration of Medical doctors kicks off in South Sudan
Registration of doctors is underway across the country, as part of a bi-annual exercise to determine numbers and ensure qualified medical personnel are in practice. The doctors are required to sit medical examinations every May and November to test their qualifications. The process is overseen by the South Sudan Medical Council in collaboration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr...
5m May 04, 2018
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279: Efforts strengthened to scale up Midwifery Services in the country
The South Sudan nurses and midwives association is working with partners to scale up midwifery services in the country.  The association has partnered with the ‘Strengthening #Midwifery Services’ project, supported by the governments of Canada and Sweden in the training and support of midwives and nurses. Latest figures indicate that around one in five babies are dying during childbirth in a ...
6m May 04, 2018
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277: Police trained on combating Female Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
The Ministry of Interior through the South Sudan National Police is stepping up surveillance and efforts to tackle human trafficking. Several police officers have received extensive training on how to combat, investigate and handle cases of human trade. The ‘training-of-trainers program’ is being supported by ‘Expertise France’ – a French based international technical cooperation agency. Capt...
18m May 03, 2018
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276: "Agreement to stop fighting in South Sudan needs to be upheld," says SRSG David Shearer as thousands flee renewed clashes in Leer
UN Special Representative and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer has described the situation in Leer as ‘disappointing’ as thousands flee their homes following an escalation of fighting in the area over recent days. Mr. Shearer paid a visit to Leer on Tuesday, to get a firsthand account of the situation and the impact of the fighting on the populations. While there, the Special Representative said...
2m May 03, 2018
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274: #WorldPressFreedomDay: UNMISS Chief pays tribute to Journalists in South Sudan
The vital role of journalists in a democratic society was stressed by the Special Representative of the Secretary General, David Shearer, in his message to mark World Press Freedom Day. Listen here.
1m May 03, 2018
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275: #WorldPressFreedomDay: Radio Miraya Journalists Speak Out on Why Press Freedom matters
South Sudan is ranked 144th out of 180 countries on the Reporters Without Borders world press freedom index. The index measures the level of freedom available to journalists in various countries. It evaluates “pluralism, independence of the media, quality of legislative framework and safety of journalists in each country.” South Sudan press has its challenges, many journalists continue to ope...
6m May 03, 2018
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273: #WorldPressFreedomday - “Free Press is essential for Peace, Justice” says UN Secretary General
“A free press is essential for peace, justice and human Rights for all,” – this according to the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. In his message to mark World Press Freedom day, the UN Secretary General, reflected on the theme of the day; "Keeping Power in Check: The Protection of Journalists and Media Workers" saying building transparent and democratic societies by keeping those in pow...
1m May 03, 2018
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272: Mari Mortvedt ends assignment in South Sudan with fond memories
Mari Mortvedt, is from Norway and she has been the communications officer of the International Committee of the Red Cross in South Sudan for the last 24 - months. As her assignment ends today, Mari spoke to Miraya Breakfast show team in Juba, saying she heads back home with fond memories of South Sudan, a country that has been at the center of her latest career development. She spoke with Ire...
5m May 02, 2018
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271: MSF suspends Medical activities in Mundri, Waits for Safety Guarantees
Following a violent attack on a convoy, in an area south of Mundri, Doctors Without Borders also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has suspended its medical activities in the town and evacuated its staff affected by the incident. Speaking to Radio Miraya reporter Robert Ohia, from the MSF headquarters in Amsterdam, Operations Manager Akke Boere said MSF is waiting for assurances from all...
4m May 02, 2018
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270: JMEC says success of revitalization talks dependent on political will
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) says the success of the high-level revitalization process is “highly dependent” on the exercise of political will by the South Sudanese parties and their willingness to compromise. Parties are expected to resume discussions on the 17th of this month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. JMEC peace monitors in their latest report covering December 1, 2...
40m May 02, 2018
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269: IGAD delegation concludes consultations, government holds firm on position
A team from the regional bloc IGAD has concluded consultations in Juba after listening to the position of the government ahead of the next round of the High-Level Revitalization Forum. The delegation held closed door discussions with President Salva Kiir and other officials in an attempt to close existing gaps between the warring parties. The Director for International Organisations in the Fo...
7m May 02, 2018
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268: Ten aid workers abducted last week in Yei have been Set Free - ICRC
Ten aid workers who were taken by an armed group in Yei last week have been set free, The South Sudanese aid workers were transported to Juba on Monday by an ICRC aircraft from an area around Yei to the capital, Juba on Monday. To find out more about this development, Sani Martin spoke with Sarah Alzawqari, ICRC communications officer in Juba. Listen here
4m Apr 30, 2018
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267: UNMISS to train staff members on occupational and Health safety
The UN Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS is organizing an occupational safety and health training designed to equip its staff members with incident reporting techniques at their workplace. The mission-wide training will enable the UNMISS peacekeepers better implement the mission mandate in the overall interest of the people of South Sudan.  The Chief of UNMISS Business Process Management unit, ...
5m Apr 30, 2018
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266: Amb. John Andruga Duuku welcomes outcome from meeting over Radio Miraya
Ambassador John Andruga Duku, the director of International Organisations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the resolutions that came out of a meeting between the UN Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - David Shearer and Information Minister Michael Makuei and other government representatives on Friday. He welcomed the resolutions that ca...
3m Apr 30, 2018
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265: SRSG meets Information Minister Makuei over Radio Miraya
The UN Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - David Shearer, met with Information Minister Michael Makuei and other government representatives on Friday to discuss the impasse over the regularization of Radio Miraya operations in the country. The discussions centered round the registration of the UN Radio with regard to a standing Status of Force Agreeme...
1m Apr 30, 2018
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2: #kidsXpress - When Sickness strikes
Kids Express host,  Uncle Deno and Pupils from Seven Days Adventist Nursery and primary school, talk about some of today’s health challenges in South Sudan,  options for controlling the health challenges they face. The discussion includes personal experiences, remedies and health tips that might help. Kids Express is Presented by Ogen Rwot Denish and Produced by Machrine Birungi.
40m Apr 28, 2018
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263: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer Sofia Echeverria, Protection of Civilians Officer from Ecuador
Sofia Echeverria, is from Ecuador, and has served as a United Nations Volunteer supporting the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. She arrived in Juba two years ago for her assignment as a Protection of Civilians Officer in South Sudan. Her work involves developing policies options and making policy decisions for the implementation of the Mission’s mandate to protect civilians under threat ...
56m Apr 27, 2018
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264: INTERVIEW: Media freedom and Journalism responsibilities in South Sudan
A forum was convened early this week to discuss the media land scape in south Sudan. The Forum brought representatives from the Media Authority, Association of media women in South Sudan and other journalists' associations in the country. Also present at the forum was Canadia’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Alan Hamson and the journalists for human rights team leader, Laura Bain. Speaking to Mi...
22m Apr 27, 2018
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262: SUDD Institute Think Tank suggests merger of South Sudan Peace processes
The SUDD Institute, a local think tank based in Juba, is proposing a merger of the IGAD-led High-Level Revitalization Forum and the National Dialogue. This will be the topic of a public lecture organized by the institute today, aimed at finding an intersection between the two peace processes for a productive outcome. Abraham Awolich, the acting director and policy analyst at the SUDD institut...
5m Apr 26, 2018
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261: Preparation underway for Hagana Festival
Preparations are in high gear for the ‘Hagana cultural festival’ set to take place in Juba next month. Organised by the Anataban youth advocacy group, the two-day event starting on 19th May at the Nyakuron cultural center, will feature art exhibitions, theatre performances, traditional and contemporary dances. Jacob Bul, a member of Anataban campaign group told Miraya Breakfast show that the ...
12m Apr 24, 2018
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259: SPLA officer killed in disarmament exercise gone wrong
An SPLA soldier is confirmed dead in Eastern Lakes state. The deceased soldier is was part of the team tasked to implement the ongoing disarmament exercise in the state. Eastern Lakes Deputy Governor, Nhail Enock Chahoc, has confirmed the deceased officer as LT. Comrade Bol Wek from the first division. As our reporter, Sworo Charles Elisha found out, a committee has been formed to investigate...
6m Apr 24, 2018
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260: Defy Hate Now campaigners call for Laws to Regulate Hatespeech and lies
Peace campaigners of the DEFY HATE activism group are calling on policy makers to consider laws criminalizing hate speech. Kim Otor, a hate speech mitigation trainer with ‘DEFY Hate Now’  and Marina Modi, Defy Hate now regional coordinator, were hosted by Irene Lasu on Miraya Breakfast Show to discuss why regulations and restrictions should be in place to curb the use of harmful words especial...
24m Apr 24, 2018
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258: MSF to launch Cholera Vaccination Campaign in Juba today
Between June 2016 and February 2018, South Sudan experienced its longest recorded cholera epidemics, with 20, 00 suspected cases and more than 400 deaths reported. To avert a possible recurrence, the Medical charity group , Medicins Sans Frontieres Also known as Doctors without Borders is today launching a four – week preventive Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign in Juba, targeting residents in...
3m Apr 24, 2018
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257: Army Spox announces Burial arrangements for fallen SPLA Chief of staff
Details of the burial service of of General James Ajongo Mawut, have been released by the Army Headquarters on behalf of the government. The army spokesperson, Brigadier Lul Rua says today the body will be taken to Bilpham for the army to pay last respects while public viewing will take this afternoon at Dr John Garang Meusoleum. Brigadier Lul Ruai outlined the burial arrangements in an inter...
3m Apr 24, 2018
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256: ICRC suspends Relief operations in Leer after gunshots fired at compound
A distribution of seeds and farming tools for approximately 24,600 people was interrupted after armed men attacked the International Committee of the Red Cross’ compound in Leer, #SouthSudan, resulting into evacuation of staff  and suspension of program activities. A statement from the ICRC says gunshots were directly fired at the ICRC field base in Leer just after midnight on April 10th. Lee...
6m Apr 23, 2018
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246: #Kidsexpress - Talk about Health with Kids in South Sudan
Kids Express is a weekly radio show by, for, and about Children in SouthSudan. Children discuss their Choices, and challenges on issues ranging from health, education, peacebuilding, and much more. Kids Express host, Uncle Deno, and the pupils of St Francis Primary School sit down to discuss health. Kids Express is Presented by Ogen Rwot Denish and Produced by Machrine Birungi. Listen here.
52m Apr 21, 2018
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255: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer Mafizul Islam, Human Rights Officer from Bangladesh
Mafizul Islam, is a United Nations Volunteer - UNV from Bangladesh, working with as a Human Rights officer with the Human Rights Division of United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS. His most proud moment is when he went to Yambio in Western Equatoria and taught people how to get clean water. "I had an opportunity to work with the local people, taught them how to create saline and decon...
50m Apr 20, 2018
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254: ‘Parties should return to Addis Ababa with a clear vision for peace,’ says AU Ambassador
The African Union Peace and Security Council is calling on parties to the conflict to work collectively to end the crisis. The Head of an AU visiting delegation also Nigeria’s Ambassador the AU; Ambassador Bankole Adeoye said the people of South Sudan are ‘thirsty for peace’ and said, “parties should go back to the negotiating table in Addis Ababa with a clear vision of reaching a deal that wo...
4m Apr 18, 2018
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253: 'Ray of Hope' for South Sudanese University students in Zimbabwe
The Ministry of finance has released $400,000 dollars to cover tuition fees for South Sudanese students studying in Zimbabwe Universities. The government-sponsored students numbering 76, occupied the embassy in Harare and pleaded for government intervention when the academic institutions gave notice to terminate their studies over non-payment of dues. Moses Kat Monyjok, the student representa...
6m Apr 18, 2018
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252: Campaign compels citizens to guard against fake news and false information
Citizens in the country are being urged safeguard themselves against fake news and incorrect information, to diffuse hatred and tension linked to hatespeech. The call by defyhatenow campaign group comes amid growing concerns about the dangers of misinformation, fake news and hate speech. Marina Modi, and Parach Mach both members from Defyhatenow campaign group appeared on Miraya Breakfast Sho...
20m Apr 17, 2018
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251: More than 200 Child Soldiers to be released from armed ranks today
Armed groups in Yambio will release more than two hundred children today. The release taking place in Bakiwiri, located outside Yambio town will be witnessed by the United Nations Children’s agency – UNICEF, a team from the Child protection unit of UNMISS and other partners. James Aldsworth, UNICEF communications specialist in South Sudan says ninety-five of the children being released today ...
7m Apr 17, 2018
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250: UNMISS facilitates SSNPS Training of Trainers on the Human Rights Police Manual
Forty South Sudan National Police Officers have gathered in Juba this morning for a human rights training. The Human Rights Division of the UN mission in South Sudan - UNMISS,  in collaboration with UN Police, UNDP and other substantive sections of the mission, organized the training. Irena Angelova, Senior Human Rights Officer, says the mission's Human rights division wants to see human righ...
5m Apr 16, 2018
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249: Winners of UNMISS essay-writing competition in Malakal awarded
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, a key partner for peace has awarded winners of the essay-writing contest in Malakal. The contestants were recognized for their brilliant perspectives on the theme; “How can women contribute to durable peace in South Sudan?” John Juma David, from Vision academy secondary school, scooped the first prize booking himself a place in the national essay writ...
5m Apr 16, 2018
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248: UK Minister applauds British Troops role in supporting UN Mandate in #southsudan
The UK Minister of state for the armed forces, Mark Lancaster, has has concluded his visit to the country, where was able to see first hand the work of the UK contingent serving with the United Nations mission in South Sudan. Mr. Lancaster also met the British engineers and medical specialists serving under the UN Mission base in Malakal and spoke highly of the cooperation between troop contri...
5m Apr 16, 2018
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247: FAO to launch agriculture campaign in Abyei
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization - FAO is launching a campaign designed to prepare farmers in Abyei to cultivate at least two fedans of food to last until the next season. The campaign starting today Monday is targeting farmers in nearly 200,000 households in Abyei. Victor Onenchan, head of office for Food and Agricultural Organization FAO, says farmers will be encouraged ...
5m Apr 16, 2018
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