119: South Sudan Defense Minister says US Sanctions thaw Peace efforts in South Sudan
South Sudan Minister of Defense and Veterans’ Affairs, Kuol Manyang Juuk, sharply denounced the sanctions Slapped on the country by the United States of America on February 02nd, saying it threatens prospects of positive results from the peace talks.  "I would really like to call on America to withdraw the sanctions, it’s not a healthy decision" Kuol Manyang Juuk said in an interview with Gabr...
6m Feb 06, 2018
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119: Discussions enter day two at High-Level Revitalization Forum
Discussions enter day 2 today at the High-Level Revitalization Forum for peace going on in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Today, delegates will cover chapter one and chapter two of the peace agreement to do with the transitional government and the permanent ceasefire.  Information Minister Michael Makeui is in Addis Ababa and says the government delegation is strongly represented. He spoke with Gab...
17m Feb 06, 2018
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119: UNMISS facilitates release of 300 child soldiers in Yambio
Nearly three hundred former child soldiers in Yambio will be released back into the community tomorrow. The children aged between 10 and 16 years, including girls, previously fought for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the South Sudan National Liberation Movement (SSNLM). Their demobilization is being supported by UN children’s agency - UNICEF and the UN Miss...
11m Feb 06, 2018
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119: Abraham Awolich, South Sudan Senior Policy Analyst discusses impact of US sanctions against South Sudan
The US Government on Friday announced a restriction on arms transfers to South Sudan where tens of thousands have died in civil war. US State Department spokeswoman, Heather Nauert, said in a statement that  the United States is enacting restrictions on arms transfers with South Sudan In response to this continued violence and brutality against civilians and humanitarian workers. The State De...
20m Feb 06, 2018
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119: British Doctor says lifestyle changes can keep cancer at bay
A British medical doctor is encouraging healthy diet to reduce risks of cancer. Catherine Davison, a doctor in the UNMISS Force Medical Unit says intake of fruits and vegetables and reduced sweet and fatty foods reduce chances of all forms of cancer. Dr Catherine Spoke on the Miraya Doctor Program this morning, sayig  lifestyle changes including more exercise and less consumption of alcohol a...
23m Feb 05, 2018
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119: UN Donor Mission to Yambio Concludes with Promising set of actions
A two-day high level UN-donor mission to Yambio ended Friday, with a promising set of actions. This according to the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, spoke with Siba Martin, saying the visit aimed to to strengthen coordination and partnership on resilience and recovery efforts. Listen to the interview.
5m Feb 05, 2018
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119: One man's Journey to Entrepreneurship in South Sudan
Kerbino Wol is the founder of Nile foundation and an entrepreneur who established himself from a humble background through his Security Company, KASS Security. The Nile Foundation, a national organization has trained over 1,500 young people in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership and peace building through sports. Kerbino spoke to Sebit William about Entrepreneurship, Youth Empowerment a...
15m Feb 05, 2018
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113: Interview: UK Charge D’affaires in South Sudan, Mike Reilly on Sanctions and Expectations from HLRF
The UK Charge D’affaires in South Sudan, Mike Reilly is calling on regional bodies and governments to take action and support sanctions against spoilers of the South Sudan peace process.  The European Union on Friday announced restrictions against Former army Chief of Staff General Paul Malong, Deputy Chief of Defense and Inspector General Malek Reuben Riak and Information Minister Michael Mak...
18m Feb 05, 2018
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112: South Sudan and Sudan agree with Sudan on border demilitarized zones
South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to verify the redeployment of forces along the common border in a deal signed in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa on Sunday. The agreement was brokered under the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel on Sudan and South Sudan, chaired by former South African President Thabo Mbeki - in line with security provisions in the nine cooperation agreements sig...
25m Feb 05, 2018
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111: Kenyan Catholic Priest expelled from Tombura state
A Kenyan catholic priest has been evicted from Tombura for his alleged involvement in illegal activities. Tambura state information minister Mathew Aime, confirmed on Thursday that Father Joseph Gtingi was asked by authorities to leave Ngboko, Rii- Yubu immediately. Aime spoke with Sani Martin explaining the circumstances leading to the  priests expulsion from the state.
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110: National Constitution Amendment Committee starts review of Political Parties Act
The National Constitutional Amendment Committee – the NCAC, has started the review of the political parties’ act, to facilitate democratic registration of political parties.  The review covers requirements and minimum standards for parties to register. National Constitutional Amendment Committee Chairperson, Gichira Kibara told Miraya Breakfast Show that this is one of several laws the commit...
15m Feb 02, 2018
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109: Ugandan Youth Pays Glowing Tribute to fallen Sensational Musician Mowzey Radio
"I want people to remember Radio as a sensational artist, someone who writes a song and you feel like he looked right through you and saw what you wanted to say and just put pen to paper and brought out all those feelings," - Josephine Kyobutungyi, a young Uganda paying tribute to a Radio gone silent! The social media and News papers across the East African region have been littered with super...
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108: Youths Demand Broader discussions at HLRF
As parties prepare for the second phase of the High-Level Revitalization Forum in Addis Ababa next week, the youth of South Sudan are pressing for broader discussions beyond power sharing. Michael Wani, Director of the Okay Africa foundation says young people are eager to hear discussions focusing on governance and the country’s people. Micheal Wani and Malish John Peter, of the Institute of ...
12m Feb 01, 2018
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107: UNICEF global appeal targets 2.4mln children in South Sudan
More than two million children in South Sudan are set to benefit from an emergency appeal put out by UNICEF for children in conflict zones. The UN children’s agency launched the global appeal on Tuesday seeks to raise 3.6 billion dollars for response programs in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Nigeria, Syria and Yemen. Obia Achieng, the Chief of Field Operations in the UN...
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106: “Trust and maintaining momentum key for success of Revitalization Forum,” says scholar
A researcher and former peace monitor in South Sudan says the success of the next session of the High-Level Revitalization Forum the convenes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 05th largely depends on realistic benchmarks, clear expectations and maintaining momentum. Aly Verjee, the former acting chief of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), now visiting research scholar wi...
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105: South Sudanese artists stage peace concert in Addis Ababa
A group of young talented South Sudanese artists from the Ana Taban youth advocacy group are camped in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hoping to use their talent to influence and raise global attention to the South Sudan peace process. The ten youth join thousands of African artists under the African Artists Peace Initiative umbrella, a Pan-African movement of artists and peacemakers, championing a cul...
4m Jan 31, 2018
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104: South Sudanese human rights activist nominated for UN Special Rapporteur position
A South Sudanese Human Rights activist has been nominated for the position of UN Special Rapporteur on assembly and Association Rights. Rita Lopidia, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of EVE Organization for Women Development is among 43 candidates drawn from various parts of the world. The candidates will be reviewed at the next Human Rights Council session taking place from the 26th of ...
3m Jan 31, 2018
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103: AU meetings were 'tough' and 'confrontational,' says Lomuro
Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro has described meetings held at the just concluded African Union Heads of State summit in Addis Ababa as ‘tough’ and ‘confrontational.’ Lomuro was part of the team that accompanied President Salva Kiir for the summit.  Speaking to journalists on return at Juba international airport, Lomuro said the President held several side meetings with leaders to ...
4m Jan 30, 2018
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102: UNHCR back in Lasu Refugee Settlement for first time since 2016
United Nations High commissioner For Refugee (UNHCR) has resumed operations in Lasu settlement camp in Yei River state for the first time since 2016. Armed men attacked the camp in 2016 forcing many refugees to flee to the Democratic Republic of Congo while others scattered to the bushes. UNHCR Communications Officer Emil Sahakyan, said the agency will be visiting Lasu refugee camp twice in a...
4m Jan 30, 2018
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101: SPLA-IO announces release of 15 PoWs
The SPLA-IO affiliated to Riek Machar says they have released 15 prisoners of war in accordance with the cessation of hostilities agreement. The December 21 agreement gave parties till 7th January – 14 days since the signing of the deal to hand over all prisoners of war to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The deputy spokesperson of the SPLA-IO Lam Paul Gabriel told Radio M...
4m Jan 30, 2018
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100: "It is crucial for South Sudan parties to make necessary compromises for peace," USG Lacroix
"The international community and the region will not continue to tolerate agreements being signed and violated in total impunity." The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations says the regional and international community should consider consequences for violators of the cessation of hostilities agreement. In a briefing to the UN Security Council yesterday, Jean-Pier...
9m Jan 25, 2018
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99: UN Special Representative David Shearer press statement 24.01.2018
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General also Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, says the UN Mission in South Sudan stands firmly with the international community to condemn any party that initiates violations against the cessation of hostilities agreement. Speaking at a media briefing in Juba on Wednesday, Mr Shearer said the High-Level Revitalization Forum set to resume in Addis Ababa...
6m Jan 24, 2018
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98: Okay Africa Foundation launches mentorship program to promote girl child education
As schools prepare to open for the new academic year next month, Okay Africa Foundation - a local non-profit organization has launched a campaign to keep girls in school. The three-month online drive seeks to raise alarm on the dangers of early marriage and importance of educating girls. The organsiation is involving educated and succesful women to share their stories and inspire young girls ...
5m Jan 24, 2018
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97: “I am humbled by God’s calling,” says new ECSS head
The Bishop of Maridi, Justin Badi Arama, has been elected as the new Primate and Archbishop of the Church of South Sudan in a very-tight election. In an interview with Radio Miraya, Bishop Justin said he plans to use his God ordained position to preach peace. Bishop Justin garnered 80 votes, beating Bishop Abraham Yel Nhial from Aweil who secured 79 votes. Only two candidates were nominated ...
6m Jan 23, 2018
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96: We remain committed to reporting violations in South Sudan - CTSAMM
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM), says it remains committed to delivering on its mandate to monitor and report violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement. This was in response to criticisms by Cabinet Affairs Minister, Elia Lomuro last week, rejecting recent reports that were released by the monitors citing the government and oppositi...
6m Jan 22, 2018
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95: Demilitarization of South Sudan-Sudan border area 'on track' - Defence Minister
The Minister of defence says progress is being made in demilitarizing the South Sudan – Sudan border, in accordance with security arrangements spelled out in the 2012 corporation agreements signed between the two countries. In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Kuol Manyang Juk says the SPLA have withdrawn up to 10kms away from the border areas since the last border meeting held three m...
7m Jan 22, 2018
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94: South Sudan Bureau of Standards cracks down on unstandardized weights and measures
The National Bureau of Standards has intensified the fight against consumer exploitation by destroying unstandardized measuring instruments in Juba markets. Enforcement officers have confiscated cups, buckets and various implements, which traders have been using to weigh commodities - including rice, sugar and beans. The operation comes after several warnings were issued to the businesspeople...
6m Jan 22, 2018
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93: UN Special Envoy: Next phase of High-Level Revitalization forum likely to be more ‘difficult’ and ‘complicated’
The UN Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan has outlined three key issues expected to be on the agenda at the next phase of the High-level Revitalization forum for the South Sudan peace agreement. Ambassador Nicholas Haysom is in Juba to meet with government officials, civil society representatives and other stakeholders ahead of the forum set for early next month in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ...
6m Jan 19, 2018
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92: Episcopal Church in Kajo-Keji mobilizes for returning populations
As populations continue to leave refugee camps and displacement areas to return to their homes in Yei, the church diocese of Kajo-Keji has embarked on a mobilization drive to raise assistance for the returnees. The diocese has so far collected 200 bags of grain, and is seeking more contributions to help the communities settle back home. Emmanuel Murye Modi, the Bishop of Kajo-Keji Diocese say...
5m Jan 19, 2018
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91: CTSAMM: We do not seek to blame one party over the other, but to report the situation as it is
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) has released reports pinning both government and opposition forces for multiple violations of a December cessation of hostilities agreement. The reports indicate that sixteen people have been killed - including three children, since the agreement came into effect less than a month ago. The information is contai...
10m Jan 18, 2018
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90: Civil Society urge parties to Release Prisoners of War, Commit to Peace
Civil Society is calling upon all parties to stop hostilities and move forward on the release all political prisoners and detainees, as stipulated in the cessation of hostilities agreement. The December 21 agreement signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, gave the parties seventy-two hours from its signing, to submit the names of political prisoners to the International Committee of the Red Cross for...
5m Jan 17, 2018
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89: Juba Legislative Council considers ban on polythene bags
Juba City Legislative Council is discussing an order banning the use and importation of plastic bags. The instruction was issued last November by the Mayor of Juba City, citing environmental and health concerns. Michael Ladu Alajabu, Speaker of the Legislative Council says the mayor’s office has provided samples of paper bags that would substitute the plastic or polythene bags. Ladu says the...
6m Jan 17, 2018
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88: Expert: Local production key to stabilizing South Sudan economy
A Director in the National Bureau of Statistics says the people of #SouthSudan will have to start producing locally to experience what he calls “economic revitalization.” David Chan Thiang, the Director of Economic Statistics says the hyperinflation the country is experiencing has been exacerbated by lack of hard currency and dependency on goods from neighboring countries. He says local produ...
5m Jan 16, 2018
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87: Relief and Rehabilitation Commission in Yei braces for returnee influx
The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission office in Yei River State is preparing for an influx of returnees in the coming weeks as it continues to register returning residents from refugee camps in neighboring Uganda. Several people have already made the voluntary journey with the return of relative calm to Yei, coupled with what they term as ‘increasingly difficult’ conditions in the refugee c...
5m Jan 16, 2018
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86: ‘Concerned Citizens’ group travels to meet former army chief of Staff Gen Paul Malong in Nairobi
A group calling itself ‘The concerned citizens of South Sudan’ has left for Nairobi, Kenya to meet with former army chief of general staff General Paul Malong. Presidential spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny confirms that the delegation of more than 10 people left on Monday morning after getting approval from President Salva Kiir. “It is not a governmental delegation but is a delegation of concern...
3m Jan 15, 2018
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85: UN and partners launch initiative to curb child rights violations in South Sudan
The United Nations and donors from a number of diplomatic missions have launched an initiative to curb the growing number of child rights violations in the face of the ongoing fighting. The Group of Friends of Children and armed Conflict - CAAC, is headed by the Canadian Embassy and co-led by both UNICEF and UNMISS with the involvement of the Chinese, Swedish, European Union and Norwegian Emba...
14m Jan 15, 2018
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84: Bishop Enock Tombe retires from active service
Bishop Enock Tombe of the Episcopal Diocese of Rajaf has announced his retirement from active service after eight years in office. Retired Bishop Tombe made the announcement on Sunday and said the Archbishop of the Internal Province of Central Equatoria, Paul Yugusuk, would take the mantle as Acting Bishop until a new head of diocese is elected within ninety days. Bishop Tombe officially reti...
5m Jan 15, 2018
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83: Anti-human trafficking unit blames bad traditions for increase in human trafficking
The head of the anti-human trafficking and migrant smuggling unit warns that cultural practices are largely to blame for increasing cases of human trafficking in South Sudan. The International Labor Organization estimates that human trafficking rakes in $150 billion a year and that there are 20.9 million trafficking victims worldwide. So how is south Sudan responding to the problem of Human t...
28m Jan 12, 2018
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82: Government partners with JICA to push for social cohesion and Unity through Sports
Preparations for the third National Unity day sports event scheduled for January 23rd are in high gear. A contingent of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan have over the past week been renovating and compacting four football grounds in Juba ahead of the games scheduled to start on January 27th . The national Unity day is organized by the National Ministry of Cu...
13m Jan 12, 2018
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81: UNICEF Embarks on Expansion of water project in Wau town
The United Nations Children’s agency – UNICEF has embarked on an expansion of the urban water project, to improve water access to the residential areas in Wau town. With funding from the Government of Japan, the project Government is expected to be completed in two month time. Shefiq Rahaman, UNICEF Chief of Field Office for Bahr Elghazal says the aim of the project is to address the issue of...
4m Jan 11, 2018
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80: Yei River authorities deploy RRC officials at border entry points
Authorities in Yei river state have deployed officials from the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission at border entry points to assess voluntary returnees. Yei River state governor, David Lokonga Moses, made the announcement during an emergency meeting with humanitarian agencies in Yei on Monday. Philip Wani called up the governor to find out how many people have so far returned and how the au...
6m Jan 11, 2018
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79: GAIS processing Pesticide free seeds in Gbudwe state, South Sudan
Global Agriculture Innovation & Solution (GAIS) Ltd, an international agriculture development organisation is processing pest resistant seeds in preparation for the planting season in Gbudwe state. Charu Chandra, the Chief Operating Officer of GAIS, said the organisation is processing maize, groundnuts and cowpea seeds for distribution to the local farmers in Gbudwe state. Francis Felix KATIE...
5m Jan 11, 2018
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78: MoH investigates suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever in Yirol East, Eastern Lakes State
The National Ministry of Health has sent a team of five doctors to investigate suspected viral haemorrhagic fever which has killed three people in Yirol East county. Dr. Mathew Tut says  a multi-sectoral response was launched by the Ministry of Health, WHO and other experts from the human and animal health for an in-depth investigation to establish the cause of deaths in three people,  as well...
5m Jan 11, 2018
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77: WFP outlines plan to fight hunger in South Sudan over the next three years
The United Nations World Food Program has embarked on a 3 –year interim country strategic plan for South Sudan designed to improve nutrition and food security and to make communities more resilient. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Tomson Phiri, WFP communications officer in South Sudan said the plan is a major milestone for the country. Phiri re-echoed a call for peace in the country, so t...
7m Jan 10, 2018
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75: New Reforms expected to shake South Sudan education sector
A set of new reforms are expected to shake the country’s education sector. The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has directed all teachers with primary school certificate to be relieved of their duties. In addition, any Secondary schoolteacher without a University degree qualification will not be allowed to teach when the new school year opens this February. These are just some o...
6m Jan 09, 2018
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74: South Sudan Presidency Cautions Malong Loyalists against Subversive activities
President Salva Kiir has urged SPLA officers loyal to former Chief of General staff, Paul Malong Awan, to desist from engaging in subversive activities. Addressing a news conference at the Presidential Palace in Juba, the Presidential Spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny, said government has received credible information linking Malong to planning subversive activities using his loyalists. Ateny sai...
4m Jan 09, 2018
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76: Scattered Cattle pose relocation challenges in Jubek state
A committee that was tasked with the relocation of cattle from Jubek state, has acknowledged that the task is becoming increasingly difficult because the animals are scattered. The 16-member team headed by Jubek security adviser, John Lado Tombe, says the cattle owners have not show any signs of going back to their places of origin and no animals have been assembled along the river in Lobonok ...
5m Jan 08, 2018
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73: Former bodyguard of Malong denies links to subversive activities
The man who served as a bodyguard to the Former Chief of Staff General Paul Malong Malong has denied any links to subversive activities against the state. Deng Deng Ngok, also known as Deng Arach came out to clear his name on Monday, after a story linking him to a group fighting the government went viral on the social media. He spoke with Radio Miraya Reporter Deng Mou in Aweil saying that hi...
2m Jan 08, 2018
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72: South Sudanese Refugees begin optimistic journey back to Yei
More than 50 South Sudanese who have been living in Uganda as refugees returned home on Sunday, an optimistic decision largely driven by the recently signed cessation of hostilities agreement. The authorities in Yei River state received the refugees, who are reportedly part of a larger group of South Sudanese eager to return home. Radio Miraya spoke with two of the newly arrivals in Yei and t...
4m Jan 08, 2018
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71: South Sudan Embassy in Harare closed over student’s impasse
Operations at the country’s embassy in Harare, the Capital of Zimbabwe have grounded to a halt, after students pitched camp there. For the past three weeks, more than 30 students have camped at the embassy after two of the Universities denied them food and accommodation for failure to clear outstanding fees arrears. On the phone line from Zimbabwe, Makuei Makunchu, a student’s representative ...
5m Jan 08, 2018
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