Poignant interview with Emeritus Bishop Taban Paride on youth, trauma and learning from history to solve #SouthSudan crisis
“Youth are on drugs and in conflict because they are idle. Our youth should be occupied.” The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Torit Paride Taban is encouraging the young people of #SouthSudan to shun violence and set their minds on peace building. In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, Bishop Paride underscored the need for young minds to keep constructively busy pointing out...
4m Sep 13, 2017
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Lack of funding hampers eradication of fall armyworm
The Minister of agriculture says efforts to control an infestation of the fall armyworm are being hampered by a lack of financing. Onyoti Adigo says a 14-member committee formed to combat the pests has been trained and is waiting for the money needed to start work on the ground. Onyoti Adgo says partners including the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation have also pledged support. The recent...
5m Sep 12, 2017
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"Peace deal is on track," says Gbudue state authority after killing of senior SSNLM commander
Sporadic gunfire rocked Yambio town on Sunday as security authorities arrested a senior commander of the #SouthSudan National Liberation Movement (SSNLM). The commander identified as James Kabila and some of his bodyguards were killed in an exchange with the arresting officers. Kabila was wanted in connection with the murder of a staff member of the World Vision aid organization. The SSNLM s...
4m Sep 11, 2017
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#UK Minister: “No amount of help is enough unless there is a real desire from political leaders to create peace”
The #UK Minister for International Development, Rory Stewart is re-echoing a call for the government and the armed opposition to seek a political solution to end the over three years of conflict. Rory Steward also minister for Africa Affairs in the British government was in #SouthSudan for an official visit to assess the humanitarian situation and progress in the peace process. Speaking to Ra...
4m Sep 11, 2017
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ICRC suspends operations after attack on marked convoy
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has suspended operations in the Equatoria region following the killing of one of its staff members. Lukudu Kennedy Laki, a truck driver was shot in a convoy returning from an assistance operation in Western Equatoria, #SouthSudan last Friday. The truck was in a convoy of nine that had delivered humanitarian assistance to Ezo County when they...
7m Sep 11, 2017
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Kids Express: A conversation by Children about Democracy
We’ve had deep and difficult conversations in our communities sparked by political and social tensions, and rising incidents of crime and hate in South Sudan. Events from the past three years prompted Radio Miraya to ask “What is Democracy and what Makes Democracy Work?” In our weekly series of Kids Express, Morrison Engole of Hold the Child organization sat down for a conversation on Democra...
54m Sep 09, 2017
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Judges call off strike, insist on removal of Chief justice
Judges have called off their 4-month strike. The #SouthSudan judges’ steering committee met with President Salva Kiir today and informed the President that the general assembly agreed to lift their strike without pre-conditions. Chairperson of the judges committee, Bol Lul Wang confirmed to Radio Miraya that they took the decision in consideration of the impact of their pro-longed industrial a...
4m Sep 08, 2017
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#UNMISS Weekly Update
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says it will be able to deploy more peacekeeping patrols along roads and highways when the Regional Protection Force has been fully deployed. UN Special Representative David Shearer says the arrival of all 4,000 RPF troops mandated by the UN Security Council, would allow the mission step up patrols in other areas including the Juba-Yei, Juba-Nimule and Ju...
9m Sep 08, 2017
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UNESCO: No matter your tribe or faction, we must come together to promote #literacy in #SouthSudan
The United Nations Education and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO), a key partner in the fight against illiteracy in South Sudan is pressing the government and the people of South Sudan to make education a priority. On this #LiteracyDay, Sardar Umar Alam, UNESCO Country Representative in #SouthSudan says ethnicity or political affiliation should play no part in access to education, stressing th...
6m Sep 08, 2017
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#US sanctions are 'unfortunate' and 'unhelpful,' says #SouthSudan Foreign Ministry
“What we need from the international community is moral and financial support, not sanctions” The United States government has imposed sanctions on two senior South Sudanese officials and the former army chief of staff, accusing them of fueling and profiting from the conflict. The U.S. Treasury Department in a statement on its website on Wednesday said it had blacklisted Malek Reuben Riak Ren...
7m Sep 07, 2017
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S.Sudanese student earns UN recognition for solar-powered water irrigation system
“We will use the Agricultural waste to turn it into briquettes that can be used instead of charcoal and firewood for cooking”. A South Sudanese student in Canada has been nominated for a UN award on the protection and restoration of the environment. James Thuch Madhier is up against four other people for the ‘Young Champions of the Earth’ prize offered by the UN Environment Program (UNEP). M...
6m Sep 06, 2017
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Children Speak Up: Literacy - a "weapon" every child in South Sudan must have
South Sudan still has the highest rate of illiteracy in the world, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO. The high literacy levels imply that the country has an entire generation that has limited or no skills in reading and writing. Today, ahead of the International Literacy Day, the children of South Sudan - A new generation yearn to turn ...
55m Sep 02, 2017
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#SouthSudan Foreign Affairs Ministry dispatches one month salary arrears for embassy staff abroad
The government has transferred funds to pay salaries for its staff in diplomatic missions abroad. Radio Miraya reported last week that staff at the 29 foreign embassies had gone up to four months without salaries, while some embassies faced threats of closure because of unpaid rent. Spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs ministry Mawien Makol Arik says the remaining arrears will be cleared once...
3m Aug 30, 2017
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'There must be genuine political will to end the #SouthSudan crisis' - Danish Development Minister
The Danish Minister of Development Cooperation says the country’s leaders must demonstrate genuine political will to end to the conflict, warning that there is no end in sight to the humanitarian crisis until the fighting stops. Ulla Tørnæs made the comments as she concluded a visit to assess the progress of Danish supported projects in South Sudan and get a better understanding of the politic...
3m Aug 30, 2017
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#CPJ : “Any journalist killed is one journalist too many”
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says it will continue to investigate the circumstances under which American journalist Christopher Allen was killed in fighting between the #SouthSudan army opposition forces in Kaya on Saturday morning. CPJ’s Coordinator for the Africa Program, Angela Quintal said the killing of one journalist represents the death of many. Speaking to Radio Miraya f...
5m Aug 29, 2017
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Report reflects emergence of new terminologies to spread hate speech in #SouthSudan
A report on the use of hate speech on social media and its impact on the conflict in South Sudan has been released, indicating the use of new terminologies to spread hatred. The report by PeaceTech Lab, operating under the United States Institute for Peace, lists emerging terms such as ‘terrorist’ to make attacking comments against ethnic groups. The bi-weekly reports track publicly available...
5m Aug 28, 2017
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American journalist killed in #SouthSudan fighting
An American journalist was one of the casualties of weekend fighting between the #SouthSudan army and opposition forces in Kaya, Yei River State. Army spokesperson Brig. Lul Ruai confirms the clashes erupted Saturday morning when opposition forces attacked their positions, although this could not be verified by the opposition. Brig Lul says the body has been brought to Juba military teaching ...
3m Aug 28, 2017
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Kids Express: South Sudan Children discuss Breastfeeding matters
Does what a mother eat or drink impact the milk she breastfeeds her child? what happens when a baby is not breast fed? These are just two of the questions that the pupils of St Thomas Nursery and Primary school sought to be answered as the World Breast feeding week was celebrated. Listen here.
58m Aug 26, 2017
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#SouthSudan Foreign Missions ‘cash-strapped,’ staff go four months without salaries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed to Radio Miraya that the country’s missions abroad are facing extreme financial challenges, with some staff going up to four months without salaries. Reports in the media suggest the embassy in Washington, USA faces closure over non-payment of eight-month rent arrears. Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ambassador Mawien Makol Arik confirms the economic...
4m Aug 25, 2017
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UN Envoy Nicholas Haysom: There must be clearly defined goals for the various peace initiatives on the table for #SouthSudan
The United Nations Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan says there must be clearly defined goals for the various peace initiatives on the table for South Sudan. In a briefing to the UN Security Council, Ambassador Nicholas Haysom said the national dialogue, SPLA intra-party reunification efforts by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and the IGAD-led revitalization process should be clearly st...
9m Aug 25, 2017
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Statement by the #SouthSudan Permanent Representative to the #UN Akuie Bona Malual
South Sudan was up for discussion at the UN Security Council on Thursday. The 15 Council Members heard statements from the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations - El Ghassim Wane, the UN Special Envoy to South Sudan and Sudan - Nicholas Haysom and the South Sudan Permanent Representative to the United Nations - Ambassador Akuie Bona Malual. Ambassador Malual focused his brie...
4m Aug 25, 2017
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Statement by JMEC Chairman Festus Mogae at 19th JMEC plenary – #SouthSudan 24/08/2017
The chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) says there has been ‘little meaningful progress’ in the peace process two years since the signing of the peace agreement. While opening a plenary meeting of parties and stakeholders in Juba, Festus Mogae regretted the recent violence in Pagak, Upper Nile which he says has worsened the already dire humanitarian situation a...
24m Aug 24, 2017
24m
Child killed when WFP-contracted aircraft hits house in South Sudan
A child was killed when a World Food Program – chartered plane crash-landed into a house in Juba. The plane was attempting to land during a thunderstorm in Juba on Tuesday morning. The five-year-old girl was pronounced dead at Juba Teaching Hospital while four other people – a boy, a girl and two women – were injured during the incident. In a statement WFP says the Ilyushin-76 cargo aircraft ...
3m Aug 24, 2017
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WFP South Sudan weekly updates with George Forminyen
The World Food Program in partnership with the World Vision has completed a pilot program to address hunger in urban settings. The Juba Urban Cash Programme saw some 7,000 households of about 42,000 people receive training on how to grow food in the small confines of their homesteads and build sustainable livelihoods. WFP Communications Officer George Fominyen spoke with Miraya Breakfast show...
11m Aug 23, 2017
11m
Young South Sudanese advocates for National Identity
[...] "We are a South Sudanese first, having a national identity that respects other people’s cultures...if we all forgive we defeat hatred" - Akol Dok, a 22-year-old university student based in the United States. Akol Dok, was 5 - years - old, when the war between the two Sudan has forced him and his family to flee the country and seek asylum in the united States of America. He took the oppor...
10m Aug 22, 2017
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National Dialogue conference to convene in February
The National Dialogue conference is expected to take place between February and March next year. The Coordinator of the National Dialogue Secretariat, Lual Deng says some 1,200 delegates representing communities and interest groups will converge in Juba for the month-long deliberations. Lual Deng, also Executive Director of the Ebony Centre for Strategic Studies think tank, says teams deployed...
46m Aug 21, 2017
46m
Kids Express: Pupils Share thoughts on Humanitarian work in South Sudan
August 19th is World Humanitarian Day. While the subject may appear advanced for your children to pick up on, Radio Miraya in partnership with Hold the child, a child advocacy group brought the Children of New Apostolic Church, Nursery and Primary School to share their thoughts on what a humanitarian is and how they save, care for and shape the world. Listen to this episode of Kids Express
56m Aug 21, 2017
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UK Special envoy urges clarity on various peace initiatives
The UK Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan says there needs to be a full understanding of the peace process for any meaningful peace to take shape. Ambassador Chris Trott is urging clarity on how the various initiatives including the national dialogue, an IGAD revitalization forum and SPLM party reunification efforts fit into the peace agreement. Speaking on the Miraya Breakfast ...
14m Aug 18, 2017
14m
SRSG David Shearer to UNMISS staff: "Be friendly and connect with the communities"
The Special Representative of the Secretary General, David Shearer provides an update about peace-building efforts in #SouthSudan. Also, as head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, David Shearer asks staff to remember that; "we are guests in this country and we should remember to be friendly and connect with communities." Here is David's Regular Broadcast.
1m Aug 18, 2017
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ICRC President Peter Maurer in South Sudan to Assess Impact of conflict
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the ICRC is expected in #Juba today Friday for an official visit to assess the impact of the conflict. Peter Maurer will meet with high-level government officials and visit ICRC food, medical and water assistance operations in the field. Maurer will then travel to the Imvepi and Rhino refugee camps in Uganda on Monday, to meet wit...
6m Aug 18, 2017
6m
UNMISS Weekly Wrap up with Acting Spokesperson, Shantal Persaud
The UNMISS Weekly Wrap with Shantal Persaud, acting Spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, analyses the Mission's activities in #SouthSudan including: An update on the Protection of Civilians sites and their management; activities that have kept UNMISS busy this week; and UNMISS activities to help communities return home. Shantal Persaud spoke with Irene Lasu on Miraya Bre...
5m Aug 18, 2017
5m
Exit Interview with US Ambassador to South Sudan, Molly Phee
Over the coming weeks, Molly Phee steps down from the position of U.S. ambassador to South Sudan, which she has held since July 15, 2015. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Molly Phee’s tenure was marked by progress between the two countries, but also a lot of diplomatic interventions aimed to support a peace process to end the conflict in South Sudan. In an exit interview, US amb...
20m Aug 18, 2017
20m
Aid workers diary in South Sudan
On World Humanitarian Day, Saturday August 19, Radio Miraya pays tribute to aid workers who face significant dangers and difficulties as they provide relief to people caught up in crisis zones. The day was designated by the General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 22 UN staff #NotATarget Protection ...
5m Aug 18, 2017
5m
UK will not forget South Sudan, says DFID deputy chief in South Sudan
“The UK will not forget the people of South Sudan, Humanitarian aid workers are not a target and they must be able to go on delivering lifesaving assistance in South Sudan.” That’s the message of Fiona Ritchie, Deputy Head of the UK’s Department for International Development – DFID in South Sudan. On the eve of the World Humanitarian Day, Fiona sat down with Sebit William for a short discussi...
9m Aug 18, 2017
9m
Miraya Morning Motivation - Two days that matter
Here is Taurayi Sanders with today's edition of #mirayamorningmotivation.
10m Aug 18, 2017
10m
On World Humanitarian Day, UNICEF Communications officer stresses Aid workers #Notatarget
Ahead of the #worldhumanitarianday, the United Nations Children's agency, UNICEF, says the number of children recruited in armed ranks in South Sudan has reached nearly 18,000. UNICEF Chief of Communications Tim Irwin spoke to Miraya Breakfast show saying the children of #SouthSudan face continued violations, with millions displaced by the conflict. Tim Irwin said access to the people in most...
7m Aug 17, 2017
7m
SRSG considers regional approach to protecting country's children
[...] "I plan to intensify my corporation with regional and sub-regional organisation particularly the African Union and IGAD to come up with a more regional approach to dealing with children affected by conflict.” The newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict is considering a regional approach to stop violations against the children of Sou...
8m Aug 17, 2017
8m
Miraya Morning Motivation: How to translate thoughts into great goals
“Translate thoughts into actions, because every day you need to account for a translated thought, paint a picture of success and know how greatness looks like before you paint it. You do not go into a game without a game plan.” Never wait for perfect circumstances in order to act, obstacles should be transformed into stepping stones for greatness. Listen to Taurayi Sanders with today’s motiva...
14m Aug 17, 2017
14m
Save the Children: Threats of Violence against Children in South Sudan is "worrying"
[...] "Violence against children must stop and there must be renewed efforts to reestablish peace.” - Bester Mulauzi, Save the children South Sudan, programs director. Save the Children has described the threat of violence against children in South Sudan as a ‘worrying situation,’ calling strongly for an end to the conflict. Speaking ahead of World Humanitarian Day on Saturday, Best Mulauzi, ...
7m Aug 16, 2017
7m
Miraya Morning Motivation: How to achieve the beauty of life
The sad part of building and planning for a beautiful life is that this process is full of pleasant surprises. But at the end it all starts by defining what a beautiful life means to you and like a shooting star, aim for the skies. Taurayi Sanders has today’s motivational thought.
12m Aug 16, 2017
12m
Peace monitoring taskforce suggests review of peace process
IGAD mediators are being urged to ensure that a forthcoming revitalization forum on the peace agreement is used as an opportunity to breathe new life into the peace deal. A peace-monitoring task force comprising academics and the civil society says the forum should have representation from all parties and stakeholders. Rajab Mohandis is a member of the taskforce and Executive Director of the S...
5m Aug 15, 2017
5m
UN OCHA Chief: If guns go silent, then aid workers will be able to continue with their work
“The single biggest thing that can be done to make the job of the aid worker safer and more secure is to stop the fighting and that is of course if the guns go silent, then aid workers will be able to continue with their work then the country can get back on its feet then hopefully that work will not be necessary.” – Ian Ridley, Head of UNOCHA in South Sudan. Each day, in South Sudan, humanita...
4m Aug 15, 2017
4m
Miraya Morning Motivation: How to Live a Legacy
Did you know that the best gift you can give to your descendant is not the wealth you have accumulated, but rather a beautiful piece of you - that piece that most people will remember most about you. So what kind of legacy would you want your generation to remember about you? Listen to today’s motivation thought with Taurayi Sanders, and be inspired to think positively and translate your thou...
10m Aug 15, 2017
10m
Saluting the Work of World Vision in South Sudan ahead of World Humanitarian day
Saturday the 19th of August is World Humanitarian Day. Humanitarianism is rather a complicated task for people who help other people in need especially during conflicts and disasters. World Vision, the International Christian Charity group has had a presence in South Sudan since 1989, and is working closely with the World Food Program to get food and basic services to communities in need. In ...
6m Aug 14, 2017
6m
World Vision hands over 6 Houses to homeless persons in Juba
World Vision, an international Christian charity, has unveiled and handed over six houses to vulnerable groups in Gurei, in the outskirts of Juba. Majority of the beneficiaries are women who have been sheltering in the city graveyards and along the streets in Juba city. World Vision Project Manager of Emergency and Non-food Items, Victor Sinyangwe, spoke with Sani Martin, saying the initiativ...
6m Aug 14, 2017
6m
Miraya Morning Motivation: The Power of Mastering anything
"Anybody that abandons you is teaching to stand on your own, and anything that you hate, is teaching you unconditional love." Look out for lessons in every situation you face. Listen to today's motivation with Taurayi Sanders.
12m Aug 14, 2017
12m
Kids Express: A Conversation with Kids from South Sudan about Friends and Friendships
In this edition of Kids express, Presenter Morrison of Hold the Child advocacy organisation speaks to the children of St Thomas Primary and Secondary school in Juba about friends and friendship. Find out what things these kids like to do with their friends, the things they appreciate or like about their friends. Listen here
54m Aug 12, 2017
54m
Tackling the sexual and gender based violence diction in South Sudan
The horrifying stories of #SouthSudan women and girls raped in conflict, has put the country into national and the international spotlight. Domestic and gender based violence is a widespread problem for local women in #SouthSudan. Yet women are blamed, tagged and humiliated, sparking off serious consequences. Gender and communications specialists, in a special discussion with Radio Miraya, ob...
42m Aug 11, 2017
42m
International Youth Day: What opportunities for South Sudan's Youths
August 12th marks the International Youth Day, and this year the focus is on the Youth Building Peace. To mark the day, Miraya Breakfast show hosted Emily Koiti, IGAD youth representative to share her opinion about the situation of #SouthSudan young people in accessing opportunities to serve as agents of peace. Listen to the interview
9m Aug 11, 2017
9m
UNMISS Weekly Wrap with spokesperson Daniel Dickinson
Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, brings us the Mission’s weekly news wrap highlighting the Mission's activities in #SouthSudan including: Why the UN Peacekeeping Mission Head says there will be a “zero tolerance approach” ” to any attempts to militarize the protection of civilians sites it has set up in South Sudan. Also What is UNMISS doing to he...
8m Aug 11, 2017
8m