1055: "Don't forget needs of the people during 100 days," Civil Society
The civil society is urging the parties not to forget the needs of the people as they delay the formation of a new government.   The civil society, as representatives of the people, have welcomed the 100-day extension that was reached by consensus but remind the parties of the impact of the prolonged crisis on the local population.     Rajab Mohandis, Executive Director of the Organization for ...
7m Nov 08, 2019
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1054: IGAD welcomes Uganda-Sudan mediation efforts
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), says Thursday’s meeting between President Salva Kiir SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar will complement their mediation efforts.     The two Principals, President Salva Kiir and SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar agreed to extend the Pre-Transitional period for 100 days, beyond the November 12 deadline.     Abdullahi Busuri, Senior Communications Officer a...
4m Nov 08, 2019
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1053: Extention to the Pre-Transitional period welcomed
A political analyst has welcomed a decision to extend the Pre-Transitional period as a ‘positive move’ by the two parties to push the peace process forward.   President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar agreed to postpone the formation of a new coalition government for 100 days, beyond the November 12th deadline.    The two Principals reached the agreement at a six-hour long meeting ...
1m Nov 08, 2019
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1052: "Let us welcome the 100 days but with more pressure" - Dr James Okuk
A political activist has called for more pressure to avoid wasting the added 100 days to the transition period of the revitalized agreement. Dr Akuk James spoke to Miraya Breakfast this morning 
12m Nov 08, 2019
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1051: President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar are expected to meet in Uganda today.
President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar are expected to meet in Uganda today. The two Principals will meet in the presence of the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and the head of Sudan Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah El-Burhan, who are both co-guarantors of the 2018 peace deal.  The meeting is aimed at discussing the outstanding issues in the extended pre-transitional period whic...
21s Nov 07, 2019
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1050: Norway and UK urge South Sudan parties to abide by what they signed to.
Ambassadors Robert Fairweather and Endre Stiansen, representing the TROIKA group of nations, are in South Sudan to study developments and offer diplomatic support as the country reaches a critical phase in the peace process.   In an exclusive interview on the Radio Miraya Breakfast Show, Norwegian Special Envoy, Endre Stiansen said forming a non-inclusive government would undermine the peace pr...
18m Nov 06, 2019
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1049: SRSG David Shearer: Parties should continue to focus on respecting the ceasefire and reaching compromises on the outstanding issues
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General to South Sudan is urging the parties to the revitalized peace agreement to stick to the peace process. David Shearer says the parties should continue to focus on respecting the ceasefire and reaching compromises on the outstanding issues through political negotiation, regardless of the November 12th deadline to form a unity government. Mr. ...
1m Nov 05, 2019
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1048: Third meeting between President Salva Kiir and SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar expected in Kampala Uganda today, postponed to Thursday
The expected third meeting between President Salva Kiir and SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar in Kampala Uganda today is postponed to Thursday. The meeting aims at deliberating on the status of the implementation of the peace agreement.   Speaking to Radio Miraya the SPLM-IO Director for Information Pouk Buluang Boath says the meeting was recommended by the recent Djibouti meeting which called on ...
2m Nov 05, 2019
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1047: ICG Warns against forming government without consensus
  The International Crisis Group is calling on regional heads of state, the African Union and Western Diplomats to urge President Salva Kiir not to form a new government without consensus. In their report ‘Déjà vu: Preventing Another Collapse in South Sudan’ which was published yesterday the peace campaign group warns that South Sudan could slide back into a war.    The ICG suggests regional he...
5m Nov 05, 2019
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1046: More than 10 youths arrested in Juba
More than 10 young people have reportedly been arrested during and event organized by Gogrial State officials in Juba. The youth were rounded up and beaten before they were taken away to an unknown location.   The Secretary General of Gogrial Intellectuals Organization told Radio Miraya that the group was arrested on political grounds as they differed with the government of Gogrial.  Zachariah ...
5m Nov 05, 2019
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1045: IGAD calls consultative meeting with party leaders to discuss remaining obstacles
Mediators of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have called a consultative meeting of the leadership of the Parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement to evaluate and assess the status of the agreement.     The meeting scheduled for this Friday 8th November in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, will deliberate on the way forward with regard to outstanding critical pre-transitional tasks....
7m Nov 04, 2019
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1044: Juba City Council and Insight Security reach agreement
 Insight Security Guards are sighing in Relief after Juba City Council Authorities and their Management reached an agreement to pay them in US Dollars.   Deputy Mayor for Physical Infrastructure and Development in Juba City Council Thiik Thiik Mayardit has said a breakthrough was reached after a series of meetings.   He adds that the intervention in the resolution of the issue of salary of the ...
5m Nov 04, 2019
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1043: Youth activists urge government to ratify African Youth Charter
Youth activists are pressing the government to ratify the African Youth Charter to elevate the voices of the country’s young people on critical issues that concern their development.  The Charter was developed by the African Union as a political and legal framework, to provide strategic direction for youth empowerment and development across the continent. Animu Risasi Amitai, a representative o...
12m Nov 01, 2019
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1042: Floods in Pibor reach severe levels
 Action for hunger says an estimated 140 000 people have been affected by floods in Pibor in the past two weeks. Speaking to Miraya breakfast this morning, Action Against Hunger representative says the floods have displace the population to higher land with no access to health facilities. Listen to the detailed interview 
10m Nov 01, 2019
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1041: Juba High Court releases death row convict
The High Court in Juba has overturned a death sentence handed down to 45-year-old man who was jailed for murder. The man had been on death row for the past nine years for killing his wife in April 2010, while under the influence of alcohol.  His release was secured after the family of his deceased wife agreed on a blood compensation of 120 goats and 39 head of cattle.  The release was facilitat...
6m Oct 31, 2019
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1040: President Kiir declares state of emergency in flood-affected aras
President Salva Kiir has declared a state of emergency in areas affected by flooding and torrential rains. The order seen by Radio Miraya, covers 27 locations in Greater Barh el Ghazal, Greater Upper Nile and in the Greater Equatoria region. Our staffer Sebit William spoke to Ateny wek Ateny, Presdential Press Secretary and this is what he said
8m Oct 30, 2019
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1039: IOM Condemns the Killing of Aid Workers Amidst Deteriorating Security Situation in Morobo County, South Sudan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of three IOM aid workers on Sunday in fighting between armed groups in Morobo County, South Sudan’s Central Equatoria region.    The IOM volunteers, one female and two males, were caught in a crossfire during clashes that broke out in the morning hours of 27 October in Isebi, in Morobo County...
6m Oct 30, 2019
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1038: Everybody is incentivized for peace - Dr. Sinead Walsh
European Union Ambassador Sinead Walsh has expressed hope that government of national unity will be formed on the 12 of November 2019.  Ambassador Sinead Walsh said there has been positive progress towards peace and called for continued efforts, emphasizing that it’s political will that makes peace processes to move forward.  The said this on Miraya Breakfast Show today in the following interview
16m Oct 30, 2019
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1037: New Sentry report details Impact of Sanctions in Sub-Saharan Africa
A new report that examines the effectiveness of sanctions is proposing improved regional collaboration and enforcement of ‘network sanctions’ as opposed to individual restrictions, to effectively address threats to regional and international stability.    The report compiled by ‘The SENTRY,’ a US-based non-profit investigative team, examines the broad impact of sanctions levied by the United St...
8m Oct 29, 2019
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1036: IGAD Special Envoys offer ‘diplomatic weight’ to South Sudan peace process
Ambassadors from IGAD members states, the African Union, TROIKA and the United Nations met last week in Djibouti with IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais, to explore how they can use their diplomatic weight to push the peace process in the country.     IGAD Political Advisor to the Special Envoy, Philip Mwanika said the Ambassadors are discussing options of breaking the de...
8m Oct 28, 2019
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1035: “Parties should declare joint position on transitional security arrangements” - Civil Society
As the November 12th deadline for the formation of a unity government fast approaches, a civil society  activist is asking the military arms of the parties to declare a joint position on the status of the transitional security arrangements.    Edmund Yakani of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) says the status of the security arrangements and formation of a VIP protectio...
10m Oct 28, 2019
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1034: Special Envoy: IGAD will not dictate on formation of R-TGONU by Nov 12
The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, H.E. Amb. Dr. Ismail Wais says the regional body of mediators will not dictate to the parties of South Sudan on the formation of the Revitalized-Transitional Government of National Unity by November 12th.    Ismail Wais says the parties are still in dialogue and reiterates that IGAD will facilitate any process leading to a solution on the outstanding issu...
9m Oct 28, 2019
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1033: UN Peacekeeping Chief urges resumption of Abyei talks
Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan “have never been closer” to reaching a sustainable peace with each other, and their own internal armed opposition groups, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Thursday.    The meeting was focused on the disputed, arid, oil-rich border territory of Abyei, where the UN Interim Security Force, UNISFA, has helped to monitor an uneasy peace with...
8m Oct 25, 2019
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1032: Floods threaten to make worse an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis
Up to 200,000 people have been cut off by severe flooding in Maban.    United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has dispatched emergency humanitarian assistance to some five thousand most-affected families.   UNHCR Senior Protection Officer, Shybhash Wostey, says supplies will continue to be delivered as access is made easier.     In a related development, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is conduct...
3m Oct 23, 2019
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1031: Humanitarian Coordinator: UN Day is a time to reflect on the contribution of the United Nations
As the United Nations family in South Sudan prepares to commemorate UN Day tomorrow (Thursday), the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General says the day should be a time to recognize and reflect on the contribution of the United Nations.    On 24 October, the world celebrates UN Day - a day on which the United Nations was created in 1945.    In South Sudan - the 193rd member of t...
13m Oct 23, 2019
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1030: Sudan inks peace deal with Revolutionary Front rebels
The Sudan Sovereign Council and the Sudanese Revolutionary Front on Monday signed a Political Agreement in Juba.    The deal includes cessation of hostilities and opening humanitarian corridors in the war-affected areas in Sudan.    South Sudan has started mediating peace talks between the government of Sudan and its opposition parties and groups in an attempt to resolve the problems of Darfur,...
8m Oct 22, 2019
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1029: Beneficiary salutes UN and Humanitarian Partners in South Sudan
In the run-up to United Nations Day on Thursday October 24, we spotlight the beneficiaries and teams behind the massive UN humanitarian effort in South Sudan.    Today we chat with Ms Roda Woja, a beneficiary who has built a life and supported her family through skills-building and humanitarian assistance from the United Nations.   Listen to how such help has transformed her life and that of he...
9m Oct 22, 2019
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1028: There are areas in SouthSudan that are lacking any kind of food
Action against Hunger Country Director, Anika KRSTIC, says ending hunger in south Sudan is achievable if its people stand together against hunger. Ms KRSTIC said malnutrition is a disease that can be diagnosed and treated hence parents need to know the status of their children before they even come to the nutrition center. She spoke to Miraya Breakfast Show this morning.
13m Oct 16, 2019
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1027: The future for food security in South Sudan is bright - FAO Country Representative
Tomorrow, is World Food Day. In South Sudan, thousands of people are waking up feeling food insecure and uncertain how they will feed their families.    The Big question is what is the best approach to tackling hunger in South Sudan?   FAO Representative, Meshack Malo joined the Miraya Breakfast Show this morning and says the future for food security in South sudan is bright as the country has ...
18m Oct 15, 2019
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1026: Sudanese Peace Talks in Juba today
Peace talks between Sudanese sovereign Council and opposition groups opens in Juba this morning. Presidential press secretary, Atteny Wek Ateny says president Kiir who is mediating the talks has invited regional leaders to come for the opening.   South Sudan has offered to mediate between parties to Sudan’s crisis since the unrest that led to the overthrow of long time President Omar Bashir in ...
10m Oct 14, 2019
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1025: International Day of the Girl Child - Situation in South Sudan
Since 2012, International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated annually to mainly empower women and help them to get their rights so that they can face the challenges all over the world and meet their needs.  At the same time, spreading awareness about eliminating gender abnormalities against girls around the world. In South Sudan the Girl child is not immune from the challenges that girls fac...
22m Oct 11, 2019
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1024: EU Donates 9.5 Million Euros to WFP in SouthSudan
The European Union has provided US$10.4 million, an equivalent of (€9.5 million) in humanitarian funding to the United Nations’ World Food Program in South Sudan. The money is to provide food and nutrition support to tens of thousands of people as hunger persists in the country. Hsiao-Wei Lee (Sha-wei Lee). WFP’s Head of Programme in South Sudan and Bart Witteveen from the European Commission (...
12m Oct 10, 2019
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1023: United Nations Volunteer Program High Level Mission is in South Sudan
A United Nations Volunteer Program High Level Mission is in South Sudan to see the work of the UN volunteers in the country and how to improve their work to provide the much-needed services to the United Nations. Njoya Tikum, Regional Manager  Andrey Pogrebnyak, Director Management Services and Olga Zubritskaya-Devyatkina, Chief Volunteer Solutions Section joined us on the Miraya Breakfast Show...
15m Oct 09, 2019
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1022: Two inmates have died in Yirol after falling into a Pit Latrine
Reports coming from Yirol is that two inmates have died after they fell into a pit latrine. One of the inmates was sentenced to 4 months in Prison and also expected to pay a fine of 4000 SSP while the other is convicted of murder and expected to pay blood compensation to the relatives of the victim. Miraya Breakfast show spoke to the director of prison in easten lakes state, Maj. General Elija ...
8m Oct 09, 2019
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1021: Suicide is real, South Sudanese should embrace counseling
As South Sudan Prepares to join the rest of the World to Commemorate World mental Health Day on the 10th of October. We at the Breakfast show have decided to start the conversation in the run up to the day.  This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has decided to make “suicide prevention” the main theme of World Mental Health Day.  Now with soaring numbers of people taking their...
17m Oct 08, 2019
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1020: Amnesty International: Crippled justice system and blanket amnesties fueling impunity in South Sudan
Amnesty International has released a new report accusing the South Sudan government of fueling impunity for war crimes through what it refers to as a ‘crippled justice system and blanket amnesties.’   The 40-page report titled “Do you think we will prosecute ourselves?” suggests there are no prospects for justice in South Sudan and highlights failure of the South Sudanese government to investig...
13m Oct 07, 2019
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1019: Meteorology department predicts continued heavy rainfall till mid-November
The South Sudan Meteorological department is predicting continued and heavy rainfall up till mid-November.  Rainfall patterns are expected to be above normal in central, eastern and southern parts of the country.  “In our forecast update for October, the first 10 days indicated that we will receive enhanced rainfall in those areas except eastern part of South Sudan Kapoeta area, said Badredin F...
5m Oct 07, 2019
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1018: COUNT DOWN TO THE FORMATION OF RTGONU ON NOVEMBER 12 2019.
As the deadline to the formation of RTGONU draws near, the Miraya Breakfast Show is now running a weekly segment called “The Countdown”. This morning we featured Edmund Yakani, Civil society Activist who describes the implementation process so far.  Listen in
9m Oct 07, 2019
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1017: South Sudan faces suspension from East African Community over non-payment of dues
The Council of Ministers of the East Africa Community has adopted a resolution to sanction and suspend South Sudan from the regional body for failing to meet its obligations.     The Council sat in Arusha on Thursday, to decide the fate of South Sudan for failing to pay its membership dues amounting to $27mln.   South Sudan was given a grace period of 18 months to pay but failed to meet the dea...
12m Oct 04, 2019
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1016: UNMISS steps up deployment of peacekeepers to remote communities
The Special Representative of the Secretary General in South Sudan and Chief of he United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, says the transitional government of national unity should be formed on November 12 without delay, and all outstanding issues taken up by the unity government as a unified body of opposition and government. Addressing a press conference in Juba on Wedn...
6m Oct 02, 2019
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1015: UK Special Envoy: November 12 deadline is real
UK special envoy, Robert Fairweather, says President Kirr has assured that government will be formed with Dr Machar. He spoke to Miraya Breakfast Show this morning. Listen in 
13m Oct 02, 2019
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1014: South Sudan to observe International Day of Nonviolence
South Sudan tomorrow joins the rest of the world to observe the International Day of Nonviolence. As you know South Sudan has experienced brutal violent conflicts that have created one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history. Violent conflicts hamper development efforts and can consequently result to loss of lives, displacement, destruction of properties and livelihood, economic hard...
17m Oct 01, 2019
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1013: IGAD 'encouraged' by progress made towards peace in South Sudan
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), says it is 'encouraged' by the progress of the implementation of key security arrangements in the revitalized peace agreement.  The IGAD mediators point at the cantonment of forces which is ongoing with screening and registration of troops at cantonment sites and barracks.  Philip Mwanika is a Senior Political Advisor at the IGAD South Sud...
11m Sep 30, 2019
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1012: First Vice President Taban Deng Gai’s speech to UN General Assembly
The First Vice President has told the UN General Assembly that South Sudan is ‘heading towards lasting peace and stability.’     In his speech to the Assembly in New York on Thursday, Taban Deng Gai updated the global leaders on the progress of the peace process and described the overall security situation in the country as ‘stable.’    The First Vice President asked for international support t...
18m Sep 30, 2019
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1011: "Many returnees in need of food and shelter" - UNOCHA
United Nation’s office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has release a report that many of the displaced people who are returning back from Refugees camps are in a need of shelter and food. This came up when the United Nation’s office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) alongside the International Organization for Migration IOM recently carried out a research d...
6m Sep 30, 2019
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1010: Environmentalist calls for relocation of populations from oil producing areas
An environmental specialist has called for the relocation of communities from oil field areas across the country.  Nhial Tiitmamer, Research and Programme Manager at the Sudd Institute, describes the most recent oil leakage at a pipeline in Budang county of Northern Liech state as ‘disastrous’ and says immediate measures must be taken to protect surrounding communities from long-term health com...
6m Sep 27, 2019
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1009: Oil leak sparks concern in Northern Liech state
A leak at an oil pipeline in Budang county of Northern Liech state has sparked concerns among the local population.    Reports say the leakage in Lalob and Unity oil fields has been going on for one month and residents have reported traces of crude oil floating on their water sources, and the surrounding environment.     The Greater Pioneer Operating Oil Company (GPOC), the company managing the...
8m Sep 27, 2019
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1008: New film showcases South Sudan chiefs
Joining Florence Miettaux (Juba In The Making) and  Joseph Diing Majok (RVI researcher and a contributor to the film) as they explain the details of the film. listen in. #SouthSudan #citizenship @USMissionJuba (https://twitter.com/USMissionJuba/) @Refugees (https://twitter.com/Refugees/) @undpsouthsudan (https://twitter.com/undpsouthsudan/) @UNFPASouthSudan (https://twitter.com/UNFPASouthSudan/)  
12m Sep 26, 2019
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1007: Indian specialists target 500 for prosthetic limbs
A team of Indian orthopedic specialists is expected in the country to support the war wounded and accidents survivors with 500 artificial limbs.   The visit was announced during a tour of the orthopedic workshop in Juba yesterday (Monday) by a delegation from the Indian Embassy and the Jubek state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare.  The team led by the Head of Chancery, Sushil Kumar ...
6m Sep 24, 2019
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1006: Juba Bridge on ‘verge of collapse’
Juba City Council is appealing to the national government and the ministry of Roads and Bridges to rehabilitate Juba Bridge which is reported to be on the verge of collapse.    Juba Bridge, which stands as the only bridge across the River Nile, is a lifeline to connect populations and transport commodities into the national capital.   The Deputy Mayor for Physical Infrastructure Development, Th...
6m Sep 24, 2019
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