1005: Action Against Hunger calls for concerted effort in the fight against mulnutrition
Action Against Hunger calls for concerted effort in the fight against mulnutrition. Organisation Country Director Anika KRSTIC says despite notable improvement in access to food in #SouthSudan, there is still a high prevelanece of mulnutrition in the country. Ms Krstic says sometimes its not only lack of access to food but water and other supporting nutritional needs that affect the general pop...
14m Sep 24, 2019
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1004: ICRC for first International Humanitarian Law Moot competition
@SSRCS (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23China)  #SouthSudan (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SouthSudan) spoke to @RadioMiraya (https://twitter.com/RadioMiraya/) in an exhaustive intvu on the first ever National International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition in South Sudan. @unmissmedia (https://twitter.com/unmissmedia/)
12m Sep 19, 2019
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1003: UN Special Representative: Maintaining momentum key to progressing South Sudan peace process
While progress has been made, maintaining momentum is key to progressing the fragile peace process in South Sudan, said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, David Shearer. Speaking to the UN Security Council in New York, David Shearer described the recent meeting between President Salva Kiir and Opposition leader Riek Machar in Juba as an important development in the peace proce...
11m Sep 18, 2019
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1002: China’s Ambassador to South Sudan hails peace implementation process
China’s Ambassador to South Sudan has praised what he calls ‘significant progress’ in the peace implementation process.  Ambassador Hua Ning notes a drop in the level of political violence across the country and show of commitment from the parties, evidenced by the recent meeting between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.  Ambassador Hua made the comments in an exclusive in...
17m Sep 18, 2019
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1001: R-JMEC urges full support of peace process
 The deputy Chief of Staff Strategy in R-JMEC, Dr Thomson Fontaine has called for full support to the peace process if sustanance is to be archieved in South Sudan. Dr Fontaine said that it is important that no one feels left out in the peace process in order for South Sudan to have meaningful peace. He expressed happiness that so far over 25500 people have returned back to their homes followin...
13m Sep 17, 2019
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1000: South Sudan to review oil transit fees to Sudan
A technical committee is to be put in place to review oil transportation fees paid by South Sudan to Sudan. The spokesperson in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mawien Makol Arik, says the matter came up for discussion during a recent visit by Sudan’s Prime Minister to Juba.  He says the Juba government indicated to Premier Abdallah Hamdock that the current fees that were negotiated in 2012 wer...
1m Sep 17, 2019
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999: Floods drive wildlife out of Bandingilo National Park
Floods caused by heavy rains are driving wild animals away from their natural habitat at the Bandingilo National Game Park, prompting the species to migrate to the Eastern Part of Jonglei State in search for higher grounds.     According to the Director of wildlife conservation in Jonglei State, Major General Zackeria Atem Manyok, the development has exacerbated the rate of poaching on endanger...
5m Sep 17, 2019
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997: The Spotlight with Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, a Deputy Police Commissioner from Namibia
Naftal Lungameni Sakaria is a Namibian Police Officer who has served for 23 years in the police. He is a Deputy Commissioner by Rank. He was deployed first to #SouthSudan in 2016 till last year, January 2018 and later returned April 2019. He currently works at the Field office in Juba as a Team Leader for Community Policing and Gender, Children and Vulnerable Person protection Unit. This is his...
45m Sep 13, 2019
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998: WFP: South Sudan food security situation still dire
World food program country director in South Sudan says the food situation in the country is still dire. Mathew Hollingworth says despite having experienced moderate improvements over the past six months, South Sudan still has nearly 6.3 million people in need of food assistance. He said localized conflict has had a major impact on the distribution of relief food to the people in need. Mr. Holl...
11m Sep 12, 2019
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996: UK Ambassador to South Sudan Chris Trott speaks to Radio Miraya about the peace process
#UK ambassador to #SouthSudan Chris Trott has called for a high level compromise between the two principal leaders of the warrying parties in #SouthSudan. Speaking ahead of today’s planned meeting between president Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar, Ambassador Trott says the two leaders have no choice but to deliver the peace agreement because they signed to it. He further urged the parties to comm...
14m Sep 09, 2019
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995: UNFPA funded film produced by The Canadian Association of Midwives expected to be filmed in Juba
#UNFPA funded film produced by The Canadian Association of Midwives #Canadamidwives, which offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of 4 very different and very complex women. Two in #Southsudan, and Two in #Canada.  The film features the midwives as they negotiate a diverse array of personal and professional challenges from difficult births, to coping with non-existent resources, to the ongoi...
12m Aug 30, 2019
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994: Saleem Baig from UNMISS Civil Affairs and political commentator James Okuk speak to Radio Miraya about the Grassroots forum
A grassroots forum aimed at gathering voices of ordinary people on the progress of the implementation of peace agreement in #SouthSudan will kick off in Juba today, August 27, 2019. The conference supported by many stakeholders including #UNMISS and the University of Juba has drawn participants from all parts of the Country. It is under theme: Grassroots roles in the peace process. UNMISS Civil...
13m Aug 27, 2019
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993: Visiting head of UN Commission on Human Rights notes conderable drop in hostilities across #SouthSudan
The Chairperson of UN Commission on Human Rights in #SouthSudan Yasmin Sooka says  lack of progress in establishing transitional justice mechanism including the Hybrid Court is delaying accountablility and reparation for crimes. She says the Commission continues to document serious violations and that over sixty people have been identied as responsible for what she called serious international ...
26m Aug 23, 2019
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992: A youth conference on HIV/AIDS, Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender equity opens in Juba
A youth conference on HIV/AIDS, Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender equity has opened in #Juba. The two day event is organized by the Network of AIDS Services Organisation #SouthSudan, AIDS Commission and other partners. Over hundred participants including youth, faith based, and civil society representatives are in attendance.   Speaking to Radio Miraya, Festo Bali Christopher, a member of t...
18m Aug 22, 2019
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991: Andrea Noyes, the Deputy Head of OCHA speaks to Radio Miraya on Humanitarian Da
#SouthSudan joins the rest of the World in marking international Humanitarian day today, August 19. Focus for this year World Humanitarian day is on women humanitarian workers who assist people amidst conflict, disasters and displacement. Andrea Noyes, the Deputy Head of OCHA spoke to Radio Miraya and said one of her best moments in #SouthSudan is seeing women playing vital roles in the humanit...
7m Aug 19, 2019
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990: United Kingdom provides an additional £18m funding for humanitarian assistance in #SouthSudan
UK minister for African Affairs, Andrew Stevenson, who is currently on a visit to #SouthSudan has disclosed that the United Kingdom has provided an additional £18m funding for humanitarian assistance in #SouthSudan Part of the funding will go towards assisting victims of the current floods and those facing hunger in various parts of the country.   “what I can do in my new ministerial role to su...
6m Aug 14, 2019
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989: South Sudan Civil Society Forum launches a 90 Day countdown to November 12 deadline for the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity
The #SouthSudan Civil Society Forum has launched a 90 Day countdown to November 12 deadline for the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity.   The aim of the Campaign is to reflect on the main challenges and opportunities for the formation of the Government as per the Revitalized peace Agreement and the agreement of the parties on extension of the deadline from May to Novembe...
11m Aug 13, 2019
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988: A Researcher’s perspective on South Sudan’s Peace Process
A Researcher and a Non-Residential fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin warns that if fighting by non-signatories to the peace agreement continue, #SouthSudan is most likely to plunge into starvation. Gerrit Kurtz said many people remain in need of humanitarian assistance, and that the risk of famine persists.  He says the revitalized peace agreement has brought increased secu...
6m Aug 13, 2019
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987: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer Sophie Lafrance, Quality Assurance, Environment and Safety Officer from Canada
 Sophie Lafrance is one of the over 500 volunteers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. She hails from Canada. Sophie works as a Quality Assurance, Environment and Safety Officer with the #UNMISS transport section. She began her volunteering journey back home when she quit her job to take up the work of a volunteer at the community level. Two years later, she became a volunte...
35m Aug 09, 2019
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986: Rachel Chadalavada and Margaret Ali Tier both from Samaritan’s Purse speak to Miraya about their work as humanitarians.
Radio Miraya continues to highlight the work of female humanitarian workers in #SouthSudan as the country prepares to join the rest of the world in celebrating Humanitarian day on August 19. In this edition, Miraya's Sani Martin had an exclusive interview with Rachel Chadalavada and Margaret Ali Tier both from Samaritan’s Purse as they spoke about their work as humanitarians.
14m Aug 08, 2019
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985: IMC's Health Coordinator, Dr. Nancy Lukori shares her humanitarian work experience
#SouthSudan will on August 19 join the rest of the world in celebrating World Humanitarian Day.  The Miraya Breakfast show is dedicating the rest of the days to hosting female humanitarian workers who risk it all to serve communities in crises. As you will hear in this interview, IMC's Health Coordinator, Dr. Nancy Lukori said she decided to be a humanitarian worker so as to give back to the so...
12m Aug 08, 2019
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984: Interview withTiti Foundation's Executive Director Gloria Modong
Radio Miraya is featuring the work of female humanitarian workers in #SouthSudan as the world prepares to celebrate Humanitarian Day on August 19. Titi Foundation Executive Director Gloria Modong speaks to Miraya's Irene Lasu in this exclusive interview and shares her experience as a female humanitarian worker and the challenges she goes through.
7m Aug 08, 2019
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984: Interview with Action Against Hunger Country Director, Anika Krstic
World Humanitarian Day will be celebrated on the 19th of August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers who risk there lives in humanitarian service and to rally support to people affected by crises.  This year’s them is #WomenHumanitarians. This World Humanitarian Day 2019 will be honoring the work of women in crises throughout the world. In this interview with Radio Miraya’s Irene Lasu, the Co...
9m Aug 06, 2019
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984: Health workers trained aimed at keeping #SouthSudan at zero cholera
Health advocates have called on South Sudanese to take center stage in fighting cholera at household level.  Speaking this morning on Miraya Breakfast show, UNICEF Wash officer Samuel Madu says that the fight against cholera will be very easy to win if families implemented it from the homes.  World Health Organization's Preparedness officer  Dr Alice Lado says efforts to achieve reduced cholera...
13m Aug 06, 2019
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983: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer JOACHIM EWOLO AVOULOU, Associate Information Analyst from Cameroon
JOACHIM EWOLO AVOULOU is one of the many volunteers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Ewolo has a master’s degree in international Relations from Shandong University in China. He speaks French, English and Chinese. He hails from Cameroon and began his volunteering journey as an Associate Information Analyst with the Joint Mission Analysis Center (JMAC) in UNMISS in Mar...
43m Aug 02, 2019
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982: South Sudan urged to enact family-friendly policies to enable breastfeeding
Today (1 August) marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week.    This year, the week promotes the importance of family-friendly policies to enable breastfeeding and help parents nurture and bond with their children.   The theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week is “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding.” Family-friendly policies – such as paid parental leave – enable breastfeeding and hel...
40m Aug 01, 2019
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981: #Men4Women initiative seeks to break taboos surrounding menstruation in South Sudan
An initiative seeking to create open conversations around menstruation in young girls is advocating for policies that make sanitary hygiene products more accessible to girls.  ‘Men4women,’ a joint collaboration by the ‘I am Peace’ organization and the Okay Africa Foundation calls for tax exemptions on sanitary towels and inclusion of the costs of the hygiene products in school fees.  The campai...
10m Aug 01, 2019
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980: UNMISS reports general improvement in South Sudan Human Rights situation
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says there has been a general improvement in the human rights situation in the country since the signing of the revitalized peace agreement in September last year.  The Director of the UNMISS Human Rights Division, Eugene Nindorera says abuses have significantly gone down with the reduction in political violence.  Mr. Nindorera notes pockets of...
8m Aug 01, 2019
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979: UNICEF seeks $4.3mln for Ebola prevention in South Sudan
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Monday it requires 4.3 million U.S. dollars to fund Ebola virus disease (EVD) prevention and preparedness activities in South Sudan until the end of September. The UN agency, which said it is ramping up Ebola prevention efforts after South Sudan has been assessed as "high-risk" country, said only 14 percent has been funded to date. Since January ...
6m Aug 01, 2019
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978: Human Rights Watch demands release of detained airport staff
Human Rights Watch has issued a report calling on the government of South Sudan to release six airport workers who have been held without trial since 2018.   The report says National Security personnel arrested the individuals at various times in November on fraud allegations.   The report by the rights watchdog identifies the arrested as David Subek Dada, the chief executive officer of the Sou...
7m Jul 31, 2019
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977: Jonglei witnesses spike in suicide cases
A local Non-Governmental Organization is deeply concerned about the rising number of suicide cases in Jonglei state.    Salaam Action Network says there were four reported cases of people taking their lives in Jonglei state last month alone.  All the victims were identified as male.     The organisation’s Executive Director, Makuei Achol Thiong attributes the spike to trauma, hardship and stigm...
6m Jul 31, 2019
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976: Lack of food and water delays cantonment of forces beyond July 31st deadline
The Deputy Spokesperson of the SPLA-IO says a lack of food and essential items may delay the assembly of opposition forces at cantonment sites beyond the July 31st deadline.   Colonel Lam Paul Gabriel says the SPLA-IO has been working to meet tomorrow’s deadline but are finding it increasingly difficult without the basic services.   The Joint Transitional Security Committee instructed governmen...
5m Jul 30, 2019
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975: Equatoria regional dialogue set for August 19, 2019
The National Dialogue steering committee has announced the 19th of August as a tentative date for the Equatoria regional conference.    More than 500 delegates drawn from the entire Equatoria region are expected to attend the 5-day conference in Juba.     Speaking to Radio Miraya this morning, the chairperson of the Information Committee Vincent Wanga said issues to be discussed will include, g...
5m Jul 30, 2019
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974: Instilling a culture of reading; South Sudan looks forward to new public library
In a country with one of the world’s lowest literacy rates, a local Non-Governmental organization is seeking to reverse the statistics.   The South Sudan Library foundation is preparing to open a public library in the heart of Juba. Located in the Gudele residential area, the Juba Public Peace Library, will open its doors to the public on October 1, 2019, with a selection of up to thirteen thou...
4m Jul 29, 2019
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973: Journalists Union calls for release of detained South Sudanese journalists
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) is adding its voice to the many calls for the release of two journalists who were arrested in Juba and Yirol.    Michael Christopher, Editor-in-Chief of the Al-Watan Arabic daily newspaper and John Agok Wel were apprehended on separate occasions.    Agok, a former journalist with a community radio in Yirol was apparently working as a free-lancer w...
6m Jul 26, 2019
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972: South Sudan National archive project 30% complete
The South Sudan National Archives has bemoaned the lack of systematic support for the digitalization of archive materials.   With the current financing system, the project has only done 30% of the work since 2010.  A team from the South Sudan National Archives was at Radio Miraya to talk about the digitization project that started in 2010 with support from Norway, UNESCO and the Rift Valley Ins...
14m Jul 26, 2019
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971: Eligibility criteria set for admission into organized forces
The Joint Transitional Security Committee (JTSC), has set eligibility criteria for individuals interested in serving in the unified forces.  The requirements cover age limits, educational background and the health status for all organized forces.  Army generals must be educated, in good health and not above the age of 65, while junior officers have an age limit of 45 and 55 years old.  Police a...
10m Jul 26, 2019
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970: Kiir spokesperson: Machar is free to return to Juba
President Salva Kiir is expected to travel to Addis-Ababa Ethiopia next week on an official visit.  Presidential spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny confirmed to Radio Miraya that the trip scheduled for Wednesday, is at the request of Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed.   Ateny clarifies that President Kiir will not meet opposition leader Riek Machar, as has been reported in sections of the media.  ...
3m Jul 25, 2019
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969: AU Youth Envoy: I leave inspired by the resilience of the people
The African Union Youth Envoy concludes her visit to South Sudan ‘inspired’ by the initiatives of South Sudanese women.  During her 5-day visit, Ms. Aya Chebbi met with government representatives, Youth-led organizations, women's rights platforms and participated in the launch of a national campaign to end child marriage.   “I am completely inspired by young South Sudanese women in leadership, ...
6m Jul 25, 2019
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968: UNMISS and partners facilitate release of 32 children from SPLA-IO ranks in Unity area
More than 30 children associated with the SPLA-IO Rieck Machar group have been released from the opposition military barracks in Mirmir, Unity region.   The 32 boys, most of the between the ages of 12 and 16 years were released on Tuesday in a joint operation facilitated by the UN Mission in South Sudan, UNICEF and other partners.  The boys joined the ranks of the SPLA-IO in 2014 when fighting ...
6m Jul 24, 2019
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967: UNOCHA: 7mln food insecure, Ebola response on track, Sudan uprising triggers refugee return
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) says 7.2 million people in South Sudan are in need of food assistance, as the humanitarian situation in the country remains dire. The latest humanitarian snapshot indicates that the rainy season has made it difficult for humanitarian partners to deliver vital assistance.  UNOCHA Head of Office in South Sudan, Steve ...
11m Jul 24, 2019
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966: UNMISS engages stakeholders on implementation of peace agreement in Wau
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says it is currently engaging stakeholders to create functional mechanisms for the implementation of the peace agreement in Wau.  UNMISS head of field office Sam Muhumure says the 23 resolutions agreed on at the peace conference have not been implemented due to lack of the mechanisms.  Muhumure described the general security situation in Greate...
10m Jul 24, 2019
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964: Soldiers begin assembling at barracks ahead of July 31st deadline
The army says soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have started moving to verified barracks in accordance with a directive from the Joint Defence Board.    Army spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai says food has been prepositioned and the troops are assembling at more than 20 barracks across the country.    The JDB on Sunday gave government and opposition forces till the 3...
3m Jul 24, 2019
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963: Amnesty International pins South Sudan government for crackdown on peaceful protests
Amnesty international released a report accusing South Sudan of arbitrary restriction and arrest, harassment and intimidation of peaceful demonstrators.  The report released on Wednesday says in May government launched an intensive crackdown on members of the Red Card Movement in the country and intimidated and harassed movement members in the region.  The rights group said the move contravened...
5m Jul 22, 2019
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962: Aweil state on the ‘verge’ of famine
Aweil state is on the verge of declaring a famine after floods caused by heavy rain destroyed 60% of agricultural land in the state.    The state Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Animal Resources, John Garang Garang, says all farming activities have been suspended since the rains started in the first week of June.    Garang says the state is classified at an emergency Phase-4 level and is ...
6m Jul 19, 2019
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961: Remembering the legacy of Nelson Mandela
As the world marks Mandela Day today, the people of South Sudan are being encouraged to draw inspiration from the values and ideals of the former South African President and freedom fighter to realize lasting peace and drive the country forward.   Mandela as a peace icon and fighter for social justice, spent 27 years in prison, negotiated the end of apartheid and became South Africa’s first bla...
20m Jul 18, 2019
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960: Investigation launched into attack on UN peacekeepers and civilians in Abyei
An investigation has been launched into the killing of a UN peacekeeper and six civilians, in the disputed region of Abyei at the South Sudan - Sudan border.    Unknown gunmen opened fire as peacekeepers were on patrol in the market of Amiet, North of Abyei on Tuesday, killing an Ethiopian peacekeeper and the civilian victims, including a child.     A spokesperson in the United Nations Interim ...
7m Jul 18, 2019
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959: Eighteen training sites identified ahead of unification of defence and security forces
The Joint Transitional Security Committee (JTSC), has identified eighteen training sites ahead of the creation of unified defence and security forces.   The Deputy Spokesperson of the SPLA-IO Col. Lam Paul Gabriel says the sites are located in different parts of the country and says a workshop will soon be held in Juba to train representatives selected from the different security organs who wil...
5m Jul 17, 2019
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958: High-level delegation assesses Ebola preparedness in Yei River state
A high-level delegation concluded a site visit to Yei River State with a message to local and national authorities to put community engagement at the center of Ebola prevention and response efforts.     The team from the National Ministry of Health, United Nations agencies, Ambassadors from donor countries and representatives of international NGOs met with local officials and visited the Yei he...
4m Jul 16, 2019
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957: South Sudan witnesses first-ever livestock competition
The first-ever livestock show and cattle competition in South Sudan, is set for Rumbek this week.     Farmers will display their animals to compete for the top prize of the best looking and most healthy cow or goat.     The event will take place on Wednesday and Thursday and is being organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in partnership with the national ...
12m Jul 10, 2019
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