780: Army responds to accusations of SSPDF profiteering from illegal logging in Pageri
The army has responded to claims of military officers’ involvement in massive illegal logging in Pageri, Torit State. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in the opposition (SPLM/A-IO) conducted an investigation into the reports and says large chunks of forest reserves were cut at the height of the conflict when the civilian population had fled to neighbouring countries. The Deputy spo...
5m Feb 04, 2019
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779: South Sudan army officers accused of profiteering from illegal logging in Pageri
Communities of Pageri County in Torit State have reported massive illegal logging allegedly being carried out by military and state officials. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in the opposition (SPLM/A-IO) conducted an investigation into the reports and says large chunks of forest reserves were cut at the height of the conflict when the civilian population had fled to neighbouring c...
5m Feb 04, 2019
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778: Environmental and lifestyle trends prompt rise in cancer prevalence in South Sudan
A health specialist and expert in oncology is warning that the prevalence of cancer is on the rise in South Sudan and says more needs to be done to stop the trend. Changkel Banek Riek, also an assistant professor for pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Juba, says incidence rates are highest in Greater Jonglei, with breast cancer attacking women while liver cancer is most pre...
6m Feb 04, 2019
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777: New batch of more than 60 children released from armed groups in Yambio
Sixty-eight children who were associated with armed groups were released today in Yambio, South Sudan, following an assessment and verification conducted by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Child Protection Unit and the national Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) commission. This is the four...
5m Feb 01, 2019
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776: UNICEF seeks $180 million to meet urgent needs of more than 800,000 women and children in South Sudan in 2019
The United Nations children's agency is appealing for $180 million to meet the humanitarian needs of more than 800,000 women and children in South Sudan in 2019. According to the report, a top UNICEF official in South Sudan said the signing of a revitalized peace deal in September 2018 laid the groundwork for improved conditions in the country, but that more than 4.4 million children alone sti...
12m Feb 01, 2019
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775: "There is no joint military build-up in Yei" - SPLA-IO
The SPLA-IO representative on the Joint Defence Board says there is no joint military build-up between the SSPDF and the SPLA-IO in Yei river state to confront forces of the National Salvation Army under the command of Gen Thomas Cirilo. Lt Gen James Koang Chol who is also the co-chairperson of the Joint Defence Board refuted the reports which he said had been circulating on social media, sayi...
4m Feb 01, 2019
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774: Solar-powered water system brings joy to Juba residents
A new solar-powered waster distribution system which was dedicated in December is improving lives and comes as a big relief to residents of Jopa West Block five in Juba. The facility has a capacity of thirty thousand (30,000) cubic liters to serve a population of more than one thousand beneficiaries. The project worth seventy thousand US dollars ($70,000) was implemented by the International ...
5m Feb 01, 2019
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773: UNICEF on Rapid Results Project in Upper Nile and Jonglei
UN Children’s Agency – UNICEF has finalised a report on the rapid response areas in Upper Nile and Jonglei state. The former states have been the most devastated as a result of the years of conflict and insecurity. With a combined population of more than 3mln, populations are struggling with poor road infrastructure and lack of access to health and education services. That exactly why the go...
10m Jan 31, 2019
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772: MSF responds to victims of Northern Liech deadly cattle raids
Patients who were shot and wounded during a cattle raid in Northern Liech State have successfully been treated and discharged from an MSF facility in Agok. A group of armed cattle raiders attacked cattle camps in Northern Liech, last week, killing 28 people and wounding several others. In a related development, Radio Miraya reported this week that more than 40 patients are receiving treatment...
3m Jan 31, 2019
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771: SPLM-IO to petition IGAD seeking withdrawal of constitutional amendment bill
The SPLM-IO is preparing to petition IGAD seeking the withdrawal of the constitutional amendment bill from the Ministry of Justice. The National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) handed over the amendments to the Minister of Justice last week, for scrutiny and legal endorsement, before the eventual incorporation of the amendments into the transitional national constitution. The SPLM-I...
8m Jan 31, 2019
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770: Preparations in high gear for resumption of construction of Juba Freedom Bridge
Construction work at the Freedom Bridge is expected to start in May, nearly three years since the project came to a standstill due to conflict. The Resident Project Engineer, Norio Umeda told Radio Miraya in an exclusive interview that sixy civil engineers are on ground doing surveys and assessments of the scope of work required. Umeda says construction is expected to take 27 months ahead of ...
6m Jan 31, 2019
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769: Human Rights lawyers petition UN seeking release of South Sudanese activist, Peter Biar Ajak
An international human rights lawyer has joined a call to release South Sudanese academic and activist Peter Biar Ajak after six months in detention without charge. Jared Genser a legal expert based in Washington DC, says Biar’s health is deteriorating as he continues to be held without access to medical care. Genser says he is engaging with the UN Special Rapporteur the Special Rapporteur on ...
5m Jan 30, 2019
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768: Analyst critiques South Sudan's persistent low ranking on annual Corruption Perception Index
A strategy and policy analyst says strengthening public audit systems is key to fighting corruption. Malish John, Chief Executive Officer with the institute of social policy and research in Juba, made the comment on the heels of the latest Corruption Perceptions Index which ranks South Sudan second from bottom. The index draws on 13 surveys and expert assessments to measure public sector corru...
6m Jan 30, 2019
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767: UN Mine Action Service marks destruction of one millionth explosive item in South Sudan
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), will today destroy two large 50kg air-dropped bombs at Jebel Lemun area in Blinyang 15 Kilometers South of Juba. Wednesday’s destruction will bring the total number of explosives items destroyed by UNMAS in the country to one million since 2004. The two bombs were discovered at mangateen area and defused by UNMASS and its partners earlier this mo...
7m Jan 30, 2019
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766: MPs in Yei reject Kendila as cantonment site for SPLA-IO
Parliamentarians in the Yei River State Legislative Assembly have declined to approve Kendila as a cantonment site for SPLA-IO forces. The legislators have proposed Mapoko in Tore county as an alternative, saying Kendila is too close to the border with the DR Congo and civilian populations. This comes after a team from the Joint Defense Board visited Yei and identified Kendila as a cantonment ...
5m Jan 29, 2019
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765: Two thousand refugee households return to their homes in Yei from DR Congo
More than two thousand refugee households have returned to Yei town from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission says the returnees have been coming in since last year from Meri refugee camp. Secretary for the RRC office in Yei, Moses Mabe says the returning communities are in desperate need of food and non-food items. Moses Mabe spoke to David Lukan ...
4m Jan 29, 2019
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764: More than 9,000 at risk of severe food insecurity in Terekeka
More than 90,000 people in Terekeka are faced with face severe food insecurity in the next three months. Chairperson of the State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, John Nyokun says the state experienced a low harvest after a prolonged dry spell last year and inter-communal conflicts that prevented people from accessing their gardens. Nyokun is appealing to the government and humanitarian ...
6m Jan 29, 2019
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763: Partners offer life-changing cleft-lip surgery in South Sudan
Peopel with cleft-lip have been given hope, thanks to the improvements in reconstructive surgery. In Aweil State Hospital, a registration process has kicked off and parents are being encouraged to register their children, for reconstructive cleft-lip surgery. The registration will last two months and is open to patients with the condition aged six months and above. The patients will be flown...
4m Jan 28, 2019
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762: Interview with Mr. Gichira Kibara, Chairperson of the National Constitutional Amendment Committee - South Sudan
The National Constitutional Amendment Committee, has handed over the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 Amendment) Bill, 2019 to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. This is in line with the Articles 1.18.1.1 and 1.18.6 of the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The Minister will according to the agreement present the...
20m Jan 25, 2019
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761: Germany announces 4mln euro donation to WFP In South Sudan
The Government of Germany has announced a four million euro donation in support of humanitarian response in South Sudan.  The money will be channeled through the UN World Food Program to provide food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable people, including the displaced and children under the age of two across the country. The funding will also enable the United Nations Humanitarian Air Servi...
9m Jan 25, 2019
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760: Interview with Dr, Awol Endris, UNESCO Education Specialist on First International Education Day
Did you know that 262 million children and youth across the world still do not attend school. Also does it surprise you that 617 million children and adolescents cannot read and do basic math? Yet another disturbing statistic is that 40% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa complete lower secondary school and some four million children and youth refugees are out of school. Yes that’s the reality th...
16m Jan 24, 2019
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759: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer Christopher Kayongo, Recovery, Stabilization and Reintegration Officer from Uganda
Christopher Kayongo has served as a United Nations Volunteer working as a Recovery, Stabilization and Reintegration Officer in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. A development expert and peace building professional, Kayongo a Ugandan national, has over the years cultivated a vast experience in conflict and post-conflict environments. His areas of practice focus much on civil society o...
51m Jan 23, 2019
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758: Five Human Rights Stories from South Sudan to Compete in Berlinale Film Festival
Five Short Stories on Human Rights in South Sudan, will Premier at the 69th Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany starting on 8th February 2019. The stories were produced by a group of ten journalists working across different Media in South Sudan Laura Bain is the team leader of Journalists for Human Rights in South Sudan. She said the Berlin Film Festival will give these stories a bigger p...
5m Jan 23, 2019
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757: Second Session of UNMISS Supported Mobile Court Opens in Bentiu
The second session of the mobile court supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan – UNMISS opened Tuesday in Bentiu. The mobile court will over the next 9 days try cases of crimes committed inside and outside Protection of Civilian site. Aness Ahmed the Senior rule of Law officer in UNMISS said the mobile court is part of the mission’s support to assist the Justice sector to adher...
5m Jan 23, 2019
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756: Youth Activists Push for Positive Social Transformation in South Sudan
Young South Sudanese activists working for social change are urging the country’s leaders to prioritize development and democracy in the interest of peace. The young people under the ‘Design for Activism and Social Change Organisation – DASCO’ organization say the revitalized peace agreement is a key step toward achieving stability in the country. DASCO Program Manager, Biliga David says thei...
13m Jan 22, 2019
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755: World Radio Day to Emphasize Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace’ is the theme for this years World Radio Day celebrated annually on February 13th. World Radio Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and cultural Organisation – UNESCO to celebrate Radio Broadcasts, boost cooperation among Radio Broadcasters and to encourage decision makers to create and provide access to information thru Radio. To tell...
18m Jan 22, 2019
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754: Aggrey Tisa Sabuni Speaks on meeting with SRSG over the Killings of Two Civilian Contractors
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has pledged to support the families of two civilian contractors who were shot dead by a UN peacekeeper at the UNMISS base in Durupi. The Head of UNMISS, David Shearer met with members of the Kajo-Keji community in Juba yesterday and said a full investigation is underway to establish the facts behind Saturday’s incident. The Chairperson of the Kajo-Kej...
3m Jan 22, 2019
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753: Six Injured in Blast Explosion in Bor
Six people, all women and children have been injured in a land mine explosion in Bor. The blast occurred on Saturday in a small business center set up as a women’s bakery in Achingdiir estate, within Bor town. A landmine expert who rushed to the scene shortly after the incident discovered another three unexploded ordinances buried underground. Jonglei State information minister Atong Kuol Ma...
5m Jan 22, 2019
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752: UNMISS supported Briquettes making initiative protects women in Kuajock
Cooking with firewood is an exhausting task for many women in South Sudan. Women have to walk for several hours to collect firewood. But it’s not just the trek for firewood that is exhausting, it is also the dangers women face as they search for firewood. The risk of being raped and violence is real for many women in both rural and urban parts of South Sudan. Today in Kuajock, that exhaustion...
4m Jan 21, 2019
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751: UNMISS working to establish facts of peacekeeper involvement in the death of two civilians
The UN Mission in South Sudan is working to establish the facts behind a security incident in which two civilians were shot by a UN peacekeeper. A statement released by UNMISS says the two civilian contractors were shot by the peacekeeper at a UN base in Durupi on Saturday and died as a result of their injuries. Spokesperson for the Mission, Francesa Mold explains more on the incident.
1m Jan 21, 2019
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750: Interview: Lt. Col Vineet Kumar and Major Meghna explain India's 70th Republic Day Anniversary
India will this Saturday celebrate the 70th anniversary of Republic day. Republic day as we understand is one of the three National Holidays.  Lt. Col Vineet Kumar and Major Meghna, - both serving as Peacekeepers in South Sudan were hosted on the Breakfast show to talk about India’s republic day. Sebit William, Miraya Breakfast show host begun by asking Lt. Col. Vineet to explain what  India'...
10m Jan 21, 2019
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749: CTSAMVM Technical Committee Applauds disengagement of Forces in Bentiu
The closing of the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting took place on Saturday in Juba. Committee members remarked on progress made in avoiding major hostilities but stated overall implementation of the Permanent Ceasefire was behind schedule. To tell us more about the key outcomes of that meeting is Ruth Fenny, CTSAMVM communications officer. Listen to the full interview here
9m Jan 21, 2019
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748: 80 killed in Tonj State cattle raid as Governor appeals for restraint
More than 80 people have been killed and 30 others injured in a series of cattle raids in Tonj state. Armed youth stormed four cattle camps belonging to the Luac-Jang community in Tonj East, and opened fire on their victims, including women and children, and stole an unspecified number of cows.  The incident has prompted massive displacement of civilians into nearby bushes. Tonj State informa...
4m Jan 21, 2019
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747: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer Alfonso Pagaza
[…] "Being able to give a little bit of my time and energy to a noble cause is definitely something worth doing even when conditions are tough." That is the opinion of United Nations Volunteer Mr. Alfonso Pagaza working as an Analysis and Reporting Officer RRP - UNMISS. He is one of the more than 500 volunteers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS. Born in Mexico, r...
44m Jan 18, 2019
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745: Human Rights Watch Report shows 'Disturbing Track Record' of Human Rights in South Sudan
Human Rights Watch released its annual report on Thursday, naming South Sudan as one of the countries in the East African region with a ‘disturbing track record’ of human rights. The annual “Human Right Watch’s Report 2019” documents abuses for the year 2018 ranging from sexual violence to repression against protesters, activists, journalists and opposition groups in over 100 countries. Jehan...
11m Jan 18, 2019
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746: Ministry of Agriculture to Launch 5 - Year Strategic Plan to Eradicate Fall Armyworm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will soon launch a five-year strategic plan to eradicate the fall armyworm. The destructive pests invaded farms in parts of Eastern and Central Equatoria region, in early 2017 but later spread throughout the country. The focal point of the fall armyworm control program in the ministry of Agriculture, Dr. George Tadu told Philip Wani that  arrangem...
5m Jan 18, 2019
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744: Gbudue State sets Eyes on the Food Export Market by 2020
Onto food production, in Gbudue state, farmers are setting eyes on the global export market by 2020 as the latest prospects for peace create new hopes for better farming and high yields. Farmers are are busy in the fields clearing the land for the planting season. The farming season this time round is particularly exciting because farm lands that had been abandoned because of the conflict, are...
5m Jan 17, 2019
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743: IPC practitioners train ahead of new food security situation report
Sixty people drawn from Unity, Lakes and Juba will over the next two days spend time skills to improve preparation and response to food security situations, ahead of the release of the latest food assessment report due next month. The three day training which kicked off Tuesday is organized by the National Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, the...
5m Jan 17, 2019
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742: #AUDIO - Interview with Maj. Gemma Simister, Incoming UK Engineering Contingent Commander
There is something positive about hearing stories of females taking over the mantle of leadership and stirring their troops to great work. This is the story of the incoming female commander of the UK engineering contingent which has just arrived in Bentiu. Olivier spoke with Major Gemma Simister, to find out more about the priorities of the new contingent. Listen to the full interview
3m Jan 17, 2019
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741: Exit Interview with Maj. Alanda Scott Outgoing Commander of UK Engineering Contingent in South Sudan
Major Alanda Scott, is the female UK Engineering contingent commander with the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. She has been commanding the UK Engineering Task Force which arrived in South Sudan in July 2018 and is now winding up its service. One of her tasks was to oversee the upgrading the road to Nyaodi town to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to that part of the country....
5m Jan 17, 2019
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740: UNMAS and Partners Safely Defuse 20kg AirCraft Bomb in Juba City Suburb
A 20 kg explosive abandoned in an area between Mangateen and Hai referendum in Juba has been safely defused. The bomb was disarmed yesterday evening by a team from the G4s landmine company and the UN Mine Action Service – UNMAS in collaboration with national security agents.  The exercise was conducted near Mangateen, some 1.8 kilometers northwest from Juba International Airport. UNMAS Chief...
6m Jan 17, 2019
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739: Civil Society activist says advocates for no extension of pre-transitional period
A Civil Society representative says there should be no extension of the pre-transitional period despite delays in meeting deadlines spelt out in the revitalized peace agreement.  Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation – CEPO, makes the remarks as several deadlines have been missed, half-way through the 8-month pre-transitional period. Yakani s...
7m Jan 17, 2019
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738: UNMAS Prepares to Defuse Air Dropped Bomb in Juba City Suburb
The UN mine action service - UNMAS will work together with Land mine company G4s to destroy a fifty-kilogram bomb which was found in an area between Magateen and Hai referendum in Juba. The rusty, old cylinder like object measuring almost one meter long was discovered on Monday by a soldier, who requested UNMAS to remove the explosive hazard. Zehrudin Sukanovic, UNMAS Chief of Operations offi...
8m Jan 16, 2019
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737: Interview with UK Ambassador Alison Blackburne on Implementation of Revitalised Agreement in South Sudan
The UK Ambassador to South Sudan says her government is looking for real signs and commitment in the implementation process before it commits further funding to the peace process. Alison Blackburne says there has been progress in certain areas but adds that the international community remains concerned about pockets of violence in the Equatorias – pointing at recent incidents in Yei and Goroum...
21m Jan 16, 2019
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736: CTSAMVM Technical Committee meeting convenes in Juba today
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism – CTSAMVM, today convenes its 7th Technical Committee meeting in Juba. This is the first time the meeting will be held in Juba. CTSAMVM communications officer, Ruth Fenney says top on the agenda is the occupation of civil buildings by forces and sexual and gender-based violence.
9m Jan 16, 2019
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735: UNMISS provides escort for senior four IDP students taking exams
The UN Mission in South Sudan has stepped in to provide transport and protection for more than 800 senior four candidates in the Juba protection of civilian site. UNMISS through its Relief, Reintegration and Protection Unit is shuttling the candidates in busses from the Protection of Civilian site in Juba to the exam centers in Juba town. Chief of the Relief, Reintegration and Protection Unit...
3m Jan 15, 2019
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734: Fire rips through market in Yei, 40 shops razed to the ground
More than 40 stalls have been destroyed in a market fire in Yei. The blaze broke out in Sobe market on Sunday morning and quickly spread, causing massive damage. Police suspect the cause was a fire that was left unattended in a nearby tea place. Yei River state police commissioner, Major Gen. Lujang Kamba says an investigation has been opened into the incident. He spoke to Philip Wani in thi...
4m Jan 15, 2019
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733: Angelina Teny: "Suffering in South Sudan will end with implementation of Peace agreement"
[...] "It is high time that this suffering ends and this suffering will end with the implementation of the peace agreement." Angelina Teny, Chairperson of the Strategic Defense and Security Review. Angelina spoke with Sani Martin, saying progress has been made and people feel security has improved because of the confidence building steps that have been taken. "I believe if people continues to...
25m Jan 14, 2019
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732: #AUDIO: Joint Defense Board Identifies Two Cantonment Sites in Yei River state
The Joint defense board has identified two pilot project sites for the cantonment of soldiers as stipulated in the Revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. The two sites are; Moroto found in Kajo Keji and Tendile located in Morob  County. SPLA-IO Spokesperson Lam Gabriel Paul said more than 1500 soldiers will be  trained at the two centers. The Joint Defense Bo...
5m Jan 13, 2019
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731: Suspected Ringleader in Conflict between Apul and kuch Communities has been Killed
Authorities in Gogrial state have confirmed that a man believed to be the ringleader of a gang fueling conflict between the Apuk, Aguak and Kuac Communities has been killed. The speaker, Gogrial state Legislative Assembly, Ariech Mayar Ariech, told  Radio Miraya’s Athuai Albino, that the suspect Thi-ang Malok Thiep, was killed a week ago, in Romich market in Tonj East county. The speaker expl...
5m Jan 10, 2019
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