EU Ambassador: Long Lasting Peace is based on compromise and dialogue
[...] "We have not abandoned South Sudan at this critical time, no one wants to see people suffering, to see people affected by violence and hunger," Stefano De Leo, EU ambassador to South Sudan. The European Union Ambassador says the EU remains committed to standing with the people of South Sudan in their quest for peace. He added that "long lasting peace is based on compromise and dialogue."...
10m May 10, 2017
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Army Calls for calm after Chief of staff is sacked
Major streets in South Sudan’s capital Juba remained quiet on Wednesday morning, as the deputy army spokesperson Col. Santo Domich called for calm after the president made changes in the army leadership. President Salva Kiir issued a decree on Tuesday sacking the country's Chief of general staff, Paul Malong. The news about Paul Malong’s sacking sparked fears in a nation, reeling from pockets...
3m May 10, 2017
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Aten Wek Aten says sacking of Gen Malong is “Normal”
General Paul Malong, South Sudan’s powerful army chief of staff has been relieved of his position. President Salva Kiir sacked Malong in a presidential decree announced on Tuesday on national television. The President issued a second decree appointing General James Ajongo Mawut, the former deputy chief of general staff for administration and finance, as the new head of armed forces. Speaking...
7m May 10, 2017
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Social Worker: South Sudan Child refugees need psycosocial support
A social worker in Uganda says children who fled conflict in South Sudan to Uganda need psychosocial support after witnessing horrific scenes of violence. Jackie Bage, a social worker with the Young Women Christian Association, the YMCA says most refugee children are suffering from trauma after witnessing their parents or relative being killed or tortured. She urges organizations dealing with...
5m May 09, 2017
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28 killed in attack on passenger vehicles in Terekeka
Up to twenty-eight people are reportedly killed and nineteen others critically injured after an attack in Terekeka. The incident in the Sudan Safari and Gemeza areas over the weekend came after three vehicles carrying passengers came under attack. Radio Miraya's Mach Adut reports from Bor
4m May 08, 2017
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South Sudan Relief Commission: Newly introduced NGO registration fees will not affect humanitarian assistance delivery
The South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (SSRRC) says its decision to raise registration fees for national and international non-governmental organisations was based on results of a survey that indicated that the organizations spend at least 60 percent of their budget on administrative costs. “Let’s not give lame excuses that the increase in registration will hamper humanitarian op...
6m May 05, 2017
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Midwifery is a noble profession; we should encourage our children to join: S.Sudan Midwives and Nurses Association
They work tirelessly to bring life into the world, and yet they often do not receive as much as a nod. We are talking about midwives. Today we commemorate the International Day of the Midwife, a day to honour the noble service of midwives and their unique position in this noble service. The theme of the day is, "Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life!" Sake Jemilia the President o...
10m May 05, 2017
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UN Human Rights Chief cautions S.Sudan government against offensive in Aburoc
“Civilians in Aburoc are at serious and imminent risk of gross human rights violations, inter-ethnic violence and re-displacement," said Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein the UN Commissioner for Human Rights. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is urging the Government to halt any further military offensives towards Aburoc on the west bank of the River Nile in the Upper Nile region. Zeid Ra’ad says...
2m May 04, 2017
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UNOCHA conducts humanitarian assessment mission in Aburoc
“Civilians in Aburoc remain deeply fearful about the situation and they are incredibly concerned that they may be caught up in conflict.” The United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) visited Aburoc in Upper Nile, on an assessment mission following recent fighting. The team led by Deputy Head of UN OCHA, Gemma Connell is reporting that civilians taking refuge in A...
8m May 03, 2017
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UNMISS Chief: “Every democracy needs to protect Freedom of the Press”
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is stressing the importance of free media in building strong democracies. “Transparency is the best way of exposing corruption and wrongdoing,” says David Shearer. In his message on World Press Freedom Day, Mr. Shearer said the media is a vital contributor in fighting corruption, describing the media as “sunlight that disinfects and shines...
2m May 03, 2017
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“When we protect journalists, their words and pictures can protect our worlds”
On this World Press Freedom Day, UN Secretary General António Guterres is emphasizing the need to protect the rights of media professionals. In his message, Guterres said governments must respect journalists and media freedoms to advance global peace. South Sudan ranks 145th out of 180 countries in a press freedom survey released last week by Reporters without Borders. Every year, 03 May is ...
36s May 03, 2017
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Alfred Taban: “Media is not the Government’s Enemy”
On World Press Freedom Day, the Chairperson of the Association of Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) is calling on the government not look at media as an enemy. Alfred Taban lo Gune who is also the Editor in Chief of the Juba Monitor newspaper told Radio MIraya that news editors are operating in a difficult environment. Taban said the media institutions are now working under a self-imp...
4m May 03, 2017
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British troops continue support to UN South Sudan mission
The deployment of British troops to support the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is proceeding with deployment of more than half the 400 target of service personnel. “We are here primarily as enablers to provide engineering and medical support to UNMISS,” said Lt. Colonel Jason Ainley, commander of the British Engineering Contingent in UNMISS. Lt Ainley said at least 230 troops ...
5m May 02, 2017
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Kosti Manibe: Why I declined appointment on national dialogue steering committee
Kosti Manibe, a former Political Detainee and a member of the G10 who was recently appointed to the steering committee of the national dialogue has declined his appointment on grounds that his group was not consulted. Last week President Salva Kiir issued a decree appointing Abel Alier and Angelo Beda as new co-chairs and Rebecca Nyanda and Kosti Manibe as members representing the former polit...
6m May 02, 2017
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World Bank and IMF support famine response and infrastructure projects
A government delegation that travelled for a World Bank group spring meeting in Washington D.C returned to Juba on Monday afternoon. The delegation headed by finance minister Stephen Dhieu Dau reached several agreements with both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, on several issues including improvement of road infrastructure and the release of $50mln to support famine respons...
4m May 01, 2017
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Government approves $500,000 for stranded S.Sudanese University students in Zimbabwe
The government has approved the release of $500,000 US to settle tuition fees for stranded South Sudanese students on government scholarship in Zimbabwe. The 145 students have been locked out of class for non-payment of their fees since 2015. About 30 students launched a peaceful protest at the South Sudan embassy in Harare demanding attention. The Minister of Higher Education, Yien Oral Lam ...
3m Apr 12, 2017
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“President Kiir will remain Patron of National Dialogue process” – Ateny Wek Ateny
The Presidential spokesperson says President Salva Kiir will remain patron of the National Dialogue. “Asking President Kiir to step aside is like asking a pilot to abandon his plane,” said Ateny Wek Ateny. Ateny was responding to calls by the civil society and sections of the the international community for President Salva Kiir to step aside and appoint a neutral actor to steer the process. ...
7m Apr 11, 2017
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Renewed clashes in Wau trigger influx of IDPs into Catholic Church compound
Renewed clashes between government and armed opposition groups have been reported in Wau, forcing an estimated 3,000 civilians to seek protection in the Catholic Church compound. The skirmishes that broke out in South and South-Western parts of Wau town this morning follow a similar incident last Friday between the SPLA and an armed group in the same area. Father Moses Peter the Humanitarian ...
3m Apr 10, 2017
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UK Bishop leads fundraising initiative for #SouthSudan famine relief
A church diocese in the United Kingdom is seeking to raise £50,000 to support famine relief efforts in South Sudan. The Diocese of Salisbury launched the fundraising initiative at the start of March, and hopes to reach its target by the end of the Christian period of Lent on Easter Sunday, April 16. Salisbury Diocese shares a 44-year relationship with South Sudan, through support in areas of ...
4m Apr 07, 2017
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WHO: Mental health illness a Stark Reality in #SouthSudan
A technical officer dealing in mental health says mental illness is a reality in South Sudan that must be urgently addressed. Dr Joseph Lou Kenyi’s comments as we commemorate World Health Day under the theme ‘Depression-Let’s talk, to raise awareness and encourage support for sufferers. Dr. Kenyi told Radio Miraya that recent estimates from the World Health Organisation put the number of ment...
5m Apr 07, 2017
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Uganda - South Sudan refugee crisis: We will not close the door on our brothers and sisters
Authorities in Uganda are looking at the possibility of allocating land in Lamwo district in northern Uganda to open up a new refugee settlement to absorb the increasing influx of South Sudanese crossing the border. Uganda is hosting nearly 800,000 South Sudanese in camps in Adjumani, Yumbe, Moyo and Arua districts. Titus Jogo, the Refugee Desk Officer in Adjumani, says they are faced with a ...
4m Apr 06, 2017
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Bureau of Standards cracks down on water bottling factories
The National Bureau of Standards is embarking on routine inspection of water companies to ensure the bottling houses meet the required standards of quality. This comes after public concerns about the poor quality of water being sold on the market. Mary Gordon Mortat, the bureau's Executive Director is cautioning the companies that the bureau will conduct spot checks and close factories that d...
4m Apr 05, 2017
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Army releases six MSF staff detained in January
Médecins Sans Frontières or Doctors Without Borders has confirmed the release of four of its staff who were detained by SPLA soldiers in Yei. In a press statement Brice de le Vingne, MSF Director of Operations said the staff were released last Friday after being in detention since January. Mr. Vingne reaffirmed the organizations commitment to continuing its life-saving work in South Sudan, wh...
41s Apr 04, 2017
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UNSG: Peace without mine action is "incomplete peace"
Peace will always be "incomplete" without ridding conflict zones of life-threatening landmines and improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. That's the message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, marking International Mine Awareness Day on 4 April. He urged Member States to keep the issue "at the top of the international agenda" when negotiating peace deals and humanitarian aid. We brin...
2m Apr 04, 2017
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WHO scales up response to reduce preventable deaths and disease in famine-affected areas
The World Health Organization (WHO) is scaling up response to reduce preventable deaths and disease and provide health services in famine-affected areas. In February, famine was declared in the former Unity State, where 100,000 people face starvation and another 1 million are on the brink of famine. Solomon Sisseha, an incident manager with the WHO says health is an essential part of the fami...
7m Apr 03, 2017
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UN agencies plan joint integrated community resilience program to prevent spread of famine
United Nations agencies are launching a joint community and resilience program to prevent the spread of famine in the country. Aweil in Northern Brh el-Ghazal will serve as one of the first pilot initiatives for the ‘integrated recovery and resilience building program’, jointly implemented by the UN Development Program-UNDP, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization, UNHCR, the World Food prog...
4m Apr 03, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Roundup
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has had a busy week. In this wrap-up, UNMISS spokesperson Daniel Dickinson takes us through the events - from attacks on aid workers to activities in the office of the Special Representaive.
9m Mar 31, 2017
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UNMISS: Deployment of RPF progressing
Preparations are underway for the arrival of the long awaited Regional Protection Force, expected in the country within the next few weeks. Spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Daniel Dickinson says a command headquarters is already in place in Juba and a mine clearance exercise is underway on a plot of land that will accommodate the forces. Outgoing UN Peacekeeping Chief...
2m Mar 31, 2017
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UNMISS Weekly Roundup
In this Week's UNMISS Roundup, Daniel Dickinson, spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan brings you; Reactions to the Brutal killing of six aid workers in South Sudan. Updates on the Regional Protection Force and The head of UNMISS has been back on the road…where has he been this week? Listen here
9m Mar 30, 2017
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Exit Interview with Ambassador Tim Morris
For two years, Ambassador Tim Morris has played a leading role in the UK – South Sudan relations stirring his country’s foreign policy, and working to support efforts for peace and stability in the country. In April, Ambassador Tim Morris, leaves South Sudan and hands over the baton to his successor. During this discussion, Ambassador Tim Morris, reflects on his thoughts on his tenure, his le...
41m Mar 30, 2017
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WFP and Partners Scale up Food response in South Sudan
Truckloads of food relief have arrived in Kapoeta to ease a deepening hunger crisis in the Eastern Equatoria area. The trucks were transported by the World Food Program via a new access route through Nadapal. WFP Communications Officer, George Fominyen told Miraya Breakfast Show host Sebit William, that the agency is exploring the new route to get much needed assistance to populations much fa...
14m Mar 29, 2017
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UNMISS and CTSAMM visit the incident location where six aid workers were killed
An investigation team from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, JMEC and ceasefire monitors visited the scene where six aid workers were killed along the Juba Bor road. The integrated team, representing UNMISS Human Rights, JMEC, and CTSAMM were met by local security forces of the Anti-Poaching Unit at Bandigilo National Park road Junction. They were taken directly to the scene where th...
41s Mar 28, 2017
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Government to investigate weekend attack on aid workers, UN welcomes move
The government is initiating an investigation into the weekend attack that left six aid workers dead. Meeting with humanitarian partners in Juba today, Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro said the perpetrators of the weekend attack along the Juba-Bor road would be held to account. The meeting in Juba was attended by UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Eugene Owusu, representatives from UN age...
3m Mar 28, 2017
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Ministry of Humanitarian affairs condemns killing of aid workers, applauds opening of corridors
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has spoken about a weekend attack on humanitarian workers along the Juba-Pibor road, describing it as an ‘unfortunate’ incident. Peter Kulang, the Under-Secretary in the Ministry says it was regrettable that the six aid workers were killed as they were helping needy communities. The Under-Secretary also confirmed the immediate openi...
5m Mar 28, 2017
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Youth Activists condemn killings of 6 aid workers
“It is unbelievable, it is crazy and why should you kill someone who is bringing help to you,” the sentiments of an angry youth activist on the news of the killing of 6 aid workers in South Sudan. The 6 aid workers were killed on Saturday along the Juba Pibor road. Jacob Bul,a youth activist under their umbrella group Anataban loosely translated as “We are tired” is calling for a speedy inves...
4m Mar 28, 2017
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Concerns mount over rape as two teenagers are defiled in Maridi
As concerns mount over the rising levels of rape incidents in South Sudan, Radio Miraya has learnt of two cases of sexual abuse targeting a 14 – year old girl and an epileptic teenager in Maridi. A recent report in the media cited an ‘epic’ level of rape cases in South Sudan, while a UN Human Rights Commission on South Sudan recently said rape and killing “have become the norm.” A health educ...
7m Mar 27, 2017
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UNMISS Chief urges swift investigation after 6 aid workers killed on Juba-Bor road,
The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, David Shearer is urging the government to investigate and apprehend the killers of six aid workers. The staff from a national non-governmental organization were reportedly ambushed in their vehicle in a government-controlled area on the Juba-Pibor road on Saturday morning. A statement from UNMISS says their bo...
46s Mar 27, 2017
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Communities cautioned against addressing cases of Gender Based Violence
Survivors and relatives of victims of sexual abuse are being advised to seek redress and support through the right channels. Walter Mawere, the managing director, of Smile Again Africa Development Organisation - SAADO, a local non-governmental organization says sexual abuse is a crime that must be addressed through medical and legal means. Mawere says cases should not be handled by the commun...
13m Mar 24, 2017
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UN Secretary General stresses need for credible systems of accountability in South Sudan
The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres calls for ‘credible mechanisms for accountability for atrocities in South Sudan and outlines three immediate objectives to redeem the country ‘from the abyss." He said this in a statement delivered to the UN Security council on Thursday.
54s Mar 24, 2017
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UNMISS In 5 - Days: Weekly Roundup
Did you hear this week's roundup of UNMISS activities? Highlights: Peacekeepers praised for rescue efforts after Wau plane crash, Head of UN peacekeeping Hervé Ladsous visited South Sudan this week and announced the planned arrival of the first units of the regional protection force within the next weeks, Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Mar...
7m Mar 24, 2017
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Ministry of Health to launch national health policy next week
The National Ministry of health will next week unveil the updated national health policy and a strategy to extend the Boma Health initiative. These two documents will be unveiled at the 3rd National Health summit which kicks off on Monday next week. Miraya Breakfast Show spoke with Dr Kediende Chong, the Director General International Health coordination Ministry of Health and Magdalene Armah...
11m Mar 23, 2017
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Central Bank Deputy Governor explains new regulations on large cash transactions
The 1st Deputy Governor of the Bank of South Sudan says new directives issued by the Central Bank on large cash transactions are not meant to restrict businesses and personal transactions. Speaking exclusively on the Miraya Breakfast Show, Dier Tong Ngor said withdrawals, deposits and foreign exchange transactions should continue through the new procedures. The new regulations require forms to ...
21m Mar 23, 2017
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Outgoing UN Peacekeeping Chief says Regional Protection Force expected soon
The outgoing Under Secretary-General of the United Nations for Peacekeeping Operations has concluded a visit to South Sudan stressing the need for a political solution to the crisis. Addressing a press conference in Juba, Hervé Ladsous underscored the need for unfettered humanitarian access and an immediate cessation of all hostilities. Mr. Ladsous, accompanied by Under-Secretary-General desig...
5m Mar 22, 2017
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UNMISS Protection Teams provide support for Students in PoC sites
[...] Sometimes at night, students displaced by war are seen seated under the street lights in the Protection of Civillians sites reading their books and revising...there can be no better proof to the world that South Sudanese students want to learn even in the unfortunate time of conflict that they find themselves in." - Charles Okwir, the Media & Communications Focal Point of the UNMISS Relie...
9m Mar 22, 2017
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Spike in malnutrition cases at Al-Sabbah children’s hospital in Juba
The number of malnutrition cases under treatment at the Al-Sabbah children’s hospital in Juba has more than doubled over the past three months. Lui Alex, a nutritionist at the hospital says the number of children admitted has gone up from 82 from the period of October to December to 182 from January to March. He says the majority of the patients are cases of Marasmus, Kwashiorkor and Edema - ...
5m Mar 22, 2017
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World Poetry Day: One Young Rising South Sudanese Poet to Listen to
UNESCO celebrates World Poetry Day on March 21st each year as a day to celebrate the power of words expressed through Rhyme, rhythm, syntax and diction. In #SouthSudan, young men and women are tapping into the new power of spoken word to express the sights and sound of what defines the country now. Ayeul Maluk, is one of the young rising voices using poetry to define what it means to be a Sou...
6m Mar 22, 2017
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UNMISS Peacekeepers Praised For Plane Crash Rescue
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, has praised efforts made by peacekeepers involved in a rescue operation following the crash-landing of a commercial plane at Wau airport in the north-west of the country. Daniel Dickinson is the spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - UNMISS.
1m Mar 21, 2017
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Government urged to silence the guns on International Day of Happiness
[...] "In South Sudan i think, tolerance, mutual understanding and Peace will make everyone extremely happy today and what a better way to mark the International Day of happiness by silencing the guns." says Daniel Dickinson, Spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.Countries around the world celebrate the International Day of Happiness today to encourage governments to conside...
4m Mar 20, 2017
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UN Human Rights Expert: National Dialogue must be led by a neutral body
The chairperson of the UN human rights commission for South Sudan, Yasmina Sooka, says the proposed National Dialogue must be led by a “Neutral body” as a key step to building trust.This call is made as the commission released its report expressing growing concern about a break down in the IGAD mediated peace process, that has resulted into gross Human Right violations.Yasmina Sooka, spoke with...
5m Mar 17, 2017
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UNFPA: Famine threatens maternal health in South Sudan
Severe hunger due to famine could increase risks during pregnancy and childbirthIn a country that struggles with one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates,” says UNFPA Country Representative Esperance Fundira. In an exclusive interview with Miraya Breakfast show, Dr James Wanyama, UNFPA Humanitarian coordinator confirmed that famine increases the risks of premature or low-birth-weigh...
6m Mar 17, 2017
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