#UNDP appeals for more work opportunities for women
The United Nations Development Program - UNDP is calling for stronger efforts to increase women’s visibility in the world of work.The call by Fredrick Mugisha, UNDP economics adviser comes after the release of a new global Human Development Report, which shows glaring inequalities between men and women. The report states that while women carry out 52 percent of all work, they are less likely to...
5m Dec 16, 2015
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SRSG; "Leaders must implement peace deal"
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Ellen Margrethe Løj’ has stressed the need for the leaders to recommit to peace, as the citizens observe two years today after the conflict broke out. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya, the SRSG said stakeholders in the peace process should cast aside the obstacles to peace and pave way for development in the country.
13m Dec 15, 2015
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#Unite4Heritage campaign kicks off in South Sudan
Under the Patronage of the UN. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, Hope society, a local NGO in Juba is launching a cultural gala designed to promote cultural heritage as a platform to foster intercultural and peace dialog in South Sudan. South Sudan is one of the countries in the greater east African region that is considered to have a rich intangible cultural herita...
4m Dec 15, 2015
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Communities must be engaged in peace building, says UNMISS Civil Affairs Chief
The Head of the Civil Affairs Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, says conflict management at local levels should be seen by the national government, donors, and NGO’s as a cornerstone for building bridges for the bigger peace. In an exclusive Interview with Miraya Breakfast Show, Ali Hassan said; unless you build the local level; peace initiative and build that bridge from ...
13m Dec 10, 2015
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State of the World reports reveals Young population for South Sudan
The population of South Sudan is estimated at 11.6 million people. The projected figure has been revealed as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) prepares to launch the 2015 State of the World Population report. The report also indicates that life expectancy in South Sudan stands at 53 years for men and 55 years for women. Ibrahim Sambuli, UNFPA Deputy Representative in South Sudan say...
2m Dec 09, 2015
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US Ambassador - Educate Girls to keep them safe from GBV
The US Ambassador also stressed that girls must have access to education to improve literacy and prevent Gender Based Violence. Ambassador Molly Phee said the conflict and low literacy rates have hindered girls’ access to education.
8m Dec 03, 2015
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Sorry: Perfect guesture for healing, reconciliation and Peace in South Sudan
The archbishop of the episcopal church of Sudan and South Sudan, Bishop Daniel Deng Bul, has stressed the need for healing and reconciliation in South Sudan. Bishop Daniel Deng Bul told Radio Miraya that healing and reconciliation is crucial for Peace. He adds that healing as a pathway for Peace in South Sudan will begin when every person in South Sudan learns to say “I am sorry.” “When you s...
11m Dec 03, 2015
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Logistical glitches delay arrival of SPLM /A in Opposition advance team
Logistical problems have once again delayed the arrival of the advance delegation of the SPLM/A in the opposition. On Monday, Taban Deng Gai, SPLA in Opposition Lead negotiator, told us that the team of 560 was ready to return to Juba. Today however, Presidential press secretary Ateny Wek Ateny confirms that some logistical delays are once again delaying the arrival of the team. He spoke to ...
4m Dec 02, 2015
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UNV Director urges South Sudanese to join volunteerism
The Executive Director of the United Nations Volunteers or the UNV organization is urging more South Sudanese to join volunteerism to assist their society. Speaking ahead of the International Volunteers Day scheduled for 5 December, Richard Dictus says there about 600 volunteers working in South Sudan in the UN mission and the UN agencies. In this discussion, Dictus explains the kind of impac...
39m Dec 01, 2015
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GESS strives to create environment in Support of Girl's education in South Sudan
Only one girl in ten completes primary education in South Sudan, according to the latest figures published by Girl's Education South Sudan - GESS. GESS has launched a mass drive to transform a generation of South Sudanese girls, by increasing their access to quality education. With Support from the UK department for International Development - DFID, GESS has so far launched several initiative...
27m Nov 30, 2015
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Face to Face with Ishmael Beah, UNICEF advocate for Children affected by war
Today on South Sudan, we listen to the story of Ishmael Beah, UNICEF advocate for children.The story of Ishmael Beah, is a story of hope for many children in South Sudan who have been affected by unstable situations.Ismael popped into Radio Miraya studios. So who exactly is Beah?This question started off a discussion Beah had Sebit William
59m Nov 30, 2015
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Pope holds private meeting with President Salva Kiir
President Salva Kiir held a private meeting with the Pope during a visit to Uganda. The meeting with Pope Francis lasted about 20 minutes at Uganda's State House in Entebbe. The meeting on Friday was arranged by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni. Presidential Press Secretary Ateny Wek Ateny told Radio Miraya that the Pontiff passed a message of peace and reconciliation to the people of South ...
3m Nov 30, 2015
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'Wife Beating is not a culture of the 21st Century' - Mr Yisa Barnabas, UNFPA
Violence against women and more especially wife beating should be recognized as an ancient culture which is unacceptable in the 21st century, Dr Yisa Barnabas, Country Director of the United Nations Population Fund in South Sudan has said. Dr Yisa was talking on Miraya Breakfast Show today as South Sudan joined the rest of the world to launch the International Day for the Elimination of Violen...
39m Nov 25, 2015
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Exclusive Interview with Kjell Magne Bondevik, President of Oslo Center for Peace
One of Norway’s most popular politicians, former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, now President of the Oslo Center for Peace speaks about the vital role youths in South Sudan can play to bring peace to their country.
25m Nov 25, 2015
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Truckloads of commodities arrive at Nimule customs point
President Salva Kiir in his address to the nation last week said the government had secured funds and contracted credible companies to purchase commodities to address market shortages. The Directorate of Trade and Commerce under the Ministry of Finance says truckloads of items have already been purchased and are at the Nimule customs point awaiting clearance. Undersecretary Biel Jock Thich sa...
4m Nov 23, 2015
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South Sudan to hold first ever National NGO expo
The first ever exposition for National Non-governmental Organisations opens in Juba this week. More than 50 South Sudanese non-profit organisations will showcase their initiatives in the fields of education, health, livelihoods, advocacy, social entrepreneurship and other areas. They will also display products made only in South Sudan. The exhibit will be held at the River Nile Hotel on Tuesd...
8m Nov 23, 2015
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IGAD mediators meet with partners over peace process
Mediators from the East African regional block, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have met with international partners in Juba. The meeting was called to exchange notes and brain storm on the role of the international community in supporting the realization of the peace agreement. Chief mediator, Seyoum Mesfin said the region and the international community have a role to ...
1m Nov 20, 2015
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SPLA deploys to secure Juba-Nimule highway
The army has stepped up patrols along the Juba-Nimule highway hours after an ambush on a passenger bus. The bus belonging to the Friendship bus company fell into an ambush this morning between Amee and Moli in Eastern Equatoria state. Army spokesperson Colonel Phillip Aguer says the attack was orchestrated by a gang led by a one Martin Kenyi.
4m Nov 19, 2015
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“I am burnt out ….It is like fighting a big mountain”
The former coach of the national football team says much more commitment is needed to improve the standards of football in the country. Sung Jea Lee tendered in his resignation to the football association. The South Korean appreciated his time with the Bright Stars but said he was frustrated by the disorganisation and lack of planning. We caught up with the South Korean to get his parting co...
4m Nov 19, 2015
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Gunfire in Ezo county, WES forces dozens into the DR Congo
Gunfire in Ezo County, Western Equatoria state has forced dozens into neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The shooting started at 9 o’clock on Wednesday morning and went on till afternoon, sparking fear among the population. Ezo County Commissioner Luciano Kumbo-kpite said on Thursday that the shooting started when SPLA soldiers responded to reports that a group of people had broken in...
7m Nov 19, 2015
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Impact of El Niño on South Sudan
Experts forecast that the El Niño weather pattern currently being experienced could stretch into next year. El Niño is a Phenomenon that is characterised by extreme weather conditions including wetter-than-normal wet seasons and prolonged dry spells. James Guma Mark, an Agrometreologist and National Information Consultant with the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) demystifies El Niño a...
14m Nov 18, 2015
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"Umbrellas have become forex bureaux"
President Salva Kiir has instructed the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank to realign the exchange rate regime. In a state of the nation address at the National Legislature on Wednesday, President Kiir said the government is taking steps to address the challenging economic situation in the country. President Kiir questioned where black-market money changers obtain their money. "I wonde...
7m Nov 18, 2015
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"South Sudan has not borrowed money externally as people think"
President Salva Kiir has delivered a state of the nation address. The 30 minute speech focused on the economy, highlighting steps the government has taken to address the economic situation. In his address to a joint session of the National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States, the President notably directed the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank to study how best to realign excha...
26m Nov 18, 2015
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Government looks to renegotiate pipeline tariffs
The ministry of foreign affairs has said a delegation of the government will meet their counterpart from Sudan this week in Addis Ababa to discuss opening of the borders and border demarcation. The discussions are part of attempts to revive the cooperation agreements signed in September 2012. The three year deal was brokered by the African Union High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan and So...
6m Nov 17, 2015
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Maridi Youth want Dodgeball recognized as a tool for Peacebuilding
Popular amongst young girls all over the world, dodge ball locally known as 'barubaru' is now being fronted as tool for peace in South Sudan. The Maridi Youth Association is leading efforts to have 'barubaru' recognized as a national sport to build bridges of peace, in addition to its role in fitness and gender empowerment. On Sunday the Maridi Youth Association held a tournament in Gudele II...
4m Nov 16, 2015
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UNPOL to support Joint Integrated Police Unit
Preparations are underway for the formation of a Joint Integrated Police (JIP) unit. The JIP will handle security during the transition period. This is one of the provisions of the peace agreement signed by the government and the SPLM/A – IO. Under the arrangements, the government and the opposition will contribute equal numbers towards the unit of five thousand four hundred personnel that wi...
2m Nov 16, 2015
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Citizens and SPLA in Greater Mundri commit to peace
Citizens and the army in Western Equatoria have signed an agreement pledging to end the cycle of violence in the state. The agreement was signed during a church service in Mundri West County on Sunday. An environment of mistrust between the communities and the SPLA has over the past weeks led to clashes in Greater Mundri, forcing thousands to flee to the bushes. Deputy Governor Bullen Abiata...
5m Nov 16, 2015
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Gunmen storm WES firebrigade office, rob salaries and firearms
Armed robbers broke into the fire brigade headquarters in Yambio last night. Colonel Thomas Onyang , Director of the Western Equatoria State Fire Brigade office, says the attackers shot in the air to scare off the guards on duty and made off with an unspecified amount of cash. The money was salaries for fire brigade personnel in three counties. Onyang says the gunmen also took 20 guns and 2 ...
4m Nov 13, 2015
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Ministry of Education takes stock in annual review
The Ministry of education has concluded an annual review of the education sector. The yearly meeting that draws together education officials from across the country is meant to take stock of progress of the education sector over the past year. Participants discuss progress, challenges, opportunities missed and plans for the future. This year’s review saw the unveiling of the Management Inform...
6m Nov 12, 2015
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IGAD Heads of State summit to be held in Juba next week
An IGAD Heads of State summit will be held in Juba next Thursday. Heads of State from the regional body will meet in Juba on November 19 to discuss the implementation of the peace agreement. Presidential spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny confirmed Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and IGAD chief mediator Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin will be in attendance. SPLM/A-IO leader Riek Machar is ...
2m Nov 12, 2015
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Political parties to meet IGAD chief mediator in Juba next week
Political parties are expected to meet with the IGAD chief mediator next week. The parties have not signed the peace agreement, mainly on an account of an impasse between the political party leadership. It is expected the meeting with Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin will address this. Dr. Martin Elia Lomoro, chairperson of the South Sudan Democratic Forum also Cabinet Affairs minister said the two ...
2m Nov 12, 2015
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UNMISS continues to reach communities in need
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continue to implement its mandate of Peacekeeping across the country. Over the past few weeks UNMISS integrated patrols with aid agencies have reached parts of Western Equatoria state to conduct a rapid needs assessment and deliver health supplies and equipment to communities affected by insecurity. It is estimated that up to 50,000 people ar...
2m Nov 11, 2015
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Eyewitness account of WFP cargo plane crash-landing in Malakal
Radio Miraya was at the scene to capture events just after a WFP chartered plane crash-landed in Malakal on Tuesday. All 4 crew survived with minor injuries. Take a listen to this report by reporter Luka William Athiel in Malakal.
5m Nov 11, 2015
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WFP cargo plane crash-lands in Malakal
A cargo plane chartered by the United Nations World Food Program, (WFP) crash-landed in Malakal, Upper Nile state, on Tuesday. The plane came down near the West Bank of the River Nile shortly after take-off at about 3 o'clock. All 4 Kenyan crew onboard escaped with minor injuries and are receiving treatment at the United Nations Mission clinic in the state capital Malakal. WFP Communications...
3m Nov 11, 2015
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Yau Yau woos gulf investors
The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area is lobbying for investments from the Gulf States. David Yau Yau visited Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, to woo investors to start-up businesses that would drive development in the Pibor area. Yau Yau told Radio Miraya that Pibor is rich in valuable natural resources.
5m Nov 11, 2015
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"Preach Peace not Hate" - Minister cautions Journalists in South Sudan
Information Minister, Micheal Makuei, has warned the media in South Sudan against pushing the country into disintegration again through hate speech. Minister Makuei gave the warning on Thursday during a news conference in Juba. He urged the media to rise up and condemn those who are promoting hate speech, which could rekindle a violent conflict. Minister Makeui warned that inflammatory statem...
2m Nov 06, 2015
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Dr. says plane crash survivors are 'clinically stable'
A medical specialist treating survivors of the Juba plane crash has described their condition as ‘clinically stable.’ Dr. Akau Agany Aguto, a chief consultant orthopedic and trauma surgeon at the Chinese Peace Fracture and Orthopedic hospital in Juba is treating a 1 year old baby girl and a young man aged between 26-29 years who miraculously survived the crash that claimed the lives of some 40...
1m Nov 05, 2015
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Rescue Team Arrive at scene of Fatal Plane crash in South Sudan
A rescue team from the South Sudan Red Cross has reached the scene of a plane crash near Juba International Airport. The plane believed to have been heading to Paloch in Upper Nile State crashed this morning, just 800 meters from the airport runway. Initial reports suggest the plane was carrying 12 passengers, all South Sudanese and four crew members, all of them foreigners from Russia and Ea...
4m Nov 04, 2015
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Opposition Members ask Government to prepare reception for their arrival in Juba
The South Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) led by former vice president Dr Riek Machar arrive in Juba in mid-November to start the 30-month Transitional Government of National Unity. The Spokesperson of the SPLA/M in opposition said this on Tuesday after Government and opposition agreed to form a joint police force and implement demilitarization of Juba city. Taban D...
4m Nov 04, 2015
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"This is a Good Day for South Sudan" - Micheal Makuei Speaks out after security arrangements are endorsed
A breakthrough agreement that will allow an armed South Sudan opposition group to enter Juba in mid-November has been signed in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The agreement described as a key milestone was signed on Tuesday by Maj. General Marshal Stephen representing the government, James Kong Chol representing the SPLM/A-IO and Deng Ajak from SPLM-Former Detainees. Micheal Makuei, the g...
4m Nov 04, 2015
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Army Spokesperson speaks out on Situation in Mundri
The army says the continued insecurity in Mundri, Western Equatoria was sparked off when a group of armed youth attacked the army base in Mundri. Aguer confirms there are defectors from the army who could be involved. Over the past weeks, thousands of people have fled their homes into the bushes. Army spokesperson Col Philip Aguer spoke with Sebit William on the Miraya Breakfast Show He als...
8m Nov 03, 2015
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South Sudan's Nile Pet Corp MD Sacked
The managing director of Nile Pet, Joseph Cleto Deng, has been dismissed just five months after he assumed office. Joseph Cleto Deng was relieved of his duties in a Presidential decree announced on Monday.Prior to his appointment mid this year, Joseph Cleto Deng served as Kiir's office manager.The President’s spokesperson, Aten Wek Aten, says Kleto’s dismissal is linked to the chronic fuel shor...
5m Nov 03, 2015
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UNMISS calls for immediate release of equipment and cargo held by SPLA/M-IO
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is calling for the immediate release of equipment and cargo that were intercepted by forces of the SPLA in the opposition last Monday. The items including 55,000 liters of fuel, communications equipment and weapons were taken in a hostage situation in Kaka, Upper Nile state. The convoy equipment, comprising a total of three vessels including ...
3m Nov 02, 2015
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EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Wani Igga speaks on SPLM party structures, peace agreement and economy
Vice President James Wani Igga says the restructuring of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party will not involve the dismissal of the party members who are currently in the SPLM- in the opposition. The National Liberation Council, held an extraordinary meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir last Friday, and resolved to dissolve the SPLM general secretariat and embark on a restruc...
21m Oct 30, 2015
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UNMISS extracts Peacekeepers from Upper Nile hostage situation
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has extracted 18 peacekeepers who were detained by heavily armed men affiliated to the SPLA in the opposition in Upper Nile. The barge was ferrying fuel supplies on the River Nile, North of Malakal when it was intercepted in Kaka on Monday. UNMISS spokesperson Ariane Quentier says the 18 peacekeepers were extracted by helicopter and taken fr...
4m Oct 30, 2015
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SRSG Remarks at UN@70 Flag Raising Ceremony in Juba
Members of the United Nations Family in South Sudan took part in a flag raising ceremony on the 70th anniversary of the United Nations Day. Both flags of South Sudan and the United Nations were raised at exactly 12:34pm as the anthems of South Sudan and the United Nations played in the background. The event taking place inside the UN House in Juba is a curtain-raiser for the main birthday fes...
11m Oct 23, 2015
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Troika envoys in Juba to support peace implementation
The UK Envoy to South Sudan, Matt Cannel, together with the US envoy to South Sudan Donald Booth and the Norwegian counterpart have arrived in Juba to emphasise the importance of making progress with the peace process. This is part of the efforts by the Troika to engage all parties to underline the importance of implementing the peace agreement. Matt Cannel said the Peace process has edged fo...
15m Oct 23, 2015
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Nation Mirror Newspaper Re-opens 8 months after it was shut down
The Nation Mirror Newspaper has re-opened almost eight months after it was ordered to close publication. South Sudan national Security Service seized the distribution of the newspaper and ordered the newspaper to shutdown its operations in February this year, on grounds that it was publishing biased information. Wol Atak Deng, the Editor in chief of the Nation Mirror, said on Wednesday that h...
4m Oct 21, 2015
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South Sudan National Blood bank runs out of stocks
The National Blood Bank, which collects blood in South Sudan, is making an urgent appeal for blood donors. Moriku Lilian, a counselor at the National Blood Bank in Juba, says the blood stocks are at a seriously low level and is making an urgent appeal for regular donors. She also acknowledged that more needs to be done to create awareness on the importance of blood donation.
4m Oct 16, 2015
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Millions Hungry as South Sudan observes World Food Day
Millions of people in South Sudan are facing acute hunger especially in conflict affected states as South Sudan joins the rest of the world today to observe World Food day. World Food day draws attention to the importance of food security. George FOMINYEN, Communications officer of the World Food program in South Sudan says economic hardships have compounded the problem of food insecurity in ...
9m Oct 16, 2015
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