13 March 2012 - Ongoing challenges could hinder an inter-state peace conference on border areas to be held in Madol, Unity State, although preparations were on course, a top local official said today. An airstrip has been…
14 March 2012 - Two days after the South Sudanese government launched a civilian disarmament exercise in Jonglei State, thousands of weapons have been collected in the capital Bor, state officials said. More than 4,000 arms…
14 March 2012 – Furthering rule of law and a decentralized system of government, citizens of Western Bahr El-Ghazal State witnessed the signing of the State Transitional Constitution and swearing-in of their governor today in…
13 March 2012 - Thousands of Jonglei State residents celebrated International Women's Day in the capital Bor today with speeches, songs, traditional dancing and military parades. The scene of recent inter-communal conflict…
12 March 2012 - South Sudanese women could point to specific achievements six months after independence, but they had a long way to go in obtaining full rights, a group of national women's rights and advocacy groups said…
12 March 2012 - Renewing a commitment to release all children in their ranks, the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) signed an "action plan" today with the United Nations in the South Sudanese capital of Juba. The action…
9 March 2012 – In a historic moment, Western Equatoria State's Transitional Constitution was signed and the governor sworn in today in the capital Yambio. The constitution was signed by Governor Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro, whose…
9 March 2012 – To enhance protection of air operations in the country, UNMISS is currently conducting introductory aviation fire and rescue training for newly recruited South Sudanese. "We are training 18 people, eight from…
8 March 2012 - Rural women and girls made up a quarter of the world's population, but often lost out in areas ranging from income and education to health and participation in decision-making, Secretary-General (SG) Ban Ki…
8 March 2012 - With a focus on rural women, International Women's Day was celebrated across South Sudan today with marches, speeches, military parades, songs and traditional dancing. The focal point of celebrations this year…