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13 February 2013 - As the world commemorated World Radio Day today, the South Sudanese government emphasized its commitment to protect freedom of expression and information. "South Sudan will be known as a democratic country…

13 February is World Radio Day — a day to celebrate radio as a medium. As it continues to evolve in the digital age, radio remains the medium that reaches the widest audience worldwide, and the preferred media in South Sudan…

11 February 2013 – Stressing the need to live together peacefully, civil society groups in Wau held a conference today for youth from the Greater Bahr El-Ghazal region. About 120 youths from Western Bahr El-Ghazal, Northern…

Women carrying water in Abiemnom, Unity State. Photo: UNMISS/Anna Adhikari. Click for larger photo

7 February 2013 - To increase awareness of UNMISS' role among residents of Akobo County in Jonglei State, the mission's Public Information Office conducted a one-day workshop there today. The organizers explained the role of…

Radio Miraya assists Giant Media Theatre Company spread land tenure messages. Photo: UNMISS/Beatrice Mategwa. Click for larger photo.

6 February 2013 - By helping a local theatre group record announcements about South Sudan's land tenure system, UN Radio Miraya was assisting the government to increase awareness of vital concerns, the company's leader said…

6 February 2013 - Assisting to build the skills of South Sudan National Police Service officers, UN Police today completed a month-long criminal investigation course for 25 force members in the Unity State capital Bentiu…

5 February 2013 -The UNMISS head Hilde F. Johnson visited Wau in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal for the first time since the violence there in December 2012. She called for those persons most responsible for the crimes and murders to…

Swampy grasslands around Kuajok, Warrap State. Photo: UNMISS/Richard Mackinnon. Click for larger photo.

29 January 2013 - Prisons in Unity State were making steady progress transforming their facilities into correction services, Bentiu State Prison Director said today. Speaking at a workshop to discuss the South Sudan National…

29 January 2013 - In a bid to address recent insecurity in Jonglei State's Pibor County, a South Sudanese delegation of government officials and local elders visited the affected area today. The delegation, assisted with…