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17 July 2012 - The UNMISS Rwandan battalion was deploying to several areas in Western Equatoria State previously affected by the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), the mission's top official said today in Yambio. "They are…

13 July 2012 - Barely two months after they arrived in Unity State, the UNMISS Mongolian contingent received high praise today for its work around the capital Bentiu. "They are true peacekeepers, soldiers and professionals,"…

14 July 2012- To create a network of experts and assist South Sudan in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, UNMISS and UNICEF concluded a 16-day training in the Jonglei State capital of Bor. Diing Akol, State Minister for Local…

14 July 2012 - UNMISS Indian veterinary hospital carried out a one-day deworming campaign for 200 animals from the University of Upper Nile animal production farm in Malakal on 14 July. University students and Ministry of…

9July 2012 - As South Sudan celebrated its first independence anniversary, President Salva Kiir spoke about the country's achievements as well as plans to meet the budget deficit. Addressing a crowd at John Garang Mausoleum…

9 July 2012 - Many officials urged people to farm the land, as South Sudanese states celebrated the country'sfirst independence anniversary withmarches, colourful dances and speeches. In the Unity State capital Bentiu…

9 July 2012 - With resilience and wisdom, South Sudan would overcome obstacles in becoming a prosperous nation, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today on the country's first independence anniversary. In a message read out…

6 July 2012 - South Sudan had achieved as much in one year of independence as other countries had accomplished in decades, a UN official in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State said today in the capital Aweil. "We have had the…

9 July 2012 - Having achieved independence through suffering and countless sacrifices, South Sudan must now struggle for economic freedom, a top official said today at independence anniversary celebrations in the Jonglei…

New York, 9 July 2012 - I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to the Republic of South Sudan on the first anniversary of its independence.

A group of energetic young dancers in the Warrap State capital of Kuajok are pouring their hopes and passions into two dramas for South Sudan's independence anniversary. "Let's hold South Sudan together" urges people to work…