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15 February 2013 – Familiarizing himself with UN Police work and achievements, newly appointed South Sudan National Police Services Inspector General Pieng Kuol met with UNMISS Police Commissioner Fred Yiga today at UN House…

15 February 2013 - It was important for South Sudanese to participate in the making of their constitution, a civil society representative said in Unity state today. "The constitution is not for one political party or the…

7 February 2013 - Nine months after starting work in Bor's state hospital, the World Health Organization (WHO) handed over a fully equipped maternity ward to Jonglei State health authorities today. The new ward, built by WHO…

15 February 2013 - UNMISS was having extensive talks with the South Sudanese government on early conflict warning systems, but also faced challenges in detecting threats, the mission's head said in Juba today. Speaking at her…

14 February 2013 - Seeking to make information about investment in South Sudan more accessible, a conference about a planned investment guide book was held today in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal capital Wau. Participants at the…

15 February 2013 - Visiting his country's peacekeeping troops in South Sudan, Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj arrived in the Unity State capital of Bentiu today. "I'm a military officer, I know the challenges of the…

Residents learning to survey during Land Act workshop hosted by UN Development Programme (UNDP), UNMISS, Norwegian Refugee Committee and state Ministry of Physical Infrastructure from 11 to 14 February in Kuajok, Warrap State…

14 February 2013 - To assist local people with land legislation and prevention of related conflicts, several organizations held a four-day workshop in the Warrap State capital Kuajok, which ended today. The activity…

13 February 2013 - To stop the cycle of violence in Jonglei State, perpetrators must be held accountable, Akobo County Commissioner Goi Jooyu Youl said today in Walgak. "We call on the UN ... and the government to push for…

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…