HRD trains Local Law Enforcement Officials on Human Right Issues in Mayom Town pt.2

9 Sep 2016

HRD trains Local Law Enforcement Officials on Human Right Issues in Mayom Town pt.2

Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today

 

PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT

 

 

TOPIC: Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today

DATE: August 18, 2016

 

PRODUCER: DENG mou

 

Language: English                                                                                                                                      

 

PRESENTERS: all presenters in the shows

 

 

 

DURATION: 1:58

INTRO: Under the theme: Keep Aweil green and clean,, the town council in support from United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization FAO, and UNMISS today has launched a tree plantation campaign in the mains Roads of Aweil. The Campaign was opened by the top authority Ronald Ruay Deng, Minister of agriculture, Town Mayor, FAO Representative; UNMISS Head of field office, Speaker of the Assembly among other officials.

To know more information, our reporter in Aweil, Deng Mou spoke to Angelo Atak Akol, an elder and former State Minister who actively participated in the plantation excercise in the following interview:

CUE IN: “I am pleased actually to be honored by you, ----

CUE OUT: ----- and work for our future

 

BACK ANNOUNCE:  that was Angelo Atak Akol, and elder of the and a former state Minister, ending that interview with Radio Miraya's Correspondent Deng Mou in Aweil.

 

Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today

 

PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT

 

 

TOPIC: Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today

DATE: August 18, 2016

 

PRODUCER: DENG mou

 

Language: English                                                                                                                                      

 

PRESENTERS: all presenters in the shows

 

 

 

DURATION: 1:58

INTRO: Under the theme: Keep Aweil green and clean,, the town council in support from United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization FAO, and UNMISS today has launched a tree plantation campaign in the mains Roads of Aweil. The Campaign was opened by the top authority Ronald Ruay Deng, Minister of agriculture, Town Mayor, FAO Representative; UNMISS Head of field office, Speaker of the Assembly among other officials.

To know more information, our reporter in Aweil, Deng Mou spoke to Angelo Atak Akol, an elder and former State Minister who actively participated in the plantation excercise in the following interview:

CUE IN: “I am pleased actually to be honored by you, ----

CUE OUT: ----- and work for our future

 

BACK ANNOUNCE:  that was Angelo Atak Akol, and elder of the and a former state Minister, ending that interview with Radio Miraya's Correspondent Deng Mou in Aweil.

 

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) notes with concern recent accusations made by the SPLA of UNMISS of supposedly fostering criminal activity and harbouring armed elements in the UN protection of civilians (PoC) site in Juba.

The Mission would like to clarify the circumstances surrounding one incident which took place on Friday 16 September. At approximately 6 o’clock in the morning small arms fire could be heard coming from the vicinity of a checkpoint, manned by South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), located North West of the protection site. On being informed by the SSNPS that the checkpoint was under attack, UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force to prevent the perpetrators from entering the POC site. The attackers withdrew from the checkpoint and, later in the morning, SPLA forces deployed to secure the area.

In the early hours of the morning on Friday 9 September, a similar incident occurred and again, following notification by the SSNPS, UNMISS responded. On this occasion, medical assistance was rendered to a wounded SSNPS officer.

UNMISS acknowledges and appreciates the professionalism of the SSNPS and SPLA forces who engaged constructively with UNMISS during these recent incidents to ensure security in this area. UNMISS continues to coordinate proactively with those at the checkpoint to deter and prevent any future insecurity.

UNMISS rejects the allegations of impropriety in our operations, and in keeping with the UN mandate on protection of civilians, and the impartial nature of our actions; we would like to report that Thursday afternoon two SPLA soldiers in plain clothes entered POC3, where they were assaulted and held captive overnight. When UNMISS UN police were notified, a formed police unit deployed immediately and conducted a successful rescue operation. The individuals informed UNMISS they had entered into PoC3 at their own free will, and after receiving medical assistance by UNMISS force; the two were handed over to National Authorities.

The mission conducts regular cordon and search operations in all of its PoC sites, in keeping with its arms free policy, and have clear entry and exit procedures. Since the July clashes, search operations have been increased in the Juba PoC site and have yielded positive results.

UNMISS condemns the continuing violence, and calls on all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement, to allow the country to move forward and put personal and political differences aside.

The UN can only work with the cooperation of the Transitional Government to reinforce the protection of civilians.

In Juba the International Day of Peace will be marked with an event at the Nyakuron cultural center.  The occasion will start with a peace march led by the Police band from the Buluk playground to the venue at Nyakuron.  Police spokesperson Daniel Justin is calling on the public to observe the day peacefully.

Malaria and other diseases increasingly common in Pibor area
DATE: 21.9.2016
DURATION: 4:49 seconds
LANGUAGE: English
PRODUCER: Luka William Athiel

There has been a noted rise in cases of watery diarrhoea,  malaria and respiratory infections in the Pibor area. Patients are seeking treatment at the only health facility, Doctors without Borders. Pibor Health Minister Okony Simon explains more in an interview with our correspondent Luka William Athiel.

The government is being advised to consider a national campaign to improve the country’s literacy levels.  Adult literacy rates in South Sudan currently stand at 27 per cent, one of the lowest in the world.  According to the figures from the United Nations, the literacy level for males is 40 percent compared to 16 percent for females.  Dr. Awol Endris an education specialist with the UN Education and Scientific Organisation, UNESCO says allocating resources towards national interventions will help to improve the low indicators. 

 

 “South Sudan should think about launching a big national campaign to eradicate literacy you may deal in small projects through NGOs and you know may be the government also setting up some learning centres that kind of intervention might help but to bring about a drastic change a big change perhaps a national campaign of literacy may be a thing to do”

 

The call comes as South Sudan commemorates International Literacy Day, celebrated on the 8th of September every year. This year’s commemoration also marks the 50th anniversary of the International Literacy Day, honouring the past five decades of efforts and progress made to boost literacy rates around the world.

 

Meanwhile, in his message for the day, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on governments and their partners, including the private sector to join forces for universal literacy.

 

 

“The UN Secretary General says combined efforts are needed to translate the vision of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda into reality and build peaceful, just, inclusive and sustainable societies.  In his message for the day, Mr Ban noted that literacy stands at the heart of this 2030 agenda, adding that literacy is a foundation for human rights, gender equality, and sustainable societies.  The Secretary General stressed that it is essential to all our efforts to end extreme poverty and promote well-being for all people.  He says that is why the Sustainable Development Goals aim for universal access to quality education and learning opportunities throughout people’s lives. Mr Ban in his message noted that more than 750 million adults are illiterate, including 115 million young people – two thirds of which are female.  Also, some 250 million children of primary school age lack basic literacy skills and 124 million children and adolescents receive no schooling at all. These obstacles to sustainable development he said - can and must be overcome by developing and implementing the right policies, backed up by commitment and resources.  He said governments need to ensure that those out of school get access to quality learning opportunities.  Mr Ban said a global effort was needed to improve the quality of schooling, and promote adult education and learning. I am Lokuri Henry for Radio Miraya News.” 

 

 

 

 

The new United Nations Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan says it is important for the two countries to maintain cordial relations in the interest of internal and regional peace.  Nicholas Haysom arrived in Juba on Wednesday, on his first visit to South Sudan since his appointment in March this year.  Speaking exclusively to Radio Miraya, Mr Haysom said North-South relations are vital for regional peace.

 

CE-09 September 2016-Haysom peace 

“South Sudan and to some extent Sudan are poised on very dramatic moments in each country’s history, and you know when one is trying to deal with North-South relations, one has to recognise that the internal situations in the North and South have a dramatic impact on the capacity of both countries to interact positively, but I need to say it is up to South Sudan to resolve the insecurity that is now pervasive.”

 

Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nicholas Haysom takes over from Haile Menkerios who is now United Nations Special Representative to the African Union.  Mr Maysom says he has a personal commitment to effect his mandate.

 

CE-09 September 2016-Haysom heart

“I was very deeply and closely involved in the negotiation and drafting of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement so the people of South Sudan and Sudan remain close to my heart.  It is also a great source of pain if the country were to stumble and go through a period of horrible violence and conflict.”

 

Nicholas Haysom previously served as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Afghanistan and is in South Sudan to meet with government officials and stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

 

D/SRSG Soumare speech on International Day of Peace 2016

In his speech on the International Day of Peace, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Moustapha Soumare, condemned the recent fighting in Juba and called for an end to the suffering of the people. 

The workshop is organizes by Human Right Department in Bentiu with the aim to strengthen the capacity of the local authority including traditional leader and the law enforcement agencies.

Facilitators from HRD, CPU, Gender and PIO engaged with participants on the following topics; UNMISS/Human Rights Mandate, Basic Human Rights Principles, Bill of Rights in the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan with an emphasis on fair trial, right to litigation, due process and equality before the law), Child Rights, with a focus on age of criminal responsibility, children in contact or conflict with the law, issues related to child recruitment in armed forces and women rights

Speaking during the training work HRD officer Mr. Guy Merlin Njike says the workshop will help the law enforcement agencies to better know and understand their role and to ensure greater Human Right protection while performing their duties.

Guy says “The aim of this training is to enhance the capacity of traditional leaders, Police officers and some correction officers among you, our main focus during training how you can work and ensure greater Human Right protection either by the rule of law, by ensuring due processes, how you can be better equip to deal with these cases involving juveniles, how you can better work with those in your custody and how the traditional leaders can save the community in their respective traditional courts  while protecting and respecting bases human right principles”

 Gender Affairs Officer in Bentiu, Evana Mohamed Mousa told the participants that women deserve a great respect in the community and is entitle to have the same rights and responsibilities like men. He urges women to be more united and to speak out their voices.

Capt. David Matut, crime unit officer in charge say  despites many challenges they are facing, the level of crimes has reduced drastically as we are working according  to the law of the Republic of South Sudan and in accordance  and respect to human right.

Matut say “ I appreciated human rights workshop because they give us more information about human rights, because the rights should be maintain by the police and different security organs, we have members of the court, we have prisons we have police and other organized people… we are very happy to attend human right workshop today because we received some more  information about it.

He urge UNMISS to continue conducting human right workshops to strengthen the capacity of local chiefs and other law enforcement agencies who have little acknowledge about human right principles. 

Women union chairlady Ms. Teresa Bol Riam says my message to all women in Bentiu is that they can unit themselves, we are united, we sit together and to see what we can do so that we are not scatter….she stressed that “women are the victim throughout this conflict, without proper peace in place, women will continue to suffer.

The training Workshop was attended by over 30 participants including nine women in Mayom Town.