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Teenager pleads for peace in South Sudan

A young girl has made an impassioned plea for peace, amid rising concerns about the situation of children in South Sudan.

Joana John Edward, spoke to Radio Miraya’ Breakfast show, and described how the gunshots and the site of soldiers scared her and sent her into a state of fear.

29 Aug 2016

UNMISS facilitates Dinka – Bor and Murle peace conference

Traditional leaders from the Dinka - Bor and Murle communities convene on Tuesday in Gumuruk – Pibor County, for what has been described as a historic peace conference in the greater Jonglei region.

29 Aug 2016

South Sudan youth roll out campaign for peace

“We’re just tired of what’s going on in South Sudan. We want peace,” rap musician Lual swore, as Radio Miraya sampled the views of some young men and women campaigning for peace in the troubled country.

29 Aug 2016

Peacekeepers undertake weapons sweep operation on the outskirts of PoC site 3

Paramount to the UN mission’s mandate in South Sudan is the protection of civilians, and ensuring POC sites themselves remain secure is a daily task. Saturday break of dawn, on the outskirts of the Juba PoC 3 site, UNMISS Peacekeepers from Ethiopia, China, together with the Nepalese Force Prote

27 Aug 2016

Major General (retired) Patrick Cammaert of The Netherlands to lead an independent Special Investigation into the violence in Juba, South Sudan, in July 2016, and the response of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on South Sudan

23 Aug 2016

Dr. Priscilla Joseph of the South Sudan Women Network for Peace

Women’s group wants effective implementation of South Sudan peace deal

The South Sudan Women Network for Peace has embarked on a sustained campaign to push for effective implementation of the country’s Peace Agreement.

23 Aug 2016

Sakina Issah Ghanain Police Officer and UNMISS Police Commissioner Bruce Munyambo

The Female Face of Peacekeepers

17 August 2016: Sakina Issah is quick to put on her deep blue uniform and other necessary gear to start her daily duty which will start at 4:00pm at the gate of Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site.

20 Aug 2016

Jan Eliassonn Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

Statement by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson at the World Humanitarian Day event in New York (19 August 2016).

Distinguished participants and performers,

Dear Friends,

20 Aug 2016

Mongolian Protection force on the runway in Leer

Humanitarians appeal for more Protection.

Humanitarian workers in South Sudan are appealing for full protection and safe passage as they continue to face restrictions in reaching people in need. John Lobor Secretary General of the South Sudan Red Cross, says their only agenda is to provide lifesaving as

19 Aug 2016

Local musicians performing at a cultural event.

Music for Peace Campaign

A ‘Music for Peace Competition’ opens this in Juba afternoon. The competition is part of a 10 day peace activism campaign that was launched by Civil Society yesterday. The initiative is aimed at using the power of music to bridge gaps and forge peace. The cam

18 Aug 2016

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