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Jie clans embrace peace for development at an intra-communal forum in Kassengor

A woman struck a poignant note with her appeal at a peace and reconciliation forum in the south-east of South Sudan.

31 Jan 2019

A visit to the Shilluk king: When professional accolades mesh with respect for diversity

When the announcement is first made that the Shilluk king is on his way back to his kingdom in Fashoda, and that a courtesy call is being planned, at first, it’s just “another” story. As the day draws nigh and the excitement levels heighten, suddenly it’s all too real.

30 Jan 2019

UNMAS demolishes its one millionth explosive item in South Sudan – a 100kg bomb

A newly-cleared mine field was turned into an arena for a big bang today, as the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) demolished a 100kg air-dropped bomb in South Sudan, marking its one millionth destruction of explosive items in the world’s youngest nation.

30 Jan 2019

‘Let my people come’ – Shilluk king makes passionate plea for return of his people from the Malakal protection site

It’s been four long years since His Majesty Kongo Dak Padiet occupied his throne in his kingdom, situated in Fashoda, north of South Sudan. The last contact he had with the UN mission was during his evacuation to Juba, in the heat of the conflict.

29 Jan 2019

Ebola vaccination campaign targets health workers in South Sudan's Yambio

Health workers in South Sudan’s Gbudue area are being vaccinated against Ebola, as neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles one of the biggest outbreaks of the virus that causes hemorrhagic fever, with an estimated 50% mortality rate.

29 Jan 2019

‘We want our land back,’ say post-conflict returnees

Returnees in the Jonglei area have advocated the setting up of land dispute commissions to assist in arbitration and mediation that would ensure that land is returned to its rightful owners.

29 Jan 2019

Indian peacekeepers serving with UNMISS celebrate in spectacular style on their Republic Day

As the agile peacekeepers sang, danced and performed incredible acrobatic maneuvers on stage, crowds of their Indian and international United Nations colleagues rushed to join them in a spectacular celebration of India’s Republic Day in South Sudan.

28 Jan 2019

Kuei join Rup and Pakam in truce to end years of intra-ethnic violence

A celebration horn was sounded as the Kuei community joined neighbouring Rup and Pakam communities in signing a truce to end over five years of intra-ethnic communal attacks in Greater Lakes.

28 Jan 2019

Young athletes come together in peace on National Unity Day in South Sudan

Twenty-year old Chika Sydney Edward Joshua has only been playing football for six years. But he is already so skilled that he’s reached the national level, playing for the South Sudan Under-23 team.

28 Jan 2019

Boda-boda riders in Bentiu urged to be ambassadors of peace and safety

Boda-boda riders in Bentiu are embracing road safety and joining the growing wave of peace ambassadors in South Sudan. For the first time, the motorcycle taxi operators will be plying the streets and roads of Bentiu, wearing safety helmets and reflective vests.

27 Jan 2019

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