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UNMISS CONDEMNS THE ATTACKS ON LOU NUER CAMPS IN AKOBO AND WANDING AREAS

Juba, 13 March 2012 - On 9 March 2012, the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) received reports indicating that attacks took place by unknown armed attackers against several Lou Nuer cattle camps in areas bordering South Sudan and Ethiopia.

13 Mar 2012

South Sudanese women still lacking rights, groups say

12 March 2012 - South Sudanese women could point to specific achievements six months after independence, but they had a long way to go in obtaining full rights, a group of national women's rights and advocacy groups said today.

13 Mar 2012

SPLA signs agreement with UN to free children

12 March 2012 - Renewing a commitment to release all children in their ranks, the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) signed an "action plan" today with the United Nations in the South Sudanese capital of Juba.

13 Mar 2012

Keeping the LRA at bay

12 Mar 2012

Western Equatoria signs Transitional Constitution

9 March 2012 – In a historic moment, Western Equatoria State's Transitional Constitution was signed and the governor sworn in today in the capital Yambio.

12 Mar 2012

Peaceful disarmament key to end violence in Jonglei

Juba, 12 March 2012: The Government of the Republic of South Sudan today is launching the process of civilian disarmament in Jonglei State.

12 Mar 2012

06 Mar. Press Conference - Nairobi

Hosting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hilde F. Johnson in Nairobifollowing regional tour

10 Mar 2012

South Sudanese trained in aviation fire and rescue

9 March 2012 – To enhance protection of air operations in the country, UNMISS is currently conducting introductory aviation fire and rescue training for newly recruited South Sudanese.

09 Mar 2012

Rural women continue to be held back, says SG Ban

8 March 2012 - Rural women and girls made up a quarter of the world's population, but often lost out in areas ranging from income and education to health and participation in decision-making, Secretary-General (SG) Ban Ki-moon said in a message on International Women's Day.

09 Mar 2012

Women’s day celebrated in South Sudanese states

8 March 2012 - With a focus on rural women, International Women's Day was celebrated across South Sudan today with marches, speeches, military parades, songs and traditional dancing.

09 Mar 2012

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