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SPLA learns human rights in Western Equatoria

29 February 2012 - Aiming to boost knowledge of human rights in the military, UNMISS completed a three-day training session for Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) officers today in the Western Equatoria State capital of Yambio.

01 Mar 2012

Jonglei journalists discuss coverage of recent conflict

23 February 2012 - For the first time since independence, a dozen representatives of local and independent media in Bor, Jonglei State, met to discuss how South Sudanese reporters had covered recent disturbances in their area.

29 Feb 2012

UNMISS hands over computer center and library to Torit school

28 February 2012 - Striving to fill a technology gap and encourage reading, UNMISS handed over a computer centre and library today to a school in the Eastern Equatoria State capital Torit.

29 Feb 2012

Eastern Equatoria celebrates peace village

26 February 2012 – Drawing attention to the remarkable progress of Holy Trinity Peace Village in Koron, Eastern Equatoria State, Bishop Parid Taban drew together local and foreign dignitaries in a ceremony held there today.

28 Feb 2012

Lakes governor signs transitional constitution

25 February 2012- In the presence of thousands of residents, Lakes State Governor Chol Tong Mayay signed the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (2011) and was sworn in anew under its provisions today in the capital Rumbek.

28 Feb 2012

A million returnees expected in Upper Nile

24 February 2012 - About a million returnees expected to leave Sudan in April by road would pass through his state, Upper Nile Deputy Governor Andrea Maya said today in a meeting with a top UNMISS official.

27 Feb 2012

UNMISS raises awareness of mandate with SPLA

23 February 2012 - To build confidence and share information on the UNMISS mandate, Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and military operations, the mission launched the first of a series of sensitization seminars for the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) today in Juba.

24 Feb 2012

UNDP concludes ICT training for Western Equatoria officials

22 February 2012 – Attempting to close a technology gap in Western Equatoria State, the UN Development Program (UNDP) concluded a 10-day Information Communication Technology (ICT) training for government officials today in the capital Yambio.

24 Feb 2012

Western Equatoria State officials urged to declare assets

21 February 2012 – To strengthen state transparency and accountability, the Western Equatoria Anti- Corruption Commission launched a declaration of assets for state officials in the capital Yambio today.

23 Feb 2012

Arrival of armed Lou Nuer in Upper Nile raises concerns

18 February 2012 – Fleeing conflict in Jonglei State, thousands of armed, displaced Lou Nuer are arriving in Ulang and Baliet counties in Upper Nile State, raising tensions among local communities who have taken part in civilian disarmament exercises.

23 Feb 2012

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