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IOM speeds up relocation of returnees from border areas

24 April 2012 - Responding to the continued threat of bombardmentin northern South Sudanese border states, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is speeding up the relocation of returnees, according to a statement released today.

25 Apr 2012

Security Council urges immediate ceasefire between Sudan and South Sudan

25 Apr 2012

UNMISS gives South Sudan police refresher course

20 April 2012 - Officers of the South Sudan Police Service (SSPS) graduated today at a colourful ceremony in Eastern Equatoria State, after completing a 35-day refresher course at the Himadonge Police Training Centre in Torit.

24 Apr 2012

Statement attributable to Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

New York, 20 April 2012 - The Secretary-General takes note of the announcement by the Government of South Sudan that it is withdrawing from Heglig and urges the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resume negotiations immediately under the auspices of the African Union High-Le

24 Apr 2012

SRSG Johnson outlines UNMISS protection role

23 April 2012 - Although UNMISS had a protection of civilians mandate, it had no military capabilities to protect them from air strikes, UNMISS Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hilde F. Johnson said today in the capital Juba.

23 Apr 2012

Bentiu air raid kills at least one, forces hundreds to flee

23 April 2012 - Two areas of Bentiu in South Sudan's Unity State were bombed this morning, allegedly by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), killing at least one civilian and injuring four others.

23 Apr 2012

Civil societies hold rally to support peace in Jonglei

21 April 2012 - As civilian disarmament continues in conflict-torn Jonglei, a top state official today urged all residents to support the government and civil society in realizing peace.

23 Apr 2012

UNMISS statement about the bombing in Bentiu, Unity State

Juba, 23 April 2012 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) deplores the continued aerial bombardments in Bentiu town, which is heavily populated by civilians.

23 Apr 2012

Acholi and Ma’di pledge to make peace

20 April 2012 - Following a three-day conference in the capital Torit, the Acholi and Ma'di tribes of Eastern Equatoria State today released a signed communique vowing to cease hostilities.

21 Apr 2012

South Sudan Joins World Bank Group

18 April 2012 - The Republic of South Sudan became the newest member of the World Bank Group today when it signed the Articles of Agreement and Conventions of the World Bank Group in Washington DC.

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