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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.

20 Apr 2012

Unity residents call for end to violence

20 April 2012 - Residents of Unity State have called for an immediate end to hostilities between Sudan and South Sudan, which have led to loss of life and destruction of property.

To date, 14 people have been killed and 23 injured in the attacks.

20 Apr 2012

Customary justice training targets community leaders in Bor

19 April 2012 - In harmonizing traditional and legal justice systems, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Bor County Commissioner's office held a one-day workshop today in the Jonglei State capital of Bor.

20 Apr 2012

UN trains local leaders in community policing

18 April 2012 – In a continuing effort to control crime in rural areas, UN Police and Upper Nile State City Council today began a five-day community policing course for police officers, teachers, chiefs, religious leaders, local community based organizations and women in the capital Malakal.

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