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Radio Miraya

Radio Miraya is a United Nations radio station in South Sudan owned and run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Tune in 24 hours, 7 days a week for the most accurate and balanced coverage of events in the world’s newest country. Follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/radiomiraya and twitter, www.twitter.com/radiomiraya In South Sudan? Tune in on 101FM or 11,560 Khz on shortwave.

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2773: "Continue welcoming refugees" - Top UNHCR...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/07/01

South Sudan opened its doors to refugees, becoming a place of refuge for those who are fleeing the war in the neighbouring Sudan. Thousands have crossed the borders, joining many more from other countries, and various communities across the country have welcomed refugees. On this year's World Refugee Day, UNHCR Deputy Country Representative, Juliette Murekeyisoni appreciates the community of Gorom, south west of Juba, for hosting refugees since 2010. She spoke to the Radio Miraya's Sebit William in

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20:51

2772: UNHCR Regional Director: Reflections on...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/30

On his visit to South Sudan, Regional Director of the UNHCR for East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes, met refugees who are determined to change their lives. Mamadou Dian Balde speaks about the initiatives that are implemented by the agencis through donor support to establish sustainable livelihoods. Balde highlights that countries that are hosting refugees need support from the international community so they can invest on reintergrating those who have been displaced.

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5:29

2771: 18 Years of Miraya: Bentiu Journalist Reflects...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/27

As Radio Miraya turns 18, we hear from Chondok Magei Reat, a long-time listener and radio journalist, who also serves as the state coordinator for the Unity State Union of Journalists. Reat says Miraya typifies news platforms that serve communities and enable people to build trust in the news ecosystem.

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38:13

2770: Working Together: Improving Equine Welfare and...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/26

Guests: - Dr. Kevin Miheso: Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF-Suisse) Country Director. - Dr. Agol Kwai: National Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries' Director General. - Juru Rose: Project Officer: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer

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7:43

2769: 2024 Peace Perception Survey

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/26

Most of South Sudanese who participated in the 2024 Peace Perception survey say that they expect elections to be held in December this year. The research also suggests that about fifty per cent of participants have concerns about electoral fraud and possible violence. One of the authors is doctor Jan Pospisil.

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111:37

2768: ROUNDTABLE: Increasing women's political...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/22

"Politics is not bad. It's about facing challenges. Resolving problems is women's work."Women legislators are inc conversation with Miraya's Sani Martin on increasing women's participation. The parliamentarians reflect on the challenges that women face in joining and staying resilient in political organisations.

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47:46

2767: NATIONWIDE: Governments' political will to end...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/21

#WithRefugees As the world marks 2024 World Refugee Day, conflicts continue displacing thousands across the globe. More people are finding themselves with a refugee status, needing help for security and stable livelihoods. On this episode of Nationwide, we discuss the refugee needs in South Sudan. For over a year, the country has experienced an influx of refugees and returnees fleeing the war in Sudan. The country has been experiencing an economic and humanitarian crisis, as the needs of vulnerable

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14:45

2766: MBS. World Refugee Day: Durable Solutions

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/21

Guests: 1. Debora Camaione: EU Programme Manager 2. Gagy Abdelnaby: IOM Programme Manager

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16:27

2765: European Union's Sudan crisis response crucial...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/21

"Refugees and displaced people are part of the solution and not the problem." The Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union in South Sudan speaks on the interventions that they are implementing through partners to comprehensively foster self-reliance of refugees and displaced people the country. Lothar Jaschke tells Radio Miraya that they also extend the support to building the resilience of host communities. The European Union pledged 900 million to the Sudanese crisis response. As

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16:40

2765: Bride Price in South Sudan: An Evidence Based...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/20

Bride price is South Sudan is tied to long existing cultures and customs of the diverse communities. However, the issue is much more complex as there are negative practices that emerge from the way in which marriage, bride price and entitlement tend to affect women within marital arrangements. UNFPA working with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare are having a conversation on a research project that brings out insightful perspectives on pride price in South Sudan. Radio Miraya's

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17:38

2764: WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Development initiatives...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/20

As the global community marks World Refugee Day, in South Sudan, several crises are increasing the numbers of displaced persons. The war in the neighbouring Sudan has forced many to cross into South Sudan. Conflict and floods in South Sudan continue to displace thousands of people. In the programme, European Union's Head of Cooperation Gabriel Leonte, UNHCR Assistant Representative for Protection Gloria Fabian Nyaki, and IOM Head of Operations Asar Ul Haq Muhamad are in conversation with Radio

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11:10

2763: Floods in South Sudan: A Crisis and...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/18

Many parts of South Sudan are anticipating unprecedented floods. Authorities in Uganda say levels in Lake Victoria levels have gone up and they will be releasing water. Downstream in South Sudan, this is expected to trigger flooding. The IGAD Climate Prediction Centre has forecast intensified rainfall in the region, further raising the risk of flood occurence. In places like Bentiu, in the past, flooding has displaced communities and this year, there are fears of the similar displacements. However,

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20:52

2762: Cleaning the Nile River and preserving aquatic...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/17

The Nile River is the lifeline of many across the East African region and beyond. IGAD is implementing a project that aims at improving the aquatic ecosystems and helping member states to harness the returns of the "blue economy." In South Sudan, IGAD supported by the Swedish International development and Cooperation Agency (SIDA) is partnering with the Juba City Council on a cleaning campaign against plastic pollution in the White Nile. IGAD Head of Mission in South Sudan, David Kwaje and Director

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15:59

2761: South Sudanese supply companies falling victim...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/13

South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission – RRC has issued a warning to the public and supply companies to do their due diligence through RRC, before responding to tenders advertised on NGO Forum. The RRC says it has so far received reports of possible scams from over 16 supply companies. These scams are reportedly perpetrated by suspected organized criminals who operate as registered NGOs. Dominic Michael Genge, the registrar for NGOs at the RRC says due diligence is important when

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7:50

2760: Pakistani Peacekeepers Prepare for Flooding in...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/13

As South Sudan braces for record flooding, areas like Bentiu, which haven't seen floodwaters recede since 2021, are most at risk. For the past several months, Pakistani peacekeepers in Bentiu have been working to prepare for what could potentially set a new record high for water levels in Unity State. Pakistani Flood Officer, Captain Waseem Hussnain, expressed confidence in their preparations.

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7:32

2760: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Real-SPLM leader calls for...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/13

The leader of the Real-SPLM opposition group, Pa’gan Amum is proposing the adoption of a comprehensive plan to achieve lasting peace in South Sudan.Amum also acknowledges collective responsibility for the problems being faced in the country and says the time has come to move on and focus on building peace. He spoke to Miraya’s Sani Martin in Nairobi, on the sidelines of the high-level mediation talks between the government, opposition hold-out groups and stakeholders.

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23:25

2759: USG and ASG Joint Visit to South Sudan

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/12

Guest: - Christian Saunders: Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - Najla Nassif Palma: Victims' Rights Advocate

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7:00

2758: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Mediators should continue...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/10

The former Governor of Northern Bahr-El-Ghazal State, also Head of Delegation for the People Coalition for Civil Action says they are concerned by the absence of other opposition leaders at the talks.Kuel Aguer Kuel tells Radio Miraya's Sani Martin that General Thomas Cirilo, the leader of the National Salvation Front, General Simon Gatwech from the SPLM Kitgwang group in the Nairobi Peace talks and absences will compromise peace prospects in South Sudan. Kuel says the mediators need to continue

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13:14

2757: Nairobi Peace Talks: The Role of Faith Based...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/10

Guest: - Archbishop Moses Deng Bol - Peace Envoy for South Sudan Council of Churches

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9:34

2756: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Women's Participation in...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/10

A women representative at the high-level mediation talks in Nairobi is calling for the inclusion of more women in the process. Nagomoro Bridget, from the South Sudan women's block raises concerns that there are less than ten women in the delegations.

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