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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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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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3:39

2755: Nightime raids in Mankien linked to Terchoung...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/09

Residents of Mankien say their town is being raided during the night by armed youth they claim are part of the Terchoung militia, loyal to former Unity State Governor Dr. Joseph Monytuil. Businessman Kumthin Maoal Gai told Miraya that the crime spree began after Monytuil was ousted from office after 11 years in government. More robberies have been reported on the roads leading out of Mankien. Mongolian peacekeepers from UNMISS were on the ground today, increasing patrols to deter violent crimes in

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13:43

2754: NAIROBI PEACE TALKS: Commitments must be...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/08

Chief Negotiator of the UDRM/A, Joseph Madak Both Wuol tells Radio Miraya that the current peace process is about implementing all the parties' commitments.

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72:31

2753: Youth Forum - Nairobi Talks Youth Delegates:...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/08

Recorded live in Nairobi at the venue of the Tumaini Initiative, the High-Level Mediation for South Sudan, we delve into the expected outcomes of the talks from the perspectives of young people in South Sudan. Guests: Geoffery Duke - Stakeholder and Delegate of South Sudan Civil Society Forum. Manasse Mathiang - Stakeholder and Delegate of South Sudan Civil Society Forum, People's Coalition for Civil Action.

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116:01

2752: Nairobi Peace Talks: Taking stock of the...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/08

It's been one month since the Tumaini Initiative commenced in Nairobi, Kenya. The initiative, a high-level mediation process, brings together the South Sudan government, hold-out opposition groups that are not part of the peace agreement, and civil society. On this episode of Roundtable, Sani Martin and the guests talk about the issues that have been discussed and the direction of the talks. Guests: Ayak Chol Deng Alak - Civil Society Representative and Stakeholders Group. Bishop Enock Tombe -

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1:33

2751: SPECIAL ENVOY MATHOM: "We are willing to change"

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/08

Head of the government delegation at the Nairobi Tumaini Peace Initiative reassures that 'this will be the last time the people of South Sudan are negotiating peace outside their country.' In a statement on Friday, Special Envoy Albino Mathom Ayuel said the country's leaders are 'ready and willing to change' in the interest of peace. Special Envoy Mathom was addressing the delegates during a visit of the NOrwegian Foreign Minister, Mr. Espen Barth Eide. We bring you Special Envoy Mathom's short

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9:05

2750: NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER: "We Expect More...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/08

Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister, Espen Barthe Eide, addressed the High-Level Mediation Talks for South Sudan in Nairobi on Friday. Foreign Minister Eide recounted the long cordial history and similarities the people of Norway share with South Sudan, right from the liberation struggle to Independence and onwards. The Foreign Minister sounded ‘disappointment’ at the trajectory of events and urged the delegates at the Tumaini initiative to make sure that this is the last time they are leaving

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9:21

2749: MBS: Food Safety Day

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/07

Guest: - Stella Juan - Acting Director of Quality Assurance in Bureau of Standards

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22:00

2748: Malaria vaccines are safe: UNICEF

Radio Miraya ·

2024/06/03

The UN children's agency (UNICEF) is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children against malaria when the vaccination campaign opens up in July.The call follows the arrival of 645,000 doses of R21 malaria vaccines, expected to be rolled out to 28 counties with the highest malaria burden in the country. UNICEF South Sudan officials, Immunisation Specialist, Patti Samuel and Social and Behaviour Change Specialist, Atem Agot speak about wide ranging issues in the fight against malaria. They

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42:01

2747: The Importance of Peacekeeping: Lessons from...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/05/31

For over 70 years, peacekeepers have been protecting the lives of hundreds of millions of vulnerable people and creating conditions for lasting peace. Peacekeepers actively prevent conflict, establish relations for de-escalation of tension and strengthen security and institutions. In South Sudan, peacekeepers are tasked with the mandate of protecting civilians, creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, supporting the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement,

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