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Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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March 14, 2018
The Human Rights Council this afternoon (March 13, 2018) held an interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. Presenting the report, Yasmin Sooka, Chair of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, drew the...
Extension of the Dispatch Term of the International Peace Cooperation Corps in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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February 19, 2018
1. Japan has dispatched Headquarters staff personnel and Ground Self Defense Force engineering unit to UNMISS (United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan) since November 2011 and January 2012 respectively. Japan continues to dispatch 4...
United Nations Mission in South Sudan welcomes release of hundreds of former child soldiers in Yambio
African Press Organization
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February 7, 2018
More than 300 child soldiers have today been officially released by armed groups in Yambio to begin reintegrating into their communities and learning new skills to support themselves, according to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan....
The University of Juba and UNHCR formalise partnership to re-establish a Center of Excellence on Forced Displacement and Peacebuilding
African Press Organization
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August 19, 2021
Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the University of Juba on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration and to support the re-establishment of a Centre for Excellence on Forced Displacement...
Launch of a Pocket guide: "Legal Provisions Relating to Gender Equality and Sexual and Gender Based Violence in South Sudan"
African Press Organization
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September 28, 2017
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Access to Justice project in collaboration with Human Rights Initiative launched a pocket guide on Wednesday "Legal Provisions Relating to Gender Equality and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in...
The Family of Journalist Christopher Allen Joins the Calls for a Full Investigation Into His Wrongful Death in South Sudan
Marketwire
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September 5, 2017
PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwired - Sep 5, 2017) - The family of Christopher Allen today issued a statement in response to the journalist's wrongful death in South Sudan, East Africa. Allen, 26, was one of 19 people killed Saturday, August 26, 2017,...
UK troops awarded medals for UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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July 25, 2017
85 UK troops from the Engineering and Medical Taskforce in South Sudan have been awarded UN medals by HM Ambassador Alison Blackburne in recognition of their unstinting service in South Sudan. During their tour, the troops have undertaken projects...
Human Rights Council President Appoints Andrew Clapham of the United Kingdom to Serve on South Sudan Body
African Press Organization
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September 22, 2017
The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Joaquín Alexander Maza Martelli of El Salvador, announced today the appointment of Andrew Clapham of the United Kingdom to serve as a member of the Council-mandated body charged with monitoring...
UK field hospital in South Sudan fully operational
African Press Organization
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July 5, 2017
British troops are supporting the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed that the Bentiu-based medical facility is fully operational, and will support over 1,800 UN peacekeepers and UN staff. This will enable...
Regional, National, and Sub-national Stakeholders Discuss Practical Actions to Address Climate Change, Food Insecurity and Resilient Livelihoods in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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June 29, 2017
A wide-ranging coalition of policy makers, political leaders, and development partners held a two-day interactive conference in Juba, South Sudan designed to generate ideas and concrete action points to protect and help vulnerable communities to...
Witnessing the Juba Peace Agreement: Troika statement
African Press Organization
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June 9, 2021
Troika statement from the UK, Norway and USA: Today, the governments of the United Kingdom, Norway and the United States (the Troika) signed the Juba Peace Agreement as Witnesses in a signal of political support to the Agreement. Having welcomed...
Revision of the Implementation Plans for the International Peace Cooperation Assignment for United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan
African Press Organization
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March 28, 2017
Japan has dispatched staff officers and Ground Self Defense Force (GSDF) engineering unit to UNMISS (United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan) since November 2011 and January 2012 respectively. In South Sudan, the increase of the...
Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?
Middle East Institute
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April 14, 2025
Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and...
Famine in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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February 21, 2017
Following the declaration of famine in parts of South Sudan yesterday (Monday 20 February) – the first famine in the world for six years – there has been widespread media coverage including by the BBC, ITV, Sky, Guardian, Times, Financial Times...
Minister Wharton emphasises need for peace in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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February 15, 2017
In the first visit by a UK Minister to South Sudan this year, Minister Wharton saw the life-changing impact of UK aid in Juba and Malakal. The Minister spent a day visiting the Protection of Civilian (PoC) site in Malakal where he met people who...
Transitional Justice Working Group launches 5-year plan for truth, justice, reconciliation and healing in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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December 13, 2016
The Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) – a coalition of civil society organisations engaged in transitional justice initiatives – launched their five-year strategic plan in Juba, South Sudan. Opening the ceremony, Reverend James Ninrew,...
UK Supports South Sudanese Refugees in Sudan
African Press Organization
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December 22, 2016
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of £3 million (approximately US$3.7 million) from the Government of the United Kingdom to respond to the critical needs of more than 164,000 South Sudanese refugees in...
Near Verbatim Transcript Human Rights Commission Press Conference 30 Nov 2016, Juba, South Sudan
African Press Organization
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December 1, 2016
Media Briefing by Human Rights Commission Juba, Republic of South Sudan Shantal Persaud Acting Spokesperson: Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this press briefing that is also being broadcast live on UN Radio Miraya. Joining us...
Africa Regional Media Hub | Remarks at the UN Security Council Press Availability in Juba, South Sudan
African Press Organization
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September 7, 2016
AMBASSADOR POWER: The Security Council came to South Sudan to show solidarity to people of South Sudan, to learn more about how the civilians in this country are living – and we learned a tremendous amount. We visited protection of civilians sites...
UK bolsters support to peacekeeping in South Sudan
African Press Organization
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September 8, 2016
Speaking at the UK-hosted UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced that the troops will deploy to South Sudan to boost support to the UN Mission in the country. Once in country the deployment will...