UNMIS assesses post-conflict conditions in Jonglei
20 February 2011 – Following a recent outbreak of violence between rival forces in Fangak County, Jonglei State, an UNMIS official has urged the state government to assist the victims and protect civilians from further harm.…
SPLA receive HIV training in Wau
22 February 2011 – In a continuing effort to increase the military's awareness of HIV/AIDS, UNMIS began an eight-day course on the pandemic for Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) officers today in Wau, Western Bahr El…
Polio campaign kicks off in Malakal
22 February 2011 – To prevent new polio outbreaks in Upper Nile State, several agencies joined together today in launching a three-day immunization campaign, targeting children from 0 to 5 years. Present at the launch…
Salima: Born whole and healthy
In a society where the gross majority of women are forced to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) during childhood, being uncircumcised often results in ostracism. Aiming to counter stigmatization by creating a positive…
GoSS launches private sector development programme
28 February 2011 – With Southern Sudan preparing for independence, the regional government today launched a three-year private sector development programme to improve the investment climate of the south. Present at the launch…
02 Mar.- 2011 - SRSG Statement on Abyei
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for the Sudan deplores the recent fighting in Abyei, which constitutes a clear violation of the letter and spirit of the Kadugli Agreements of 13 and 17 January…
Goss still discussing location of capital
1 March 2011 – No decision had yet been reached between the Government of Southern Sudan and state authorities on where to set up Southern Sudan's capital when it becomes independent, a top official from the region said today…
UNMIS welcomes agreement by parties on Abyei
6 March 2011 - The United Nations Mission in Sudan today welcomes the agreement signed on 4 March by representatives of the National Congress Party (NCP) and Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) to adhere to a full and…
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04 Mar. - Abyei meeting on March 4th
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Returnees in Kosti begin journey south
5 March 2011 – Some 2,890 of the almost 6,000 returnees stranded in Kosti, White Nile State, for nearly two months due to lack of transport left today by barge for the south. The returnees, who began arriving at the port of…
In prolonged transit
Sitting in a makeshift shelter with his packed-up belongings behind him, Saami Noa was working on an African print dress with his old-school Singer sewing machine. In his late fifties and a tailor by profession, Mr. Noa…
Three times higher
Unaware that their teenage daughter was pregnant, Maria Deng's parents treated her with traditional remedies at her home in Malakal, Upper Nile State, when she suddenly became ill. But when Maria's condition had deteriorated…