Dancing for a better future
A group of energetic young dancers in the Warrap State capital of Kuajok are pouring their hopes and passions into two dramas for South Sudan's independence anniversary. "Let's hold South Sudan together" urges people to work together in moving the country ahead, and the army that made independence…
Secretary-General's message on the first anniversary of the independence of South Sudan
New York, 9 July 2012 - I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to the Republic of South Sudan on the first anniversary of its independence.
South Sudan must now achieve economic independence, says Jonglei official
9 July 2012 - Having achieved independence through suffering and countless sacrifices, South Sudan must now struggle for economic freedom, a top official said today at independence anniversary celebrations in the Jonglei State capital Bor. "Now what remains is to build a united, peaceful and…
UNMISS lauds South Sudan's achievements
6 July 2012 - South Sudan had achieved as much in one year of independence as other countries had accomplished in decades, a UN official in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State said today in the capital Aweil. "We have had the Political Parties' Act, which encourages political pluralism, the anti…
International community commends South Sudan on anniversary
9 July 2012 - With resilience and wisdom, South Sudan would overcome obstacles in becoming a prosperous nation, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today on the country's first independence anniversary. In a message read out at celebrations in Juba by Special Representative of the Secretary-General…
Leaders urge farming as South Sudanese states celebrate independence
9 July 2012 - Many officials urged people to farm the land, as South Sudanese states celebrated the country'sfirst independence anniversary withmarches, colourful dances and speeches. In the Unity State capital Bentiu, Governor Lt. Gen. Taban Deng Gai told a gathering at Independence Stadium that…
Kiir stresses smaller government at independence anniversary
9July 2012 - As South Sudan celebrated its first independence anniversary, President Salva Kiir spoke about the country's achievements as well as plans to meet the budget deficit. Addressing a crowd at John Garang Mausoleum in Juba, President Kiir said he had considered trimming his government…
UNMISS treats 200 animals in Malakal
14 July 2012 - UNMISS Indian veterinary hospital carried out a one-day deworming campaign for 200 animals from the University of Upper Nile animal production farm in Malakal on 14 July. University students and Ministry of Animal Resources staff assisted in the exercise, which is carried when animals…
UNMISS trains HIV/AIDS counsellors in Bor
14 July 2012- To create a network of experts and assist South Sudan in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS, UNMISS and UNICEF concluded a 16-day training in the Jonglei State capital of Bor. Diing Akol, State Minister for Local Government, urged the 34 participants from the state government, organized…
Mongolians hailed as model peacekeepers in Bentiu
13 July 2012 - Barely two months after they arrived in Unity State, the UNMISS Mongolian contingent received high praise today for its work around the capital Bentiu. "They are true peacekeepers, soldiers and professionals," said Deputy Governor Brig. Michael Chienliek Geay said in an interview.…
SRSG Johnson visits Yambio
17 July 2012 - The UNMISS Rwandan battalion was deploying to several areas in Western Equatoria State previously affected by the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), the mission's top official said today in Yambio. "They are going to be in Tombura, Yambio and Ezo and they will take action if citizens…