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Greater Bahr El-Ghazal youth in peace conference

11 February 2013 – Stressing the need to live together peacefully, civil society groups in Wau held a conference today for youth from the Greater Bahr El-Ghazal region.

12 Feb 2013

Abiemnom, Unity State

Women carrying water in Abiemnom, Unity State. Photo: 17�Թ��/Anna Adhikari. Click for larger photo

11 Feb 2013

Award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban

09 February 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (17�Թ��) extends its warm congratulations to Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban on the award of the 2013 Sergio Vieira de Mello Peace Prize.

11 Feb 2013

Freedom of expression and safety of journalists is paramount

10 February 2013 - South Sudan has now become a pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity. The Plan of Action aims to create a free and safe environment for journalists and media workers.

11 Feb 2013

Akobo community learns about 17�Թ��

7 February 2013 - To increase awareness of 17�Թ��' role among residents of Akobo County in Jonglei State, the mission's Public Information Office conducted a one-day workshop there today.

08 Feb 2013

Giant Media Theatre Company

Radio Miraya assists Giant Media Theatre Company spread land tenure messages. Photo: 17�Թ��/Beatrice Mategwa. Click for larger photo.

07 Feb 2013

UN radio assists drama group spread land messages

6 February 2013 - By helping a local theatre group record announcements about South Sudan's land tenure system, UN Radio Miraya was assisting the government to increase awareness of vital concerns, the company's leader said today.

07 Feb 2013

Unity police trained in criminal investigation

6 February 2013 - Assisting to build the skills of South Sudan National Police Service officers, UN Police today completed a month-long criminal investigation course for 25 force members in the Unity State capital Bentiu.

07 Feb 2013