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14 February 2013 - To assist local people with land legislation and prevention of related conflicts, several organizations held a four-day workshop in the Warrap State capital Kuajok, which ended today.

15 Feb 2013

Local leaders, 17�Թ�� visit Akobo County

13 February 2013 - To stop the cycle of violence in Jonglei State, perpetrators must be held accountable, Akobo County Commissioner Goi Jooyu Youl said today in Walgak.

14 Feb 2013

South Sudan commits to freedom of journalists on radio day

13 February 2013 - As the world commemorated World Radio Day today, the South Sudanese government emphasized its commitment to protect freedom of expression and information.

13 Feb 2013

World Radio Day

13 February is World Radio Day — a day to celebrate radio as a medium. As it continues to evolve in the digital age, radio remains the medium that reaches the widest audience worldwide, and the preferred media in South Sudan.

13 Feb 2013

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