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Giving Birth in Fear: How Blood and Drug Shortages Are Costing Mothers Their Lives
For many women, childbirth is meant to signify the start of new life and hope. However, in hospitals across the country, maternity wards are…
Author: The Dawn Newspaper
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Government Rejects Alleged Plot to Assassinate Riek Machar as ‘False and Unfounded’
The government on Saturday, dismissed allegations of an assassination plot against the suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar. It described the claims as…
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Gov’t Renews Commitment to Peace, National Dialogue, and Democratic Elections
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, democratic transition, and national dialogue following the 14th visit of the United Nations Commission on Human…
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Juba National Prison Houses over 3,000 Inmates as Misereor Delegation Visits Facility
Juba National Prison is currently holding 3,270 inmates, including 342 juveniles and 99 women. The facility's director has appealed for continued support for vulnerable…
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Holy Cross Chapel Celebrates 16 Years of Faith, Unity, and Community Service
Holy Cross Chapel in Nyarjua Na Mere Boma recently celebrated 16 years of faith, resilience, unity, and community service. The anniversary brought together local…
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VP Akol Urges End to Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions on South Sudan
The Vice President and chairperson for the Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, has renewed calls for regional and international countries to lift Ebola-related travel…
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UNDP Calls for Market-Driven Skills to Create Jobs for South Sudan’s Youth
The Acting UNDP Country Representative Sheila Ngatia, has called for increased investment in market-driven skills development, emphasizing the need for stronger national systems to…
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UN Warns Violence, Underfunding Put South Sudan Elections at Risk
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that ongoing violence, political tensions and inadequate preparations could undermine the credibility and…
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South Sudan’s Civilians at Risk as Violence, Political Tensions Escalate: UN
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has issued a stark warning: renewed violence, escalating political tensions, shrinking civic space, rampant…
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Uganda, South Sudan Parliaments Share Experiences on Administration, Leadership
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday hosted a parliamentary delegation from Uganda for a regional benchmarking exercise aimed at sharing experiences on…