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Regional youth peace conference concludes in Aweil

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The regional youth peace conference which started on Wednesday last week was officially concluded on Sunday in Aweil town. Over three hundred youth from different denominations including Muslims and African believe have turned up for the conference.  youth representatives attending the conference After full-five day’s conference, participants have come out with the some following recommendations:    Promotion of peace and reconciliation among local communities,   youth capacity building programs, opening of Northern Bahr el Ghazal University, roads and hospitals   construction among others. Speaking to Voice News Agency at closing ceremony on Sunday, Rv. Fr. Marko Mongu, Administrator of Wau Diocese Catholic Church, said he was happy to witness the closure ceremony and said the youth are eligible to receive skills because they are leaders of tomorrow. Speaking also at the event, Malual Alwa, representative of USAID international in Northern Bahr el...

Regional youth conference hosts over 300 in Aweil

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(AWEIL 16JAN) Over three hundred youths from Catholic and other denominations in greater Northern Bahr el Ghazal region have attended five days conference at St George Catholic Aweil parish. On Wednesday, youth leaders from former Aweil West, Aweil East, Aweil North, Aweil South, and Aweil Center counties and have turned up for the event. youth representatives attending a five days conference in Aweil accredited (VNA ) The conference aims at improving youth capacity towards peace, development, and unity in the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan. Speaking at opening remarks, Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, Commander of South Sudan Defense Forces’ Division 3 and representative of Aweil state governor, has appreciated Aweil Catholic church for conducting the event and urged the youth to embark of peace and education. Peace is paramount, said the Gen. When he was asked by the Voice News Agency rate value of peace amidst the current situations in the nation. Speaking a...

2 primary health care units opened in Ajak County

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Sate ministry of health in collaboration with IRC has officially inaugurated two primary health care units in Ajak county few days ago. Aweil aerial photo,  google product Speaking to Voice News Agency  on Tuesday, Garang Wek, Ajak county commissioner, said it I was government request to the IRC international to establish the two health units to address community demands in  provision   of health services. The commissioner confirmed one is constructed in Majak Goi   while the other was placed in Amac- Ral the most populated payms lacking     health services for couple of years.

Editorial: Kiir-Machar Peace Celebrations in Juba-new opportunity for South Sudan progress?

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The two men historically have influenced South Sudan’s progress. This week marks huge ceremonies in the capital city of South Sudan Juba for peace celebrations that aim at ending the conflict in the world’s youngest nation.  Kiir- Machar addressing Peace event in Juba on 31 Oct.2018 The fall of the men had and will put the nation in negative position because all communities of South Sudan are under two umbrellas one is led by President Kiir and on is held by former deputy president turned rebel leader, Riek Machar. The nation will not go ahead if the dignitaries still mastering affairs, the main race between   them is considered as main issue facing South   Sudan   even for one thousand years come no more   solution   will come and recue the affected nation…

Over 200 people trained on peace and reconciliation in Malek Alel- South Sudan

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South Sudan Evangelist Union abbreviated (SSEU) has conducted five days’ training more than two hundred different churches’ members on peace and reconciliation last week. The event was attended by the area county commissioner, intellectuals and community representatives. church members attending an occasion in Aweil- file photo Speaking to Voice News Agency on Friday, John Akot, an Evangelist representing the group, said the union has chosen to conduct the workshop to empower the believers as well as local communities to embrace peace and justice. “We have been training youth for reconciling and unite them to bring people of South Sudan together spirit of God,” comments John. He stated that peace is an only way for current situation of the Republic of South Sudan. According to Akot, faith based entities have much role to play in uniting scattered and conflicting communities.  The union is expected to carry out similar activities in all neighborhoods of greater...

5 days training on conflict resolution concludes in Aweil East

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( WARAWAR-27NOV.) At least ten chiefs and community intellectuals in Aweil East’s Warawar have spent full five days training on role of traditional authorities in resolving cases among grass root communities. communities'' leaders attending five days training on conflict resolution The workshop has brought two border border sections namely Dinka Malual of South Sudan and their Sudan counterpart Missiriyia. During the courses, the leaders have attained skills to run their courts successfully.   USAID funded program, VISTAS has been trying its best to coordinate and sponsoring peaceful coexistence to border ethnicities between the two countries. Speaking during closing remarks on Friday last week, Ibrahim Marek, leader of Missiriyia tribe, reiterated their commitment to resolve any conflicts may arise in both groups. He named inadequate of water yards as main factors that causes struggle among herders, urging the organization to install more water projects to end th...

Hundreds of beneficiaries receive seeds and agricultural tools in Apada

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  Speaking to Voice News Agency, Apada community representative, Akol Ngong Ngong, appreciated role played by humanitarian organization in supporting the affected individuals. citizens receive  seeds and working toools in Aweil He further called for increment of boreholes to support irrigation of gardens in upcoming summer season