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Slow election results prompt rally to remove Alameda County registrar of voters

Dec 11, 2024 | oaklandnorth.net | James Mawien Manyuol

An angry group of about 15 people stood outside the Alameda County Administration Building Tuesday, chanting: “Voters deserve better,” and “We deserve better,” as they called for the dismissal of registrar of voters Tim Dupuis. The group called on the Board of Supervisors to remove Dupuis, accusing him of mishandling ranked-choice voting counts and mismanaging election resources.
At Oakland polls, voters have hope - and a bad case of the jitters

Nov 5, 2024 | oaklandside.org | Xavey Bzdek |Jack Hildebrand |James Mawien Manyuol |Jacob Simas

Many voters in Oakland and across the country chose to cast their ballots by mail or during early in-person voting, long before Election Day. But for thousands of Oaklanders, there’s just no replacing the feeling one gets from heading out to the neighborhood voting center, filling in the bubbles, and dropping the ballot in the box.
Call for political and civic space by participants dominates political forum in Rumbek

Jul 10, 2024 | unmiss.unmissions.org | James Mawien Manyuol

LAKES – “During the civil wars of 2013 and 2016, we never imagined a time would come when we could be free to assemble and discuss the future of our nation without fear,” says Stephen Mathiang Deng, Minister for Cabinet Affairs in Lakes state, South Sudan.
UNMISS supports training on preventing HIV/AIDS

Jun 4, 2024 | unmiss.unmissions.org | James Mawien Manyuol

LAKES – To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in partnership with Lakes state’s HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day ‘Change Agent’ training. Some 26 participants, mainly women, drawn from various institutions including hospitals, took part. Peer education, HIV prevention strategies, including safe sex practices and understanding condom use were some key training aspects.
UNMISS Force Commander visits Maper as cross-border clashes continue

Apr 2, 2024 | unmiss.unmissions.org | James Mawien Manyuol

LAKES –Since last year, intercommunal conflict between the Pakam and Luanyjang communities fromRumbek North in Lakes state and Tonj East in Warrap state respectively, have led to killings, abductions, cattle raids, and displacement. To enhance civilian security and protection, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) established a temporary base in Maper last month, a strategic location in Lakes, some 16 kilometers from shared borders with neighbouring Unity and Warrap.
Youth in Lakes graduate from UNMISS-funded vocational training

Dec 21, 2023 | unmiss.unmissions.org | James Mawien Manyuol

LAKES – A bright future sometimes begins with acquiring the skills needed to generate a sustainable income. In Rumbek, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently decided to improve the prospects of 25 young women and men by funding a three-month-long training on basic computer maintenance and mobile phone repairs. “What we learn today is the steppingstone for a better future.
Military and police officers in Rumbek learn to uphold child rights

Dec 11, 2023 | unmiss.unmissions.org | James Mawien Manyuol

LAKES – Ongoing conflict inSouth Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has led to untold suffering for women and children. For its part, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) protecting children is a top priority. Recently in Rumbek, the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Child Protection Unit hosted a two-day workshop for officers from the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) and National Police Service (SSNPS) on child rights and ways to prevent and end grave violations against them.
UNMISS galvanizes youth participation in peacebuilding by training 60 students

Nov 27, 2023 | unmiss.unmissions.org | James Mawien Manyuol

LAKES – Against the backdrop of continuing conflict and political upheavals, South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is approaching its first post-independence elections in December 2024. For its long-delayed democratic transition to be successful, youth participation in reducing violence is essential.
Boost for Rumbek artists as UNMISS hands over renovated cultural centre

Aug 10, 2023 | tinyurl.com | James Mawien Manyuol

LAKES – One of numerous benefits of a peaceful environment is that it allows for time and effort to be dedicated to cultural endeavours. Thanks to funding from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, creatively inclined souls in Rumbek now have a proper venue to showcase their work to the public, namely the Akon Buoi Cultural Centre.