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18 suspects arrested over killings in Tonj East & North Counties

18 people have been arrested over recent killings in Tonj East and Tonj North Counties of Warrap state.

Governor Aleu suspends Tonj County Commissioner over “negligence of duties”

Warrap state governor has suspended Tonj County Commissioner for reportedly failing to apprehend suspects behind rampant killings in his territory.

Suspect arrested for killing man who speared him in Gogrial west

Police are holding a suspect in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man in Akon Payam of Gogrial West …

One person killed in another cattle raiding incident in Abyei area

At least one person has been killed at Akot Chok cattle camp in Abyei area after armed youth suspected to …

Locals in Turalei join hands to construction police post, appeal for more help

Chiefs in Turalei Payam of Twic County in Warrap state have called for help in their efforts to construct a …

NRC trains local farmers to reap big in rice farming

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is urging local farmers in Twic County of Warrap state to consider rice farming to …

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Mayardit 90.7 FM broadcasts a variety of news, programs, and entertainment 17 hours daily in Turalei, Twic State. Mayardit’s programs vary in content and focus, including education, health, agriculture and other important issues, as well as music, sports and entertainment. Formats range from news and feature magazine programs, to talk shows and special coverage.

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International Womens Day

In March, nearly 4,500 radios were distributed in Turalei to listeners of Mayardit FM. A special distribution for women took place in Abyei on International Women’s Day. Approximately 500 radios were distributed to women during the celebration.

“We are in a critical time where we really need the support of NGOs in Abyei region and more importantly support to women. The distribution of 500 radios in Abyei is a great milestone during our international women’s celebration. Thanks to the great effort of Internews to bring us these radios in Abyei, we shall now have access to radio information of our present radio program and beyond”

Tabitha Achal, Radio recepient.

Some women who received the radios mentioned that they would contribute significantly to their understanding of the peace process. They stated that the task of building Abyei is for everyone and women contribute significantly to the process. The event was broadcast on the weekly show, Abyei Today.

Programs have focused on health, education, governance/business, agriculture, women & girls and youth and sports. The network uses a standardized program format; which can easily accommodate adverts, PSAs and sponsored programs, as well as material and longer programs produced by humanitarian and development organizations.