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We are not a militia, say Southern Sudan’s ‘Arrow Boys’
By Phillip Mbugo William They are youthful and daring. Villagers who have borne the brunt of the attacks of the …

Yei ‘boda boda taxi’ riders call for help
By Agele Benson Amos Alarmed by the high number of accidents, motor cycle and bicycle taxi operators in Yei River …

South Sudan’s veteran female journalist passes on
By Paul Jimbo It was on Friday 18th March 2011 when the ugly and greedy face of death snatched the …

Yambio state hospital cries out for help
By Gift Friday It is a tale of a medical facility in an Intensive Care Unit. While it is expected …

Call for Entries: Plural+ 2011 Youth Video Festival on Migration, Dive...
Deadline: 1 June 2011 Region: USA & Worldwide Submissions for PLURAL + 2011 are now being accepted. Keep in mind that …

March Edition of the People’s Voice
The March edition of the People’s Voice includes stories on: the poor conditions in Yambio State Hospital; the unfortunate death …

The Catholic Church pledges more help for Torit
By Ohisa Paul K.Lodoumoi The Catholic Church has pledged continued support to the needy within its Torit Diocese. The Vicar …

International Organisations Condemn Abduction and Beating of Journalis...
Published: 29 March Region: Azerbaijan & Worldwide Media Diversity Institute as a part of the International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan …

MDI Newsletter – March 2011
Media & Democratisation in Cairo Studies on media coverage of ethnicity and religion Lithuanian debate on media ethics Diversity and …

Media Diversity Institute Online
Published: 28 March 2011 Region: UK & Worldwide The March edition of the Newsletter from the Media Diversity Institute (MDI) …