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- Ex- Combatants reintegrated to the community - Gurtong
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12th August 2011
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Dmitry Titov Visits Mapel Transitional Facility
The Chairperson of the National DDR Commission, Mr. William Deng Deng, UNMISS, UNDP, BICC, World Bank and many other bilateral partner’s representatives accompanied him. He visited the various sections of the facility including the registration section, accommodation, dining among many others. He also went to visit the shallow wells in Mapel center and the new police station administration being put up. The Mapel Transitional Facility Manager, Mr. Wilson Lual Lual was recognized and awarded a medal of honor by the ASG for his hard work, dedication and commitment in managing the facility, despite the many challenges. The ASG completed his mission successfully promising continuous support and encouragement to the National DDR Commission, thus a prosperous, stable and peaceful nation of South Sudan. *** The National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration commission [NDDRC] was graced by the visit of Ms. Doris Kӧhn, The Director General (Africa and Middle East) of the KFW Development Bank. She was accompanied by another KfW official, Ms. Carla Berke, Business Area KfW -Vice President of the Sector and Policy Division Peace and Security. They visited Mapel Transitional Facility on the 17th of April 2013 accompanied by the senior leadership of the National DDR Commission: Chairperson - William Deng Deng and received by the Deputy Majur Mayor Machar. Ms. Doris Kӧhn was very impressed by the successful implementation of the Information Counseling and Referral Services [ICRS] in the facility that is run and managed by the National DDR Commission Staff. She toured the various sections of the facility which included; the administration block, classes, dining block. She also articulated positive remarks on the general state of the facility and assured KfW support to the Government of South Sudan and particularly to the National DDR Commission. In Juba she had constructive meetings with Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson where she was thoroughly briefed on the process and implementation of the New DDR Programme. *** More Stories in the Media Center >> *** Quick Links
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Dmitry Titov, Assistant Secretary General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions paid an official visit to the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission [NDDRC] run Transitional Facility in Mapel, Western Bahr El Ghazal State, South Sudan.
