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Marvis Birungi

Marvis worked as senior stringer for Voice of America (VOA) in Juba. She joined The Niles project in October 2009. Marvis was a reporter for The Citizen newspaper and the Sudan Catholic Radio Network. She also contributed to the Juba Post and to Liberty FM as a freelancer.Many of Marvis’ stories focus on minority rights, with a growing interest in shedding light on the rights and struggles of the LGBTQ community members. She believes that the role and importance of media is still undervalued, especially in South Sudan and “it is this kind of challenge which motivates me,” Marvis says.

Boda Boda drivers waiting for customers in Yei, April 4, 2012.
Ugandan boda boda drivers demand compensation
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Across Southern Sudan, returnees are arriving from the North.
The trek to the South continues
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Was the raid on The Citizen an \'isolated incident\' or a precedent for more censorship to come?
Free media still on hold
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The enemy extracted from a man's foot
Former US President comes to South Sudan to fight the enemy
25.04.2024  |  Archive
جيش جنوب السودان يحصل على ما يقرب من ربع الموازنة العامة للجنوب ©McKulka UNMIS
GOSS 2010 budget reveals more for the army than for roads or education
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Might oil be the reason triggering another war in Sudan?
Petroleum revenues key for both governments
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Trade between East African countries and South Sudan is booming and is expected to rise even more if the secession of the South goes smoothly.
Moral support for separation
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Will the children of Southern Sudan grow to see their land grabbed by international corporations?
Corporate land grabbing could undermine livelihoods
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Ongoing construction at Juba International Airport.
An international airport linking Juba to the world
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Food and fuel shortages effect the market of Malakal, Upper Nile State.
Roads still closed, food and fuel crisis grows
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The change of the international telephone code will be a global marker of the south\'s independence, but it comes with some technical challenges for both operators and customers.
In independence countdown, new phone code for south still a mystery
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Continued economic sanctions would add to the difficulties facing the future Republic of South Sudan.
Southern Sudan calls for lifting of oil sanctions
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Elijah Malok, President of the Bank of South Sudan, speaking to reporters.
New currency in South Sudan begins circulation next week
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A man counted his old Sudanese money before exchanging it for South Sudan’s new currency, the South Sudanese pound, which was introduced earlier this month.
Juba accuses Khartoum of launching “economic war”
25.04.2024  |  Archive
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit pledged to combat corruption.
Millions of dollars misused, says anti-corruption report
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Soaring prices challenge daily life in South Sudan’s capital Juba.
South Sudan businesses struggle with inflation
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A woman in Wonduruba is trained in ox ploughing as means to increase productivity (22.03.2007).
Women’s changing role in South Sudan [Part 5]: beyond subsistence
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A fisherman in Terekeka, June 2012.
Alternative to poaching: commercial fishing in Terekeka
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A medical staff attending to one of the patients in the Juba Military Hospital.
Austerity measures affect Juba’s military hospital
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Cooking with charcoal in Juba, June 25.
Rising demand for charcoal burdens South Sudan’s environment
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A community-based health worker in Yei receives a bicycle, as part of an NGO programme assisting the government in providing health services.
Service provision still a challenge
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Small shops in South Sudan’s Yei, April 7.
Business owners’ struggle to make a living
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Dropping the right to compensation might further fuel the dissatisfaction and mistrust of communities affected by the oil industry in Sudan.
The cost of ignoring compensation: a rough start to independence
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Pagan Amum
Resigned, then re-assigned: Amum back in South Sudan government
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The Juba Parliament, where the constitution was approved.
South Sudan adopts transitional constitution
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The main road connecting Juba and Nimule, the town bordering neighbouring Uganda, December 17, 2012.
Ugandan traders say risks in South Sudan are too high
25.04.2024  |  Archive
An oil field in the South\'s Unity State.
Disagreement still rules North-South oil negotiations
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, SPLM-DC chairman.
SPLM-DC denies association with Upper Nile clashes
25.04.2024  |  Archive
David Gressly (at podium), UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) Regional Coordinator for Southern Sudan.
Failure to reintegrate causes instability
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The swearing-in ceremony in Juba.
South Sudan’s new Council of States sworn in
25.04.2024  |  Archive
الكثير من مواطني جنوب كردفان يبحثون عن ملاذ في الجبال والكهوف.
South Sudan denies accusations of backing rebels in Southern Kordofan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
William Deng Deng chairs South Sudan’s disarmament commission.
New disarmament policy takes effect in South Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
JUBA - Chan Reec Madut, new Chief Justice of South Sudan.
New Chief Justice promises judicial reform (02.10.2011 00:00)
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Chan Reec Madut, New Chief Justice of South Sudan.
New Chief Justice promises judicial reform
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Governor Chol Tong Mayay (right)
The harvest of disarmament: 3,000 guns in Lakes State
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The ARF Chairpersons Dr. Chol Deng Alak (right) and Mading Deng (left).
Situation: Critical
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The UN said gunmen have been burning and looting Abyei town and its surroundings.
Examining the role of the UN in Abyei
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Ethiopian forces could soon be responsible for maintaining peace in Sudan\'s disputed Abyei region.
Aguer: Protecting civilians in Abyei is a priority
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Yien Mathew, SPLM spokesperson and National Secretary for Information and Culture.
Yien Mathew: Southern Kordofan attacks intended to provoke hostilities
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Tribal warring over cattle has erupted in many states of Southern Sudan.
Warrap State: 29 killed in cattle raid
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Looted items awaiting collection in Abyei, the main town of the disputed Abyei area on the border of Sudan and the future independent South Sudan.
Conflicting reports on results of Abyei negotiations in Addis
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Bona Malwal Madut
Senior opposition figure in Khartoum to resign
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Displaced civilians who fled from Abyei are under attack again in Turalei.
Militia attack in Warrap State
25.04.2024  |  Archive
According to Phillip Aguer the SPLA is strong enough to deal with militia challenges in South Sudan.
Abdel Bagi declares war on GoSS
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The promising dynamics in the soon-to-be independent state require women to forge their place beyond the traditional roles they have so far been assigned in Southern Sudan.
The gap between words and deeds
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Whilst the current focus is on the repatriation of soldiers, remaining armaments threaten the safety of southern citizens.
Last northern JIU members left Juba
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Clement Wani Konga
Equatoria Conference 2011: A call for more power sharing
25.04.2024  |  Archive
New nation - new name?
25.04.2024  |  Archive
SAF troops have been deployed in Abyei
SPLA: Concerned about military buildup at border
25.04.2024  |  Archive
SPLA: Conerned about military buildup ot border
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A Ugandan trader at Juba\'s Konykonyo Market. She is one of the estimated 20,000 Ugandans living and working in Southern Sudan.
Why Ugandan expats did not vote
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The Vice President of the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), Dr. Riek Machar Teny.
Southern Sudan still immune to the wind of change
25.04.2024  |  Archive
SPLM-DC Chairman in Central Equatoria State, Yeka Peter Hillary.
Yeka Peter on post-referendum proceedings
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Renegade General George Athor Deng Dot.
Sacrificing lives for political games
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A view from above: Juba town.
Juba: Wrangling over capital status continues
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Southern Sudanese citizens chant slogans and hold placards as they march in the streets in support of the independence referendum in Juba, South Sudan.
The last referendum procession
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Niall McCann, the Deputy Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) for the 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum.
Referendum observers being dispatched
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Omar Al Bashir, the President of Sudan during his probably last visit in this capacity to Juba, the capital of the semiautonomous region of Southern Sudan.
Respect our decision
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Joseph Lagu was elected as President of the High Executive Council of the Southern Sudanese Autonomous Regional Assembly in 1978 and in 1982 was appointed 2nd Vice President of the Republic.
The Sudan of Lord Kitchener comes to an end
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The SPLA representative Brig. Gen. Michael Majur (left) and the representative of George Athor, Abraham Thon (right) sign the ceasefire agreement.
SPLA signs ceasefire with renegade General Athor
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Polling Officials counting votes in Juba.
First samples indicate overwhelming vote for independence
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Veronique De Keyser, EU Chief Election Observer, during a press conference on Tuesday 18 January 2011 in Juba.
EU observers confirm peaceful and credible voting process
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Justice Chan Reec Madut, the Chairman of the Southern Sudan Referendum Bureau.
Justice Chan Reec Madut: Referendum reflections
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Kampala, on the shores of Lake Victoria, is home to many South Sudanese.
Some S. Sudanese stay put in Uganda
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A page of the South Sudanese passport.
Missing identification documents trouble S. Sudanese in Uganda
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Mer Matthew Obur during the interview with Marvis Birungi in Juba, August 6.
“Mama don’t cry”
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Mayom Anyier
South Sudan’s health service shuns the poor and needy
25.04.2024  |  Archive
علم جنوب السودان يزين منازل في جوبا خلال الذكرى السنوية الأولى لاستقلال البلاد في 9 يوليو.
Ordinary South Sudanese ask: Is it really a happy birthday for our country?
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A farmer in Otogo, close to South Sudan’s border with DRC
Planting seeds of partnership to boost South Sudanese agriculture
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The lack of petrol for ambulances in South Sudan puts many medical emergencies at even greater risk.
Fuel shortage affects Juba’s health sector
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The Rotary Club of Juba supports over 66 orphans, mainly through the provision of school fees.
South Sudan Rotary Club offers scholarships
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The United Nations in South Sudan called for an end to the “cycle of violence” engulfing the newly independent country’s state of Jonglei, where hundreds of people have been killed in recent days in fighting between ethnic groups.
Assembly summons ministers over Jonglei massacre
25.04.2024  |  Archive
School children in Kau, Nuba Mountains (file)
School brings hope to displaced in Southern Kordofan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The road project in Lakes State was launched on 3 October.
Building roads to food security
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Open-air classrooms are typical in South Sudan.
Schools in desperate need
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Atsushi Hanatani, JICA’s representative in South Sudan.
Japan supports key development in Malakal
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A student from St. Joseph Primary School in Juba washing her hands with clean water.
Global Handwashing Day: promoting hygiene in South Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Children in Rumbek receive malaria treatment under a tree (12.09.2011).
Malaria: South Sudan’s deadliest disease
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Two women in Yei: Many women suffer from customary laws in South Sudan. (26.11.2005).
Women’s changing role in South Sudan [Part 1]: Obstacle customary law
25.04.2024  |  Archive
According to UNFPA, South Sudan’s maternal mortality rate is among the highest in the world (26.02.2007).
Women’s changing role in South Sudan [Part 2]: Obstacle high risk pregnancies
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Jewellery produced by women empowered through The Roots Project (10.02.2011).
Women’s changing role in South Sudan [Part 3]: Empowering through crafts
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Widows in South Sudan face great economic and social challenges (03.10.2011).
Women’s changing role in South Sudan [Part 4]: Obstacle inheritance laws
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Concerns raised over religious diversity in Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Training exercise at the police academy in Rajaf.
South Sudan: senior police officer detained
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Photos of fallen soldiers are part of the exhibition.
Exhibition centre to commemorate liberation struggle opens in Juba
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Women attending the launch of the National Nurses and Midwives Association.
A crucial step to improve maternal health
25.04.2024  |  Archive
This girl, supported by \'Confident Children out of Conflict\', is one of many street-children who want to go to school.
Take me to school
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Southern Sudan has some of the world’s worst health indicators.
Kenyan civil service support staff arrives in Southern Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Students practicing the national anthem of South Sudan.
Juba gears up to celebrate South Sudan’s Independence
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The final marching rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s Independence Day.
One last rehearsal before the big day
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Geography exercise: a child draws a map of South Sudan\'s ten states.
Hopeful youth in South Sudan set the stage for independence (07.07.2011 00:00)
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Geography exercise: a child draws a map of South Sudan\'s ten states.
Hopeful youth in South Sudan set the stage for independence
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The statue of John Garang in Juba.
Independence spurs renewed tributes to Garang
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Rebecca Kadi Loburang Dinduch, Sudan\'s oldest Voter at 115.
Certainly an inclusive affair
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Julia Akuer UNDP child protection advisor
Women lawyers come together for women rights in South Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A gazelle poached in the Boma National Park, Jonglei state
Is it worth the sacrifice?
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The voter registration for the referendum on secession has come to an end.
Registration process closed
25.04.2024  |  Archive
At the verge of their independence, Southern Sudanese wait with great anticipation for their Independence Day.
Independence in the making
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Pupils in the future Republic of South Sudan will learn about human rights at school.
School syllabi to include human rights
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Landmines are a widespread danger for the people of Southern Sudan.
New landmines planted in Southern Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Hilde Johnson at her book launch in Juba.
Waging Peace in Sudan: Hilde Johnson launches book in Juba
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Lise Grande, UN Deputy Humanitarian Regional Coordinator
UN: Nearly 100,000 people displaced after recent clashes
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Miria Matembe
Miria Matembe: Women of Southern Sudan, your interests are one
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior.
Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior: For the people of Southern Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Miss Malaika South Sudan Contest 2010 at Nyakuron Cultural Centre in Juba: women being dressed similar to the contestants could face serious trouble in the streets of Juba.
Women in Juba intimidated for wearing tight cloth
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Members of the Women Associated with Armed Forces WAAF celebrating International Womens Day.
A new dawn for women in Sudanese politics?
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Juba Port is flocked with Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) every week. People arrive from Khartoum at Juba Port with all their belongings, hoping for the beginning of a better life in the South.
Lacking assistance for returnees
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Independent governor's plans for Western Equatoria
25.04.2024  |  Archive
President Salva Kirr locking hands in the fight against AIDS
Southern Sudan celebrates AIDS day amid increase in infections
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Former President of Burundi Pierre Buyoya invites 17 political parties to sign the election code of conduct
First election code of conduct in the history of Southern Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Albino Takwaro Fabian. Manager of Liberty FM who's radio station was temporarily closed down
Liberty FM and Bakhita Radio fight censorship in Juba
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The biggest election poster in Juba Town.
Does the election poster influence you?
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Long queue outside polling station in Unity State
Long queues on first day confirm support for elections in South Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
President Salva Kiir waiting for the voting booth to be erected
Even the President has to wait his turn : Radio report 1
25.04.2024  |  Archive
European Union MEP Frank Engel observing elections in Juba
Should we extend elections? : Radio report 2
25.04.2024  |  Archive
President Carter meets official at polling station in Juba
Carter backs 2 day voting extension and says suggested delay was a mistake
25.04.2024  |  Archive
SPLM Deputy Secretary General Dr. Anne Itto campaigning for people to register to vote In Juba
How is Election Registration going?
25.04.2024  |  Archive
GoSS President Salva Kiir waving to thousands who attended his first election rally in Juba
Kiir campaigns
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A borehole in the Nyumanzi refugee camp, August 29.
Fulfilling basic human needs of refugees
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Uganda’s President Museveni arrives in Juba, December 30, 2013.
UPDF intervention puts Ugandans in South Sudan at risk
25.04.2024  |  Archive
UPDF Spokesman Paddy Ankunda, April 22.
“We saved the UN camp from being overrun”
25.04.2024  |  Archive
South Sudanese children entrain themselves in Nyumanzi refugee camp, Uganda, August 29.
Improvised education: South Sudanese children in Uganda
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A borehole in Nyumanzi refugee camp, Uganda, August 29.
Health hazards in Nyumanzi refugee camp
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Victor Ngor Majok Ngor in Kampala. (photo: The Niles | Marvis Birungi)
Lessons in life
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Ugandan MPs split over UPDF deployment to South Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
IDPs displaced by violence in South Sudan, January 2014.
12,000 South Sudanese seek refuge in Uganda’s northern districts
25.04.2024  |  Archive
The Rhino Refugee Camp near Arua hosts over 6,000 South Sudanese refugees, January 11.
South Sudanese refugees in Uganda caught with military equipment
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A displaced South Sudanese child in the Rhino Refugee Camp Uganda, January 11.
Uganda opens third reception centre for South Sudanese refugees
25.04.2024  |  Archive
UPDF soldiers in Uganda, April 13, 2011.
Ugandan parliament backs Museveni’s move to deploy UPDF to S. Sudan
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Darfur, Jun 23, 2013. (photo: The Niles | Mohamed Hilali)
Crossing the deadly sea
25.04.2024  |  Archive
South Sudanese women carry food aid in the Nyumanzi refugee camp, August 29.
Food aid insufficient, refugees say
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A refugee child in an improvised school in Northern Uganda, April 29.
Between despair and hope
25.04.2024  |  Archive
A refugee child in Nyumanzi refugee settlement, Uganda April 29.
South Sudanese refugees struggle to survive in Ugandan settlements
25.04.2024  |  Archive
Musicians in Yei, December 2005.
‘We were supposed to be happy’
25.04.2024  |  Archive
People in Unity State receive food aid, April 11, 2012.
Food security in South Sudan — a distant dream
25.04.2024  |  Archive
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