Monthly Archives: January 2009

Knock it down!

Posted on 1/27/2009 by rob

I got to my office a bit late yesterday morning.  I am very happy that I didn’t run a place in the center of the Juba Town market. It was bulldozed down by the government. Apparently the government is referring … Continue reading →

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Toys, Goats and Sickness

Posted on 1/26/2009 by rob

This is a picture of one of my nephews holding a toy he had created that day.  It looked liked it would provide hours of fun if it didn’t fall apart.  All it is is a stick, plastic bottle, plastic … Continue reading →

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malakal updates

Posted on 1/12/2009 by rob

So my wife made it back in one piece.  She was still a little bit shaken up over her whole experience in Malakal.  She said the police unloaded a large amount of tear gas to disperse the chaotic crowd and … Continue reading →

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Malakal Celebrations?

Posted on 1/10/2009 by rob

Mary and I returned to Juba on Tuesday.  In less than 24 hours Mary was able to secure a flight to Malakal to participate in the fourth annual celebration of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between southerners and the government … Continue reading →

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