South Sudan's first lady Mary Ayen gave t-shirts and dresses to the Northern Bahr al Ghazal state Women's General Association.

The association's spokeperson Awut Kuel Kuel said the gifts were a sign of peace because they depicted doves and other symbols.

Awut said the same gifts were sent to women's associations in South Sudan's ten states.

She said the gifts were supposed to be brought before the 9 July independence anniversary celebrations but were delayed.