The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling on the international community to put more pressure on both the government and the SPLM Continue reading “UN’s Pillay calls for int’l pressure on RSS leaders to stop revenge attacks”
Month: April 2014
UN calls for a one-month ceasefire to allow delivery of relief aid
The United Nations is calling for a one-month ceasefire in South Sudan to allow for the distribution of relief supplies ahead of the rainy season. Continue reading “UN calls for a one-month ceasefire to allow delivery of relief aid”
EAC leaders discuss South Sudan crisis
Leaders of the East African Community are meeting in Arusha, Tanzania today to discuss ways of ending the conflict in South Sudan. Continue reading “EAC leaders discuss South Sudan crisis”
NBGS detains suspected Darfuri trader’s killers
Police have arrested 14 people suspected of killing of a foreign trader in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Continue reading “NBGS detains suspected Darfuri trader’s killers”
Rumbek hospital runs out of medical supplies
Authorities in Lakes state say medical supplies have been overstretched in Rumbek Hospital due to the increasing number of wounded soldiers. Continue reading “Rumbek hospital runs out of medical supplies”
A chief is injured over land dispute in Juba
One person was wounded yesterday during clashes between two communities in Juba. Continue reading “A chief is injured over land dispute in Juba”
RSS to send out newly appointed heads of foreign missions
The government has made new appointments for the country’s foreign missions to improve its diplomatic front. Continue reading “RSS to send out newly appointed heads of foreign missions”
Peace is in the hands of Kiir and Riek – Oyai Deng
The former Minister of National Security, Oyai Deng Ajak, is appealing to President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar to accept peace and end the conflict. Continue reading “Peace is in the hands of Kiir and Riek – Oyai Deng”
Addis peace talks resume
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development says the phase two of the South Sudan Peace dialogue resumed in Addis Ababa yesterday. Continue reading “Addis peace talks resume”
Enough Project calls for ‘urgent deployment’ of UN peacekeeprs in RSS
An International human right pressure group is calling for urgent deployment of more UN peacekeepers to protect civilians in South Sudan. Continue reading “Enough Project calls for ‘urgent deployment’ of UN peacekeeprs in RSS”