The National assembly is holding a public hearing on the proposed constitutional amendments to postpone elections and extend the mandate of the current government until 2017. Continue reading “Parliament holds public hearing on constitutional amendments”
Month: February 2015
Peace talks: Finance committee agrees on 90% of the issues
Negotiators in the finance committee at the peace talks in Addis Ababa say they have agreed on most of the issues. Continue reading “Peace talks: Finance committee agrees on 90% of the issues”
UNSC extends UNISFA mandate
The Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei until July. Continue reading “UNSC extends UNISFA mandate”
Victims of Owinykibul clash to be compensated
The Eastern Equatoria State government says victims of a clash between civilians and army recruits at Owiny ki-bul this week will be compensated. Continue reading “Victims of Owinykibul clash to be compensated”
Over 5, 000 students make it to the five public universities
The ministry of education has announced admission of more than 5,000 students into the five public universities across the country. Continue reading “Over 5, 000 students make it to the five public universities”
Violence affects polio vaccination campaign in 10 counties
More than 10 counties in the states affected by the conflict could not be accessed for vaccination against polio in a campaign that ends today, the ministry of health has said. Continue reading “Violence affects polio vaccination campaign in 10 counties”
Can women inherit property in South Sudan?
Susan Sebit William , South Sudan Women Association Executive Director, speaks on wife inheritance and property inheriting by women. Continue reading “Can women inherit property in South Sudan?”
Peace Talks: Civil society’s say
Emmanuel Poul is a member of Civil Society groups at the peace talks in Addis Ababa. He shares his thoughts with Nichola Mnadil. Continue reading “Peace Talks: Civil society’s say”
Oil pollution: 180,000 people face health risks in Unity
A German human rights and relief organization says the health of more than 180,000 people in northern Unity State is at risk due to drinking of water contaminated by crude oil.
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Those who committed crimes to not be pardoned – Civil society
17 South Sudanese civil society organizations say that people suspected of committing crimes should be excluded from the recent presidential amnesty. Continue reading “Those who committed crimes to not be pardoned – Civil society”