The Administrator of Greater Pibor says some of the provisions of an agreement he signed with the government last year have not been implemented. Continue reading “Gov’t fails to honor parts of its pact with Yau Yau”
Month: May 2015
Quarreling peace negotiators should be ‘reshuffled’ – official
The Deputy Speaker of the Council of States says the representatives of the government and the opposition are responsible for the delay of the peace talks. Continue reading “Quarreling peace negotiators should be ‘reshuffled’ – official”
Ghanaian appointed Ki-moon Deputy Special Representative in SS
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Eugene Owusu from Ghana as his Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Continue reading “Ghanaian appointed Ki-moon Deputy Special Representative in SS”
UN food trucks to be escorted
All convoys of trucks carrying humanitarian assistance to insecure parts of the country will now be escorted by security forces, the government has said. Continue reading “UN food trucks to be escorted”
UN peacekeeper wounded in Malakal
UNMISS says a peacekeeper was wounded in a random shooting around its camp in Malakal yesterday. Continue reading “UN peacekeeper wounded in Malakal”
Gogrial: Displaced residents need food aid
Communities in Gogrial East and Gogrial West are facing hunger due to recent communal clashes, a Warrap government official has said. Continue reading “Gogrial: Displaced residents need food aid”
5 youth to attend youth leadership training in the US
Five young South Sudanese have been selected by the US embassy to attend the Young African Leadership Initiative in the United State. Continue reading “5 youth to attend youth leadership training in the US”
UNMISS mandate extended
The UN Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations mission in the country until November. Continue reading “UNMISS mandate extended”
Mundri: SPLA told to stay in barracks
The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Joseph Bakosoro has called on the SPLA soldiers in Mundri West County to return to the barracks. Continue reading “Mundri: SPLA told to stay in barracks”
Hunger strike enters 15th day
A South Sudanese human rights activist in the US has now spent 15 days on a hunger strike, demanding President Barack Obama’s administration to help bring peace to South Sudan. Continue reading “Hunger strike enters 15th day”