The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it has found evidence of ‘widespread human rights abuses allegedly committed by the SPLA and associated armed groups’ during the recent clashes in Unity State. Continue reading “UN uncovers rights abuses in Unity”
Month: June 2015
More civilians flee to Sudan
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Sudan says more than 15,000 South Sudanese crossed into Sudan this month. Continue reading “More civilians flee to Sudan”
Commemorate in spirit of restoring peace
The former speaker of the regional legislative assembly says this Independence Day should be celebrated in the spirit of restoring peace in the country. Continue reading “Commemorate in spirit of restoring peace”
Civil groups hold discussions with AU Envoy
Civil society organizations are holding a two-day meeting with the African Union High Representative for South Sudan. Continue reading “Civil groups hold discussions with AU Envoy”
No to sanctions ‘without strategy’ – Crisis Group
The international Crisis Group says the UN Security Council’s decision to blacklist six military leaders ‘undermines the renewed impetus for a coordinated international approach to peacemaking in South Sudan’. Continue reading “No to sanctions ‘without strategy’ – Crisis Group”
Finance minister tables 10 billion pound annual budget
The Minister of Finance today before the national parliament presented a budget of over ten billion pounds for the fiscal 2015/ 2016. Continue reading “Finance minister tables 10 billion pound annual budget”
CES bans witch-doctors’ posters
The Central Equatoria State parliament has tabled a motion on banning public display of posters advertising the work of traditional doctors across Juba town. Continue reading “CES bans witch-doctors’ posters”
Kiir-Riek talks progressing well, Amum
There has been progress in the meeting between the president Salva Kiir and Riek Machar in Nairobi, the SPLM Secretary-General, Pagan Amum, has said. Continue reading “Kiir-Riek talks progressing well, Amum”
S Sudanese girl wins prestigious award in Canada
A former South Sudan refugee girl has received the prestigious Terry Fox Humanitarian Award in Canada. Continue reading “S Sudanese girl wins prestigious award in Canada”
Cholera death toll rises
One person has died and 40 new cases of cholera have been registered, according to the Central Equatoria State Minister of Health. Continue reading “Cholera death toll rises”