The Juba City Council has directed all the water tankers in the town not to fetch water directly from the river. Continue reading “Juba authorities block wagons from supplying river water”
Month: July 2016
TGoNU delegation to lobby UN support in New York
A delegation of the Transitional Government of National Unity will visit the United Nations in New York to appeal for support, according to the Vice President, James Wani igga. Continue reading “TGoNU delegation to lobby UN support in New York”
S. Sudan cuts visa fee for Ugandan citizens
The directorate of Immigration has reduced the cost of the entry visa fee from 100 to 50 US dollars, for Ugandan citizens coming to South Sudan. Continue reading “S. Sudan cuts visa fee for Ugandan citizens”
Taban Deng speaks on Machar’s statement on his appointment
Taban Deng Gai has dismissed the statement made by Dr. Riek Machar that his appointment is in violation of the peace agreement. Continue reading “Taban Deng speaks on Machar’s statement on his appointment”
US Ambassador to UNSC urges immediate action on S. Sudan
The U.S Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power has urged the Security Council to act immediately to avoid a recurrence of violence in South Sudan. Continue reading “US Ambassador to UNSC urges immediate action on S. Sudan”
Machar says to return to Juba to assume 1st VP role
The leader of the SPLM-IO, Dr. Riek Machar, says he will return to Juba to assume the role of the First Vice President, despite the appointment of Taban Deng as his replacement. Continue reading “Machar says to return to Juba to assume 1st VP role”
WFP to keep providing assistance, despite warehouse looting
The World Food Programme says it will continue to provide food assistance to civilians in South Sudan despite the recent looting of its warehouse in Juba. Continue reading “WFP to keep providing assistance, despite warehouse looting”
SPLA dismisses as “fake” implicating letters on social media
The SPLA General Headquarters has dismissed as fake, documents circulating on social media that claims the army is conducting military offensive against Dr. Riek Machar’s positions in Equatoria region.
On Monday, three documents allegedly written from the office of the Chief of General Staff came up on social media, alleging that the SPLA has been instructed to attack Dr. Riek Machar’s hideouts.
One of the documents also seems to direct the SPLA troops to capture Dr. Riek Machar, dead or alive, and to deploy along the border with Democratic Republic of Congo, to prevent him from fleeing.
Another document also alleges that President Salva Kiir, as the Commander-in-Chief, directed the army to shoot down any un-cleared aircraft on South Sudan airspace.
The letters were printed on what appears to be SPLA letter heads and allegedly signed by the Chief of General Staff, Paul Malong Awan. [Click to read letters: Document-1 , Document-2 , Document-3]
However, the SPLA spokesperson, Brigadier Lul Ruai says the documents are fake and do not have any connection with how SPLA communicates military directives.
“The letter dated 8th July, 2016 is false. Because on the same date, the First Vice President, as well as, the Commander-in Chief, of the SPLA, His Excellency, President Slava Kiir Mayardiit were at J1until the same departure of the former First Vice President [Riek Machar] late at night on that day.
“Second point, the orders were inconsistent with the Republican Order, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities among the two forces, as of 11th July 201 16, starting from 6pm to 1800Hrs. Third, these fake letters do not have reference numbers, fourth, these fake letters do not have authenticated urgency seals….these fake letters are wrongly copied….
UN documents 120 rape cases in Juba
At least 120 rape cases by men in military uniform and in plain clothes, against civilians seeking protection around Juba following the recent clashes have been documented by the United Nations, says the agency’s Deputy Spokesperson.
Continue reading “UN documents 120 rape cases in Juba”
12 SPLA soldiers arrested, to be charged with war crimes
The army has arrested about 12 soldiers accused of committing crimes against civilians and fellow officers during the recent clashes in Juba, says the SPLA spokesperson. Continue reading “12 SPLA soldiers arrested, to be charged with war crimes”