The Uganda Peoples Defense Force says it will leave South Sudan this week. Continue reading “UPDF to leave S Sudan next week”
Day: July 20, 2016
Hundreds protest against ‘foreign intervention’ in Juba
Hundreds of people have demonstrated in Juba today against the proposed deployment of foreign forces in South Sudan. Continue reading “Hundreds protest against ‘foreign intervention’ in Juba”
Amadi calm after recent fighting
The Minister of Information in Amadi State says it is now calm in Mundri, after a clash between the SPLA and youth suspected to be loyal to insurgent Wisley Welebe.
Victor Maburuk says the youth have been attacking the town over the past one week; the last clash was three days ago. No casualties were reported.
“Now the situation is calm the security is normal in the town and people have come back,” he told Eye Radio.
Mr Maburuk says it is now time for humanitarian agencies to intervene and provide assistance to the displaced.
“We need an emergency humanitarian assistance to those who were displaced into churches,” Mr Maburuk added.
Machar can have a “3rd security force”
The President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace in the Vatican says President Salva Kiir told him he is ready to allow a third force for Dr Riek Machar. Continue reading “Machar can have a “3rd security force””
IOM gears up response to cholera outbreak in Juba
The International Organization for Migration says it is setting up oral rehydration stations in Juba as part of its response to suspected Cholera infections in Juba. Continue reading “IOM gears up response to cholera outbreak in Juba”
Red Cross collects ‘many bodies’, won’t reveal details
The South Sudan Red Cross Society says it has collected many dead bodies of people killed in the current fighting in Juba and buried them in two different mass graves. Continue reading “Red Cross collects ‘many bodies’, won’t reveal details”
SPLM-IO leaders echo Kiir’s rejection of more foreign troops
Two senior members of the SPLM-IO say the party is against the recommendations by the region and the international community Continue reading “SPLM-IO leaders echo Kiir’s rejection of more foreign troops”
Nzara teachers demand unpaid salaries
The County Commissioner of Nzara County, Gbudwe State says primary school teachers are on a sit-in strike over lack of salaries since April this year. Continue reading “Nzara teachers demand unpaid salaries”
