IGAD and other partners to the South Sudan peace agreement have condemned calls by opposition leaders for a renewal of armed conflict. Continue reading “IGAD, JMEC, EU and Troika condemn calls for more violence”
Day: October 6, 2016
Youth group starts peace campaign
A youth group has started a nation-wide campaign for peace and reconciliation. Continue reading “Youth group starts peace campaign”
Lobong sounds alarm over hunger in Namurnyang
Authorities in Nyamuruyang State are calling on humanitarian organizations to deliver food assistance to the people affected by hunger. Continue reading “Lobong sounds alarm over hunger in Namurnyang”
UNMISS troops ‘abandoned posts’ in July fighting in Juba – report
A report by the Centre for Civilians in Conflict says some UNMISS forces fled their posts during the fighting in Juba in July, leaving their weapons behind to be taken by youth sheltering at the camp. Continue reading “UNMISS troops ‘abandoned posts’ in July fighting in Juba – report”
More civilians flee to Gambella
More than 32,000 South Sudanese have sought refuge in the Gambella region of Ethiopia since September,the Danish Refugee Council has said. Continue reading “More civilians flee to Gambella”
Media bodies ask gov’t to probe Vuni’s death
Three media organizations have called for investigations into the killings and harassment of journalists in the country. Continue reading “Media bodies ask gov’t to probe Vuni’s death”
