The U.S Embassy in Juba says a decision to allow for the provision of assistance on Military Education and Training, and Peacekeeping Operations to South Sudan, is to help the implementation of the peace agreement. Continue reading “U.S says military assistance to South Sudan part of peace”
Day: October 13, 2016
30 children jailed in Juba for years without trial
The National Prison Service says some 30 children have been held at the Juba Prison without trial for years now for allegedly committing various crimes. Continue reading “30 children jailed in Juba for years without trial”
Eastern Nile: 7 women and children missing after attacks
Three women and more than four children are still missing after armed men attacked farmers in Jalhak in Eastern Nile State. Continue reading “Eastern Nile: 7 women and children missing after attacks”
Riek decries lack of new initiative on peace deal
Former First Vice President Dr Riek Machar says regional bodies and the United Nations are failing to rescue the South Sudan peace agreement. Continue reading “Riek decries lack of new initiative on peace deal”
TGoNU seeks loans against oil deposits
The Minister of Petroleum, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, says the transitional government is making efforts to borrow 200 billion US dollars from investors to be used in development. Continue reading “TGoNU seeks loans against oil deposits”
Road killings: Kiir appeals for forgiveness
President Salva Kiir has called on relatives of victims killed in recent road ambushes to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their hands. Continue reading “Road killings: Kiir appeals for forgiveness”
Kenyan MPs call for sanctions on South Sudanese leaders
Members of Parliament in Kenya are due to consider next week a motion that will enable their government to carry out targeted sanctions on South Sudanese leaders. Continue reading “Kenyan MPs call for sanctions on South Sudanese leaders”