President Salva Kiir says the former Chief of General Staff of the SPLA, General Paul Malong Awan, wants security assurances before he returns to Juba. Continue reading “TRANSCRIPT: President Kiir’s full statement on Gen. Malong’s dismissal”
Day: May 12, 2017
Norway to convene a reconciliation conference between gov’t and opposition
The Norwegian Special Envoy to South Sudan says his country has invited the government of South Sudan and the Opposition to attend a reconciliation conference in Norway next Month. Continue reading “Norway to convene a reconciliation conference between gov’t and opposition”
Jonglei youth urged to withdraw from Buma areas
The Governor of Jonglei State, Philip Aguer, says community chiefs and county commissioners have been directed to convince the youth who are at the border with Buma State to return home. Continue reading “Jonglei youth urged to withdraw from Buma areas”
Aid agencies resume operations in Aburoc, Fashoda state.
The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says essential supplies have been delivered to people in need in Aburoc in Fashoda State after the deployment of peacekeepers. Continue reading “Aid agencies resume operations in Aburoc, Fashoda state.”
Kiir makes changes within the Min. Justice and the military
President Salva Kiir has made several changes within the Ministry of Justice by relieving several legal counsels, and also promoted senior ranking military officers within the Ministry of Defense. Continue reading “Kiir makes changes within the Min. Justice and the military”
“My priority is to stabilize the country” – Gen Ajonga
The newly appointed SPLA Chief of General Staff says the priority of the army is to stabilize the country through the implementation of the terms of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. Continue reading ““My priority is to stabilize the country” – Gen Ajonga”