The government has released seven out of 11 political detainees to the custody of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, the AFP reports. Continue reading “Govt releases 7 political detainees”
Month: January 2014
Gov’t to press charges of treason against the masterminds of ‘attempted coup’
The government says it will press charges of treason against only the masterminds of the December 15 incident, which it describes as an attempted coup. Continue reading “Gov’t to press charges of treason against the masterminds of ‘attempted coup’”
Situation of IDPs within Malakal town is ‘horrible’ – Onyoti
The leader of the minority parties in the National Legislative Assembly says the situation of the displaced persons within Malakal town is ‘horrible’. Continue reading “Situation of IDPs within Malakal town is ‘horrible’ – Onyoti”
Ngok Dinka-Misseriya clashes leave 18 dead
At least 18 people were killed in clashes between the Dinka Ngok and the Misseriya in Abyei on Sunday, says an official. Continue reading “Ngok Dinka-Misseriya clashes leave 18 dead”
NBGs women protest against killing in the country
Women in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state have staged a peaceful demonstration in Aweil town to demand an end to killing and hostilities in the country. Continue reading “NBGs women protest against killing in the country”
Govt completes investigation of ‘attempted coup’ suspects
The government says the investigation into the role the 11 political detainees played in the alleged coup has been completed. Continue reading “Govt completes investigation of ‘attempted coup’ suspects”
NPS takes security measures to ‘gain IDPs’ trust’
The National Police Service says it has taken security measures to regain the trust of people living in UN camps. Continue reading “NPS takes security measures to ‘gain IDPs’ trust’”
Unity State forms a committee to tackle IDP-returnee-issues
The government of Unity state has formed a committee to respond to the needs of returnees, IDPs and about 700 defected soldiers who have returned to their units. Continue reading “Unity State forms a committee to tackle IDP-returnee-issues”
Susan Page urges S Sudanese to work towards a united, prosperous nation
The US ambassador to South Sudan is calling on all citizens to work towards a united and prosperous country. Continue reading “Susan Page urges S Sudanese to work towards a united, prosperous nation”
Malakal hospital overwhelmed with patients
The situation at Malakal Teaching Hospital in Upper Nile is bad, according the state Minister of Information. Continue reading “Malakal hospital overwhelmed with patients”