The Director of Juba International Airport is urging senior government officials to follow procedures upon their arrival in the country and attend the compulsory medical check for Ebola virus. Continue reading “Government officials evade Ebola scanning at the airport”
Month: August 2014
US condemns detention of IGAD monitors
The U.S. government has condemned the temporary detention of six members of the IGAD Monitoring and Verification Mechanism team and three aircrew by the SPLA in Opposition forces. Continue reading “US condemns detention of IGAD monitors”
3 crew members die in the downed UN helicopter
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has confirmed that three crew members of a UN-contracted MI-8 helicopter have died in yesterday’s crash near Bentiu, Unity State. Continue reading “3 crew members die in the downed UN helicopter”
Government, SPLM-IO urged to implement the 45-day ultimatum
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization is urging the warring parties to implement just signed agreement. Continue reading “Government, SPLM-IO urged to implement the 45-day ultimatum”
Malaria kills 50 in Tonj
Nearly 50 people have died of malaria this month in Tonj-North County, Warrap State, authorities have said. Continue reading “Malaria kills 50 in Tonj”
Schools in Lakes’ violence-affected areas remain closed
Authorities in Lakes State say schools in the area where a paramount chief was killed early this month remain closed due to fear of insecurity. Continue reading “Schools in Lakes’ violence-affected areas remain closed”
EU ‘shocked by collective failure of leaders’
The European Union Envoy to the Horn of Africa Region, Alexander Rondos, says they are disappointed and shocked over what he calls collective failure of the leaders of South Sudan. Continue reading “EU ‘shocked by collective failure of leaders’”
IGAD okays formation of interim gov’t in 45 days
In the peace talks in Addis Ababa, IGAD Leaders have agreed to the formation of a Transitional Government of National Unity within 45 days. Continue reading “IGAD okays formation of interim gov’t in 45 days”
Police and soldier shoot each other dead
A police officer and an SPLA soldier have shot each other dead at Wanyjok in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Continue reading “Police and soldier shoot each other dead”
Latest round of talks ‘productive’
The latest round of talks has been the most productive, the Chairman of the IGAD envoys to the South Sudan peace dialogue in Addis Ababa has announced. Continue reading “Latest round of talks ‘productive’”