Security situation is calm in Raja County, where thirteen people were killed in a road ambush last week, according to the Police Commissioner of Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Continue reading Raja calm after ambush that claimed 13 lives
Month: February 2015
Over 6,000 Unity State IDPs return home
More than 6,000 people who were displaced in the current conflict have returned to their homes since November, the he Minister of Information in Unity State has said. Continue reading Over 6,000 Unity State IDPs return home
Bee Keeping business thrives in Yei
Edimon Gogo, assistant commissioner of agriculture, says Bee keeping is one of the growing economic activities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State.
WBG new cabinet ministers sworn in
The newly appointed State Cabinet Ministers and Advisors of Western Bahr El- Ghazal have been sworn in today. Continue reading WBG new cabinet ministers sworn in
Ikotos & Budi counties embrace peace
Communities from Ikotos and Budi Counties in Eastern Equatoria State have signed a peace agreement to avoid conflict amongst themselves.
The Catholic Diocese of Torit facilitated the peace and reconciliation dialogue with support from its partners.
The Chief facilitator of the conference, Kongo Manasseh, says the two communities have resolved to engage in continuous dialogue and ensure that resources are shared equally amongst them.
“We shall renounce permanently any resort to cattle raiding, revenge killing and any form of violence in our communities. We here after allow freedom of movement for our people amongst our communities without any hindrances or threat of violence, we also agree to stop road ambushes immediately.” He said.
Gov’t delegation to Addis talks returns to Juba
The government’s delegation to the peace talks has returned to Juba this afternoon after signing an agreement to re-activate the implementation of the cessation of Hostilities. Continue reading Gov’t delegation to Addis talks returns to Juba
Warring parties reactivate cease-hostilities pact
The warring parties have signed an agreement to re-activate the implementation of cessation of hostilities and identify areas for negotiations for a comprehensive peace deal. Continue reading Warring parties reactivate cease-hostilities pact
Kidnapped Bulgarian crew members handed over to WFP
The World Food Program says six of its crew members who were kidnapped by the SPLM-North in Sudan have been handed over safely to their office in South Sudan. Continue reading Kidnapped Bulgarian crew members handed over to WFP
Zambian leader to boost S. Sudan quest for peace
Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, has been chosen at the request of the warring parties to boost the on-going regional mediation efforts to end the conflict in the country. Continue reading Zambian leader to boost S. Sudan quest for peace
Australia: Musicians form association
South Sudanese musicians in Australia have initiated a process of establishing the first independent association in Australia. Continue reading Australia: Musicians form association