Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta is calling upon South Sudan leaders to expedite the ongoing peace process for the sake of the citizens. Continue reading Expedite peace process, Kiir, Riek told
Month: June 2015
One-day old child killed in Farajala attack
A one-day old child was killed this morning when opposition forces attacked Farajala locality, Wau County, authorities have told Eye Radio. Continue reading One-day old child killed in Farajala attack
10 Opposition leaders defect
10 former members of the SPLM-In opposition have arrived in Juba today after splitting from the leadership of Dr. Riak Machar. Continue reading 10 Opposition leaders defect
Fighting erupt in Malakal
Fighting erupted between the government and the SPLA-In opposition in Malakal Town on Saturday evening, the Upper Nile State information minister has said. Continue reading Fighting erupt in Malakal
Cairo: Bear with conditions or go back to S Sudan, striking scholars told
Students on government scholarship in Egypt say they have been given option to return to south Sudan until the government avails money for their bursaries. Continue reading Cairo: Bear with conditions or go back to S Sudan, striking scholars told
US pushes for sanctions against six commanders
The Obama Administration has proposed six rival commanders from South Sudan be the first people blacklisted by the UN Security Council for threatening the peace and stability of the country. Continue reading US pushes for sanctions against six commanders
Church on crimes committed in conflict
The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) says the warring parties must be held accountable for the crimes they have committed during the 18-month conflict. Continue reading Church on crimes committed in conflict
Kiir fires two senior staff members of his office
The President has sacked two senior officials from his office. Continue reading Kiir fires two senior staff members of his office
Warring parties must account for crimes committed – the church
The warring parties must be held accountable for the crimes alleged committed during the conflict, the South Sudan Council of Churches has said. Continue reading Warring parties must account for crimes committed – the church
Warring parties to meet after Ramadhan
IGAD chief mediator Seyoum Mesfin says the warring parties will meet at a summit in Addis Ababa after the Muslims’ Holy Month of Ramadan to negotiate a final peace agreement. Continue reading Warring parties to meet after Ramadhan