The Chairman of the SPLM, President Salva Kiir has named Jemma Nunu Kumba as the party deputy secretary-general. She replaces Dr Ann Itto. Continue reading “Jemma Nunu appointed SPLM deputy Sec-Gen”
Month: October 2015
IGAD accuses SPLA of violating ceasefire
IGAD monitors say government forces violated the ceasefire in Unity and Upper Nile states at the end of last month. Continue reading “IGAD accuses SPLA of violating ceasefire”
Survey on perception of truth, justice, reconciliation and healing
UNDP, the Ministry of Justice, and the South Sudan Law Society have released the first survey on the perception of truth, justice, reconciliation and healing in South Sudan. Continue reading “Survey on perception of truth, justice, reconciliation and healing”
Indiana University offers scholarships to S Sudanese
An official from the Indiana University has announced scholarship to 20 south Sudanese students to attend a master’s degree programs in education at the University of Juba. Continue reading “Indiana University offers scholarships to S Sudanese”
Olony uses UN barge to transport arms – Aguer
Barges that were seized while delivering humanitarian assistance to Upper Nile is being used by the SPLM/IO to transport weapons to its forces. Continue reading “Olony uses UN barge to transport arms – Aguer”
Upper Nile residents asked to remain united…
The Caretaker Governor of Upper Nile State has urged his people to stay united despite the creation of more states. Continue reading “Upper Nile residents asked to remain united…”
Implement peace deal, achieve lasting peace
The ambassador of the Netherlands to South Sudan has called upon the warring parties to fully implement the peace agreement. Continue reading “Implement peace deal, achieve lasting peace”
Ex-NBGS finance minister released without charges
The former minister of finance in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal state has been released. Continue reading “Ex-NBGS finance minister released without charges”
Businesses collapse in Wau
More than 200 shops have been closed in Wau, Western Bahr el-Ghazal, due to shortage of US dollars to import goods. Continue reading “Businesses collapse in Wau”
Olony seizes relief food barges
Forces loyal to Gen Johnson Olony have seized barges delivering food to Upper Nile, state officials have announced. Continue reading “Olony seizes relief food barges”