The US government has expressed disappointment over the delay of the peace partners in South Sudan to form a transitional government. Continue reading “US “disappointed” by slowed formation of interim gov’t”
Month: January 2016
Peace now, “shape of country” later – UK
The United Kingdom government says the parties to the peace agreement should go ahead with implementation of the peace agreement and discuss the shape of the country later. Continue reading “Peace now, “shape of country” later – UK”
Inferno ashes six county buildings in Bor
An inferno has burned to ashes six county department buildings in Bor town in Jonglei State. Continue reading “Inferno ashes six county buildings in Bor”
Two shot dead in ambushes in Wau
Two people have been shot dead in separate road ambushes in Wau state. Continue reading “Two shot dead in ambushes in Wau”
South Sudan among five most corrupt countries
The anti-corruption campaign group, Transparency International, has ranked South Sudan among the five most corrupt countries in the world. Continue reading “South Sudan among five most corrupt countries”
Trade Union urges MTN to lift suspension of staff
The South Sudan Workers Trade Union has urged the telecommunication company, MTN, to reverse the decision to suspend national staff leaders over a petition seeking pay rise. Continue reading “Trade Union urges MTN to lift suspension of staff”
Security agencies to track flow of foreign hard currency
Relevant security agencies have been deployed to track the flow of foreign hard currency auctioned by the Central Bank weekly, says the government . Continue reading “Security agencies to track flow of foreign hard currency”
Rights group pushes for UN arms embargo on S. Sudan
The rights group, Amnesty International has urged the UN Security Council to act on a report of its panel of sanction monitors who have recommended an arms embargo on South Sudan. Continue reading “Rights group pushes for UN arms embargo on S. Sudan”
SPLM/IO want state of emergency in the country ended
The leader of the SPLM in Opposition, Dr Riek Machar, has called for the lifting of state of emergency imposed after the outbreak of the conflict in 2013. Continue reading “SPLM/IO want state of emergency in the country ended”
Wau governor assures aid agencies of access
The governor of Wau, Elias Waya, has asked security forces to allow aid workers to access remote parts of the state. Continue reading “Wau governor assures aid agencies of access”