The process of demarcating the border between South Sudan and Uganda has been delayed due to lack of funds, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. Continue reading “Why South Sudan-Uganda border demarcation stalled”
Month: June 2016
The Sixteen’s lawyers submit appeal against the ruling
The defense lawyers of the sixteen individuals convicted of playing a role in the loss of more than $14 million from the Office of the President have submitted their appeal against the ruling in court. Continue reading “The Sixteen’s lawyers submit appeal against the ruling”
Over 10,000 Wau civilians seek safety at UN camp
The UN Mission in South Sudan says it has provided protection to more than 10,000 people who fled violence in Wau Town in an area adjacent to its site. Continue reading “Over 10,000 Wau civilians seek safety at UN camp”
Kiir-Riek cooperation ‘fairly good’
The First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar, says the level of cooperation among leaders in implementing the peace agreement is fairly good. Continue reading “Kiir-Riek cooperation ‘fairly good’”
AU asked to demarcate South Sudan-Sudan border
Sudan and South Sudan have asked the African Union to start demarcating the border between the two countries at the end of this month, according to the Minister of Defense. Continue reading “AU asked to demarcate South Sudan-Sudan border”
The iron woman: Widowed and raising an ‘army’ of twins
Have you ever lost a loved one, a husband or wife? If yes, how did it feel like to be widowed, to be left alone in this cold cruel world, with a mountain of responsibility without a notice? Continue reading “The iron woman: Widowed and raising an ‘army’ of twins”
Gov’t orders ex-officials out of its quarters after lawsuit against Dr Gai
The Minister of Finance, David Deng Athorbei, is digging deep into the public coffers to pay bills for officials who have been living in hotels for years now, officials at the health ministry have said. Continue reading “Gov’t orders ex-officials out of its quarters after lawsuit against Dr Gai”
Gov’t to meet demands of striking judges
The judges and justices who are on strike say the government has agreed to meet some of their demands during negotiations with the Presidential Advisor for Legal Affairs. Continue reading “Gov’t to meet demands of striking judges”
South Sudan ratifies a UNESCO convention
The United Nations says South Sudan has committed to protecting cultural and natural sites of outstanding universal value by signing the World Heritage Convention. Continue reading “South Sudan ratifies a UNESCO convention”
Malakal killings: Defense unaware of UN report
The Minister of Defense says his office has not received a notification from the UN that two SPLA soldiers contributed to the killing of civilians in Malakal in February. Continue reading “Malakal killings: Defense unaware of UN report”
