The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission say it is planning to resume weekly meeting of its members in Juba. Continue reading “JMEC to resume weekly meetings”
Month: July 2016
WHO confirms the cholera outbreak in Juba
The World Health Organization has issued a statement confirming a cholera outbreak in Juba. Continue reading “WHO confirms the cholera outbreak in Juba”
Sudan Embassy says still issuing entry visas to S. Sudanese
Sudan Embassy in Juba says it has not stopped issuing entry visas to South Sudanese and other nationals who are willing to travel to Sudan.
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Doctor recommends Taban’s immediate release
A doctor has recommended that the Chief Editor of the Juba Monitor Newspaper be immediately released from police custody, says its Associate Editor, Anna Nimiriano. Continue reading “Doctor recommends Taban’s immediate release”
US: Changes in First Vice Presidency should sustain peace
The U.S State Department says any political changes within the Transitional Government of National Unity should ensure that the implementation of the peace agreement is not hindered. Continue reading “US: Changes in First Vice Presidency should sustain peace”
More protests against coming of foreign troops
Civil society groups in Imatong and Wau State held demonstrations rejecting any move of deploying foreign forces in South Sudan. Continue reading “More protests against coming of foreign troops”
UNHCR: South Sudanese new arrivals in Uganda hit 37,000+
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees says 37,890 people have been forced to flee the country to Uganda following the recent clashes between the SPLA and Opposition forces in Juba. Continue reading “UNHCR: South Sudanese new arrivals in Uganda hit 37,000+”
Kiir relieves Finance Minister Deng Athorbei
President Salva Kiir has removed the Minister of Finance, David Deng Athorbei, in a mini-cabinet reshuffle. Continue reading “Kiir relieves Finance Minister Deng Athorbei”
Kiir swears in Taban Deng as First Vice President
The former SPLM-IO chief negotiator, Taban Deng Gai has been sworn in as the First Vice President. Continue reading “Kiir swears in Taban Deng as First Vice President”
Standby cholera response team set up in Yei
The Ministry of Health in Yei River State has set up an emergency team of doctors, nurses and lab technicians to respond to suspected cases of cholera that may be reported. Continue reading “Standby cholera response team set up in Yei”