U.S President Barack Obama has issued a memorandum allowing for the provision of assistance on Military Education and Training, and Peacekeeping Operations to South Sudan. Continue reading US to continue military assistance to South Sudan
Day: October 7, 2016
Juba solar power project disrupted by conflict, says minister
The Minister of Electricity in the transitional government says plans to have a 24-hour supply in Juba by December have been disrupted by the conflict. Continue reading Juba solar power project disrupted by conflict, says minister
Charge or release Elias Waya, rights group says
The human rights group, Amnesty International, has urged South Sudanese authorities to either charge or release former Wau Governor Elias Waya from detention. Continue reading Charge or release Elias Waya, rights group says
UN: Cholera death toll reaches 37, spreads to new areas
The United Nations says about 2,400 cases of Cholera and 37 deaths have been reported in in South Sudan since the outbreak of the disease in May this year. Continue reading UN: Cholera death toll reaches 37, spreads to new areas
Governor: Food shortage hits Buma
The Governor of Buma State says bad roads have caused shortage of goods in main market. Continue reading Governor: Food shortage hits Buma