President Salva Kiir has issued a decree declaring a permanent ceasefire across the country. Continue reading Kiir declares nationwide ceasefire
Month: June 2018
Machar orders forces to ceasefire
The leader of the SPLM-IO, Dr. Riek Machar has ordered his forces to observe a permanent ceasefire around the country starting at midnight 30th June, 2018. Continue reading Machar orders forces to ceasefire
Sixteen people killed in fresh fighting in Eastern Lakes
About sixteen people have been killed in two separate incidents in Nyang County of Eastern Lakes state, according to the Information Minister. Continue reading Sixteen people killed in fresh fighting in Eastern Lakes
Kiir urges social media users to support peace efforts
President Salva Kiir has reportedly appealed to the general public to desist from hate-mongering and posting negative comments on social media, after signing the Khartoum agreement on a permanent ceasefire. Continue reading Kiir urges social media users to support peace efforts
Security Council told to support Kiir-Machar talks
The Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations has called on the UN Security Council to support the face-to-face meeting between President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar. Continue reading Security Council told to support Kiir-Machar talks
Families in Leer receives aid months later
Communities in Leer, Southern Liech State are receiving assistance after over 2 months of suspension of aid distribution to the area. Continue reading Families in Leer receives aid months later
Child sex on the rise in Torit -Governor
Torit government says it has recorded an increase in the number of rape cases in the state. Continue reading Child sex on the rise in Torit -Governor
Suspected killers of two women arrested
Three people have been arrested after yesterday’s killing of two women in Juba’s residential area of Kapuri. Continue reading Suspected killers of two women arrested
More children killed in armed conflicts in 2017
More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed due to conflict last year around the world, a UN report said. Continue reading More children killed in armed conflicts in 2017
Gov’t calls for strong ceasefire monitoring mechanism
A Senior Presidential Advisor is calling on the African Union and IGAD to establish a strong ceasefire monitoring mechanism to guarantee full compliance to the signed ceasefire agreement. Continue reading Gov’t calls for strong ceasefire monitoring mechanism