The SSPDF has regained control over Gumuruk County headquarters in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, an army spokesperson has said. Continue reading “SSPDF “dislodges” White Army from Gumuruk town – Gen. Lul”
Month: December 2022
Jebel market traders count losses as fire destroys shops
Some traders are counting losses after fire gutted their shops at Jebel market in Juba Wednesday evening. Continue reading “Jebel market traders count losses as fire destroys shops”
AU urged to help govt disarm, demobilize armed civilians in S. Sudan
A South Sudan diplomat to the African Union urged the continental body to intervene and assist the government in the disarmament and demobilization of armed civilians in South Sudan. Continue reading “AU urged to help govt disarm, demobilize armed civilians in S. Sudan”
Over 300 peace soldiers desert training camp over lack of food
More than 300 peace soldiers at the Rambur center have deserted the training camp since September this year over lack of food and medicines. Continue reading “Over 300 peace soldiers desert training camp over lack of food”
Govt optimistic of non-signatories joining peace in 2023
The Minister of Information has said he is optimistic that the non-signatories will join the unity government in the New Year for the implementation of the 2018 peace accord. Continue reading “Govt optimistic of non-signatories joining peace in 2023”
Scarce opportunities push S. Sudanese refugees to gambling, drug abuse
Some South Sudanese refugees in Uganda say the dire situation and lack of opportunities in the camps has forced them to engage in negative practices. Continue reading “Scarce opportunities push S. Sudanese refugees to gambling, drug abuse”
UNMISS, partners ask Jonglei youth to cease violence
The UN mission in South Sudan and international partners have called for an immediate end to mounting violence in the Greater Pibor area carried out by armed youth from Jonglei state. Continue reading “UNMISS, partners ask Jonglei youth to cease violence”
Rambur soldiers decry hunger, appeal for deployment
Some soldiers at the Rambur training center have asked the Joint Defense Board to clarify the delay of their deployment as they go to bed without food. Continue reading “Rambur soldiers decry hunger, appeal for deployment”
Kiir to DRC-bound battalion: Don’t go and cause chaos
President Salva Kiir on Wednesday saw off the over 700 soldiers expected to depart to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the regional peacekeeping mission. Continue reading “Kiir to DRC-bound battalion: Don’t go and cause chaos”
Former Pope Benedict XVI “very sick” – says Vatican
The Vatican confirmed on Wednesday that the health of pope emeritus Benedict XVI is deteriorating, but says he is stable and under medical care, Catholic News Agency reports. Continue reading “Former Pope Benedict XVI “very sick” – says Vatican”
