The government of Wau celebrates the Country’s sixth Independence anniversary today despite its cancelation at the national level. Continue reading “South Sudan marks “low-keyed” independence day”
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Public holiday
The Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development has declared Monday 10th July, 2017 a public holiday to extend the marking of the 6th anniversary of Independence. Continue reading “Public holiday”
Ceasefire monitors accuse SPLA of restricting movement
The ceasefire and transitional security monitors say government forces stopped their patrol team at a checkpoint near Rejaf and restricted their movement this week. Continue reading “Ceasefire monitors accuse SPLA of restricting movement”
RPF is a “wrong focus,” Prendergast says
The regional protection force, to be deployed in Juba soon, will have no impact on civilians in need of protection says John Prendergast, the founding director of the Enough Project which campaigns against genocide and crimes against humanity. Continue reading “RPF is a “wrong focus,” Prendergast says”
Media Authority maintains rejection of foreign journalists
The Media Authority says it is maintaining its rejection of 20 foreign journalists from reporting in South Sudan. Continue reading “Media Authority maintains rejection of foreign journalists”
“Famine no longer” in parts of South Sudan -report
There is no more famine in parts of former Unity state, according to the latest report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Continue reading ““Famine no longer” in parts of South Sudan -report”
Only two cases of political detainees being processed -Dept.Public Prosecution
The Director of Public Prosecution in the Ministry of Justice says the department is only aware of two political detainees who are under the custody of the security forces. Continue reading “Only two cases of political detainees being processed -Dept.Public Prosecution”
Truth,Reconciliation & Healing Commission to begin public consultations
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has welcomed the beginning of a process to sensitize people about drafting a law establishing the Truth, Reconciliation and Healing Commission. Continue reading “Truth,Reconciliation & Healing Commission to begin public consultations”
Mogae says hostilities overshadow implementation of peace deal
The chairperson of the JMEC says the pace of the implementation of the peace agreement is too slow despite a very good working relationship between President Salva Kiir and Taban Deng Gai. Continue reading “Mogae says hostilities overshadow implementation of peace deal”
Women MPs warn over family bill
The Chairperson of the Women Parliamentary Caucus in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly says the caucus will move a private member bill to protect women if the Minister of Justice fails to do so. Continue reading “Women MPs warn over family bill”
