The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in South Sudan is calling on President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar to earnestly supervise the implementation of the pre-transitional issues within the extended six months period. Continue reading UNMISS calls for regular meetings between Kiir & Riek
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South Africa commits $50 million for oil exploration in S.Sudan
South Sudan and South Africa have officially signed an oil deal worth $50 million. Continue reading South Africa commits $50 million for oil exploration in S.Sudan
10 abducted children returned to Jonglei
Jonglei state government says it has in its custody, ten children who were abducted and taken to Buma state in previous incidences. Continue reading 10 abducted children returned to Jonglei
National security, police officers exchange gunfire in Bor town
A National Security personnel and a police officers caused panic in some areas of Bor town over the weekend after the two exchanged gunfire near a local bank in Jonglei State. Continue reading National security, police officers exchange gunfire in Bor town
17 killed in Buma communal clashes
Seventeen people have reportedly died as a result of a cattle-raiding incident in Buma State, authorities have said. Continue reading 17 killed in Buma communal clashes
Boy who lost hand in Cairo said he was “forced to work”
A 13 – year old South Sudanese refugee boy whose right hand was accidentally cut off in the shoe factory in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, says his employer forced him to operate the machine. Continue reading Boy who lost hand in Cairo said he was “forced to work”
NRA to address ‘leakages’ in traffic police money collections
The National Revenue Authority cannot guarantee whether money collected by the traffic police officers on a regular basis is being remitted to the Single Treasury Account, the Commissioner General has said. Continue reading NRA to address ‘leakages’ in traffic police money collections
Catholic Church concerned over R-TGoNU disagreements
The South Sudan Catholic Bishops has expressed fears that the controversy over formation of the interim government may return the country to civil war. Continue reading Catholic Church concerned over R-TGoNU disagreements
SSPDF rejects proposed number of Presidential Protection Unit
The SPLA-IO demand for nearly 12,000-strong joint VIP protection force is not viable financially, the SSPDF has said. Continue reading SSPDF rejects proposed number of Presidential Protection Unit
Veteran journalist Taban’s remains to be flown to hometown Kajo-Keji
The body of the veteran South Sudanese Journalist and politician, Alfred Taban is expected to be flown to Juba on Thursday. Continue reading Veteran journalist Taban’s remains to be flown to hometown Kajo-Keji