South Sudan’s Vice President, Dr. James Wani Igga in an unprecedented move knelt before local chiefs in Bor, to beg for peace amidst reports of ongoing inter-communal clashes in the troubled Greater Jonglei area. Continue reading Igga kneels, urging Jonglei elders to persuade youth for peace
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20 refugees arrested for violence in Uganda
At least 20 suspects have been detained in connection with last week’s clashes between South Sudanese refugees in Obongi District of northern Uganda. Continue reading 20 refugees arrested for violence in Uganda
On Mandela Day, S.Sudanese youth urged to emulate peace icon
The Chairperson of the South Sudan National Youth Union has appealed to young people to emulate former South African President Nelson Mandela as the world celebrates his legacy. Continue reading On Mandela Day, S.Sudanese youth urged to emulate peace icon
IGAD endorses new interim chairperson for S.Sudan’s peace body
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has endorsed the appointment of retired Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituaias as the new Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Continue reading IGAD endorses new interim chairperson for S.Sudan’s peace body
11,000 refugees returned to S.Sudan in June
More than 11,000 South Sudanese refugees have returned from neighboring countries in June, the government and the UN refugee agency has said. Continue reading 11,000 refugees returned to S.Sudan in June
Suspects arrested over murder of prosecutor in Malakal
The National Police Service says it has apprehended five people in connection with the killing of a public prosecutor in Malakal town this week. Continue reading Suspects arrested over murder of prosecutor in Malakal
Rights defenders urge AU to establish S.Sudan’s hybrid court
South Sudan Civil Society Forum has reiterated the calls for the African Union to engage the recently formed coalition government in expediting the establishment processes of the hybrid court. Continue reading Rights defenders urge AU to establish S.Sudan’s hybrid court
UN calls for ‘action’ after 2 aid workers killed in Jonglei
The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has called for the arrest and prosecution of those behind the killing of aid workers and other civilians in Jonglei State. Continue reading UN calls for ‘action’ after 2 aid workers killed in Jonglei
Sherikat incident: committee submits findings to Kiir
The ad hoc committee tasked to probe the Shirkat incident has finally submitted its findings to President Salva Kiir.
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Shirkat incident victims demand committee’s findings
The families of those killed and the injured during the Shirkat fatal incident are calling on the President to make public the findings of the Continue reading Shirkat incident victims demand committee’s findings