Amnesty International reiterates its call for the government of South Sudan to commute the death sentence of Magai Matiop Ngong – a South Continue reading Kiir urged not to execute Magai
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Aweil youth raise money to feed starving hippos
A group of young people in Aweil have come to the rescue of the remaining hippos in the area after one died of starvation weeks ago. Continue reading Aweil youth raise money to feed starving hippos
Upper Nile gubernatorial vacuum partly explained
The SPLM-IO says it did submit a nominee for governor of Upper Nile state but the President declined to appoint him. Continue reading Upper Nile gubernatorial vacuum partly explained
MP worried about another ’embarrassing’ fee arrears
A lawmaker has expressed concern that South Sudan will likely be sanctioned if it does not remit its financial contributions to the East Continue reading MP worried about another ’embarrassing’ fee arrears
Prioritize peace, Kiir tells governors
President Salva Kiir has directed the new governors to immediately move to their respective states and begin disseminating the revitalized Continue reading Prioritize peace, Kiir tells governors
Governors warned of dismissal over continued violence in states
The Presidential Press Secretary says any governor who fails to end the circle of violence in their respective states will be dismissed. Continue reading Governors warned of dismissal over continued violence in states
OCHA condemns killing of aid worker in Lakes state
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has called for swift actions against those who reportedly killed an aid worker in Lakes State over the weekend. Continue reading OCHA condemns killing of aid worker in Lakes state
Dr Akol speaks out over Jonglei issue
A senior opposition leader has expressed disappointment over the failure by the President to appoint a nominee forwarded by his party for Continue reading Dr Akol speaks out over Jonglei issue
Army structures command, leadership
The SSPDF says it has formed committees to restructure the command and leadership of the army to include the SPLA-IO and Opposition Continue reading Army structures command, leadership
Leader calls for deployment of soldiers in troubled Yirol
A youth leader in Lakes state is calling on the government to immediately deploy forces in Yirol following reports of killing and abduction of Continue reading Leader calls for deployment of soldiers in troubled Yirol