The SSPDF has justified reasons why it launched the disarmament exercise in Warrap, saying the militarized nature of communal violence there prompted the army to act fast. Continue reading SSPDF on why it launched disarmament in Tonj first
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Security Council imposes ’90-day ceasefire resolution’ on S.Sudan
The United Nations Security Council has imposed a three-month cessation of hostilities resolution on South Sudan and four other conflict zones around the world. Continue reading Security Council imposes ’90-day ceasefire resolution’ on S.Sudan
South Sudan’s 2,036 Covid cases
Fifteen more people in South Sudan have tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading South Sudan’s 2,036 Covid cases
Journalist killed in Tonj
A 27-year-old journalist has reportedly been killed by gunmen in Warrap State. Continue reading Journalist killed in Tonj
Kiir urged not to execute Magai
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
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