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US lifts sanctions on Israeli ex-army general
The US Treasury has lifted its sanctions on Israeli ex-army general who allegedly supplied weapons and ammunition to both the government and the Continue reading US lifts sanctions on Israeli ex-army general
Army demobilizes 15 child soldiers
The army has allegedly released 15 child soldiers who had been in the custody of South Sudan United Front since August 2019. Continue reading Army demobilizes 15 child soldiers
It’s too early to lift US sanctions – official
The US State Department says it is too early to consider lifting arms sanctions imposed on South Sudan even though the leaders’ formed Continue reading It’s too early to lift US sanctions – official
Kampala court fines pangolin smugglers
A court in Kampala has convicted four South Sudanese men for being in illegal possession of two pangolins at the Ugandan border post of Continue reading Kampala court fines pangolin smugglers
Presidency condemns Jonglei clashes
The Presidency in its first meeting held on Wednesday, has strongly condemned the deadly violence that is taking place in Waat. Continue reading Presidency condemns Jonglei clashes
New gov’t should work hard to regain people’s trust – diplomat
The next government should fight corruption for it to regain the trust of its people and the international community, the UK Special Envoy to Continue reading New gov’t should work hard to regain people’s trust – diplomat
Andruga expresses concern about VIPs’ behavior at airport
The South Sudan’s ambassador to China has appealed to the Ministry of Health to take precautionary measures against coronavirus Continue reading Andruga expresses concern about VIPs’ behavior at airport
SSOA picks three ministries
The South Sudan Opposition Alliance has chosen three ministerial positions in the coalition government. Continue reading SSOA picks three ministries
Guterres launches ‘call to action’ human rights campaign
The United Nations’ Secretary-General has launched a human rights campaign for member states to advance and respect human rights. Continue reading Guterres launches ‘call to action’ human rights campaign