Security agents have reportedly arrested and tortured a journalist working for a local radio station in Maridi State. Continue reading Journalist arrested, tortured in Maridi
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U.S names new special envoy for South Sudan
The United States named W. Stuart Symington IV as special envoy for South Sudan, the US State Department said in a press release on Friday. Continue reading U.S names new special envoy for South Sudan
Kiir heads to South Africa for talks on pending peace issues
President Salva Kiir has left Juba this morning to meet South African President on pending tasks of the peace agreement. Continue reading Kiir heads to South Africa for talks on pending peace issues
UNSC calls for speedy investigations into Abyei killings
The United Nations Security Council has called for a speedy investigation into last week’s attack in Abyei area in which more than 30 people were killed. Continue reading UNSC calls for speedy investigations into Abyei killings
Coronaviruses: Signs and Prevention
Early this month, the Chinese government announced that it had identified a new virus of the coronavirus family in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Continue reading Coronaviruses: Signs and Prevention
No more extension of pre-interim period – Makuei
The government will not accept any further extension of the pre-transitional period over political stalemates, the Minister of Information has Continue reading No more extension of pre-interim period – Makuei
Invest in youth, gov’t told
Invest more in projects that can empower South Sudanese youth to become productive citizens, the United Nations Youth Envoy has urged Continue reading Invest in youth, gov’t told
Kiir grants amnesty to Cirillo, Malong & others
President Salva Kiir has granted amnesty to leaders of opposition groups that have refused to join the ongoing peace process. Continue reading Kiir grants amnesty to Cirillo, Malong & others
No reason to delay unity gov’t-U.S
The United States has called for the formation of a unity government in South Sudan next month, while the parties continue to negotiate on the pending tasks. Continue reading No reason to delay unity gov’t-U.S
Machar to come back for last try to break stalemate
The main opposition group, SPLM-IO, says its leader will return to Juba next week for a final attempt at breaking the deadlock over the Continue reading Machar to come back for last try to break stalemate