The UN Security Council is calling on the parties to the peace agreement in South Sudan to quickly implement the pre-transitional security arrangements, ahead of its visit to Juba. Continue reading Security Council calls for a swift resolution of interim security arrangements
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South Sudan renegotiating oil ‘compensation’ package with Sudan
The Minister of Petroleum says South Sudan is renegotiating the 2012 oil compensation deal with Sudan before the December 2019 deadline. Continue reading South Sudan renegotiating oil ‘compensation’ package with Sudan
Address corruption or risk no support-US Diplomat
A senior American diplomat says the U.S will not provide financial assistance to the government of South Sudan unless it addresses key issues of corruption. Continue reading Address corruption or risk no support-US Diplomat
Diplomat echoes call on hold-out groups to join peace process
The ambassador of DR Congo to South Sudan is urging hold-out groups to put down their guns and join the peace process. Continue reading Diplomat echoes call on hold-out groups to join peace process
Court dismisses case against IDP leaders
A court in Juba has dismissed the case against IDP leaders accused of hiding criminals in at the P.O.C. Continue reading Court dismisses case against IDP leaders
Soldier accidentally kills 7-year-old
A seven-year-old child has been reportedly shot dead by mistake in Eastern Lakes State.
The state deputy governor says the unnamed SSPDF soldier was cleaning his gun when it accidentally went off, hitting the boy in the stomach
Little Mabol Anheim was playing next to the unnamed soldier.
The incident occurred in Yirol on Friday.
Taban Abel Aguek says the unnamed soldier has been apprehended and awaits trial.
He spoke to Eye Radio this morning.
“A young child of about 7 years was shot by accident when a soldier was cleaning his weapon and all of a sudden pressed the trigger and released a bullet killing the small boy on Friday. He was arrested immediately. Investigations has already been done so the case will have to be arraigned in court.”
Stop continuous dismissal of constitutional post holders- Cabinet minister
A cabinet minister says continuous dismissal and appointment of government officials is not bearing fruits on the ground. Continue reading Stop continuous dismissal of constitutional post holders- Cabinet minister
FVP calls for support for SS refugees and IDPs
The first vice President has called on the United Nations to support South Sudanese refugees and IDPs who are returning to their homes. Continue reading FVP calls for support for SS refugees and IDPs
Night robbers arrested after numerous complaints in Juba
The Minister of Interior says security forces have arrested a number of suspected criminals in connection with night robberies in Juba. Continue reading Night robbers arrested after numerous complaints in Juba
Teachers & learners to benefit from $17 million grant
South Sudan and African Development Bank have signed a grant agreement worth 17.7 million dollars aimed at improving the education sector in the country. Continue reading Teachers & learners to benefit from $17 million grant