The leader of the South Sudan United Front – Paul Malong Awan – has accepted to join the peace process, but only through direct negotiations with the current government. Continue reading General Malong wants direct negotiations with gov’t
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85% of police officers can’t read or write -Senior Police Admin
The Director General of Police for Administration and Finance says a high rate of illiteracy in the police force is impeding criminal investigations. Continue reading 85% of police officers can’t read or write -Senior Police Admin
Peace parties set to form 700-strong protection unit
The peace parties have agreed to form a 700-strong VIP protection unit. Continue reading Peace parties set to form 700-strong protection unit
GPOC employees call off arrears strike
The employees of the greater pioneering oil company or GPOC have called off the planned strike amidst talks with the management. Continue reading GPOC employees call off arrears strike
“Women’s development here equals S. Sudan development”, US ambassador
The US ambassador to South Sudan says his country will continue to support youth especially women and girls in capacity building. Continue reading “Women’s development here equals S. Sudan development”, US ambassador
Egypt willing to send experts to aid S.Sudan peace process
Egyptian government has expressed readiness to send experts to aid in drafting constitutional laws for South Sudan. Continue reading Egypt willing to send experts to aid S.Sudan peace process
Public urged to report police misconduct
The police deputy spokesperson is urging any victim of police brutality or harassment to report the case to the police department in Juba. Continue reading Public urged to report police misconduct
S.Sudan named among countries where most aid workers killed
A new report has indicated that South Sudan is second among 18 countries with the highest number of aid workers reportedly killed. Continue reading S.Sudan named among countries where most aid workers killed
Peace deal timetable way behind implementation schedule – David Shearer
UNMISS head David Shearer has told the UN Security Council that the timetable set out in the peace agreement is well behind the implementation schedule. Continue reading Peace deal timetable way behind implementation schedule – David Shearer
Govt renews call on Cirilo to rejoin peace deal
The government has renewed its call on the leader of National Salvation Front to rejoin the peace process. Continue reading Govt renews call on Cirilo to rejoin peace deal