The Rome peace talks have been moved to Brussels, Belgium, due to the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in the Italian capital. Continue reading Rome talks suspended over coronavirus
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Illegal roadblock victim sues army commander
The former commissioner of Rumbek East County of the defunct Western Lakes State has sued an SSPDF commander for detaining him over Continue reading Illegal roadblock victim sues army commander
Sudanese premier survives assassination attempt
The Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok reportedly survived an assassination attempt in Khartoum, Sudan, this morning. Continue reading Sudanese premier survives assassination attempt
Vice President Nyandeng urges women to ‘promote human rights’
Vice President, Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior has called on women to proclaim International Women’s Day as a day to promote and encourage respect for human rights.
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Why Queen’s daughter-in-law made the first royal visit to S. Sudan
A member of the British Royal Family made a historic first royal visit to South Sudan to raise awareness around the issue of gender-based violence in the country. Continue reading Why Queen’s daughter-in-law made the first royal visit to S. Sudan
Repair of Juba bridge to be completed this month – official
Maintenance work on Juba Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of this month, the head of security manning the bridge has said. Continue reading Repair of Juba bridge to be completed this month – official
Media regulator denies violation of press freedom, opinion
The media authority in South Sudan has rejected a report by the UN human rights commission that claimed the government has continued to deny citizens freedom of expression. Continue reading Media regulator denies violation of press freedom, opinion
UK issues a warning on dirty money from S. Sudan
The United Kingdom’s national crime agency has releases first-ever alert on dirty money, links to corrupt political networks in South Sudan
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Death row prisoner set free after reconciliation
A death row prisoner has been set free after his family and the family of a man he killed reconciled recently. Continue reading Death row prisoner set free after reconciliation
SSPDF suspends rotation of peacekeepers from Asian countries
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force has ordered UNMISS to suspend rotation of peacekeepers from Asian countries, the army spokesperson has said. Continue reading SSPDF suspends rotation of peacekeepers from Asian countries