South Sudan National Basketball Federation has released the squad that will represent the country at the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 Qualifiers slotted for this month in Nairobi, Kenya. Continue reading Squad for 2021 AfroBasket qualifiers announced
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Rights defenders call for release of detained lecturer in Wau
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Terekeka governor replaces commissioners with chiefs
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Japan donates materials worth $4 million for forces
The government of Japan has donated in-kind materials worth 4 million US dollars to the National Pre-Transitional Committee to support the implementation of the security arrangements.
The donations will help parties to implement the security arrangements including cantonment, training, and unification of opposition and government forces.
Speaking to reporters at Juba International Airport, Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Seiji Okada said the materials will be sent to military training centers.
They include tents, water containers, blankets, sleeping mats, among other items.
“The total amount of in-kind support is 260 metric tons, which is equivalent to 4 million USD,” Okada said. “This is the first arrival because we are bringing the support in seven flights.”
He stressed the need to form a unity government by the February 22 deadline while calling on parties to the peace agreement to speed up the screening and training of the forces.
The Deputy Chairperson of the National Pre-Transitional Committee (NPTC), Gabriel Changson Chang said the peace implementing body is “very happy to receive this in-kind support from the government of Japan.”
“Those who have been moved from the cantonment areas to the training centers will now get shelters and other necessary materials,” said Changson.
For his part, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Deng Dau Deng thanked the government of Japan for providing the in-kind support.
“The forces will be united by this particular provision by the government of Japan. We appreciated the government of japan for delivering this important contribution,” Deng said.
Training of opposition and government forces as part of reuniting them started in the Bahr-el-Ghazal region last week.
Iran targets US troops with missile strikes
At least two airbases housing US troops in Iraq have been hit by more than a dozen ballistic missiles, according to the US Department of Defence. Continue reading Iran targets US troops with missile strikes
Beach volleyball teams return after spirited display
South Sudan Men Beach Volleyball Team finished third as the Women’ team finished fourth at the African qualifiers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, held in Eritrea last week. Continue reading Beach volleyball teams return after spirited display
Wau woman faces arrest for speaking about husband’s detention
The wife to a detained lecturer in Wau State says she is being threatened by security agents for speaking to Eye Radio about her husband’s detention. Continue reading Wau woman faces arrest for speaking about husband’s detention
Implement peace deal to persuade hold-out groups- UK envoy
The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to South Sudan has called on parties to the revitalized peace agreement to demonstrate their commitment to implementing the peace deal in order to encourage the agreement hold-out groups join the process. Continue reading Implement peace deal to persuade hold-out groups- UK envoy
S. Sudan women’s team to feature in U-20 women’s world cup qualifiers
South Sudan will play Algeria in the U-20 FIFA world cup women’s qualifiers in Kampala on January 19. Continue reading S. Sudan women’s team to feature in U-20 women’s world cup qualifiers