The U.S ambassador in Juba has criticized the involvement of South Sudan’s government officials in the Sudan peace talks being hosted by Juba, saying it is distracting them from implementing their own peace agreement. Continue reading Sudan peace talks in Juba a distraction to revitalized deal- U.S ambassador
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S. Sudan says latest U.S sanction is ‘against peace’
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has protested sanction by the US government against senior government officials saying its ‘against peace.’ Continue reading S. Sudan says latest U.S sanction is ‘against peace’
Students protest mistreatment of South Sudanese in Egypt
A handful of students of University of Juba have protested against the alleged abduction, torture, bullying and serial killing of South Sudanese students in Cairo. Continue reading Students protest mistreatment of South Sudanese in Egypt
Detained loggers released after paying ransom
A soldier and two civilians who were allegedly kidnapped by Congolese army in Gbudue State nearly a month ago have been released after their family paid a ransom of $1,600. Continue reading Detained loggers released after paying ransom
U.S. aims for continuous sanctions if peace process drags
The United States will continue to impose sanctions on individual leaders of South Sudan if they do not implement the revitalized peace agreement as planned. Continue reading U.S. aims for continuous sanctions if peace process drags
Kiir, Riek agree to form unity government in February
President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar have agreed to form a transitional unity government in February despite slow progress in implementation of the outstanding agreement tasks. Continue reading Kiir, Riek agree to form unity government in February
Peace monitor disappointed over stagnant security arrangements
The peace monitoring and evaluation body has expressed disappointment over “lack of progress” in the training and unification of forces. Continue reading Peace monitor disappointed over stagnant security arrangements
Embattled Yei finance minister resigns
The finance minister of Yei River State has resigned after the state parliament voted to impeach her. Continue reading Embattled Yei finance minister resigns
MPs endorse new speaker
Members of Parliament have endorsed Ubuch Ujwok Akuo as the new speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly replacing Anthony Lino Makana who resigned a week ago. Continue reading MPs endorse new speaker
Several arrested for selling ‘fake’ exam papers
Several suspects have been arrested in connection with the sell of ‘fake’ examination papers. Continue reading Several arrested for selling ‘fake’ exam papers