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S.Sudan, UAE sign trade and diplomatic agreements
South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to harmonize the existing taxation system between the two countries. Continue reading S.Sudan, UAE sign trade and diplomatic agreements
Cantonment of forces far from complete -CTSAMVM
The ceasefire monitoring body, CTSAMVM says the process of establishing cantonment areas for the armed forces is far from being complete. Continue reading Cantonment of forces far from complete -CTSAMVM
Three cattle keepers arrested in Amadi for violating Kiir’s orders
At least three cattle keepers have been arrested in Amadi State for violating an order not to enter into grazing lands with their animals. Continue reading Three cattle keepers arrested in Amadi for violating Kiir’s orders
Jubek to reclaim illegally acquired playgrounds
The government of Jubek State has threatened to take back playgrounds that it says have been grabbed in Juba. Continue reading Jubek to reclaim illegally acquired playgrounds
Tonj & Wau States join hands to address Kwajina conflicts
The Ministers of Local Governments in Tonj and Wau have been ordered to address recurrent incidents of violence between cattle keepers and farmers along the boundaries of the two states. Continue reading Tonj & Wau States join hands to address Kwajina conflicts
Police caution parents of teenagers becoming gangsters
The Inspector-General of Police is urging parents of teenagers in Juba to ensure that they do not join the juvenile gangs.
“We cautioning our citizens, cautioning our parents, cautioning our population as a country and as police,” said General Majak Akech.
The call comes after the detention of over 30 youngsters who are locally described as “niggers”, a contemptuous term for a black or dark-skinned persons.
The police arrested the minors on Good Friday in Juba near Juba teaching Hospital.
They say the children– of whom eight are girls were involved in a street fight between two groups.
“Good enough the parents are beginning to come now to try to dialogue with the police to take their children so that they take care of them.”
Previous clashes among various groups led to death and serious injuries as they use crude weapons such as knives, machetes and sometimes pistols.
“That is why we are very concerned of giving this message to our population,” Mr Majak said.
Health reports not meant to tarnish govt’s image -MSF
Medicine San Frontiers says its health reports are not meant to taint the image of the government but to help it address problems facing citizens. Continue reading Health reports not meant to tarnish govt’s image -MSF
Controversy over interim govt schedule requires IGAD’s intervention
A political analyst says the regional mediation body that brokered the new peace accord should intervene in the controversy over the formation of the interim government.
In accordance with the new peace accord, the peace parties shall form the reconstituted transitional government of national government on the 12th of May – 18 days from now.
On Tuesday, the main Opposition Leader, Dr. Riek Machar rejected a second request by President Salva Kiir to return to Juba to form the new transitional government.
Dr. Machar based his stance on the fact that some important security arrangements have not been put in a place – including unification, training and cantonment of armies.
However, President Kiir argued that all these would be implemented with time.
“Its postponement cannot be decided by Dr. Riek alone [because] there are parties also who negotiated that agreement,’ said political analyst Dr. James Okuk.
Besides he said; “there are other neighboring and regional leaders who guaranteed that agreement, and there are international partners who supported that agreement.”
This, according to him, implies that the deadlock can be broken with intervention from IGAD and all the signatories and guarantors of the R-ARCISS.
“Because as far as you can see there is really nothing much that has moved. So they have to find a new arrangement on how to move forward.
He then suggests the parties seat down and reach a consensus on what to do next.
Bangladesh Chief of Staff wishes to see peace in S.Sudan
The visiting Chief of Staff of Bangladesh says he is hopeful that the new peace deal will hold.
General Aziz Ahmed left Dhaka on Monday night to visit the United Nations’ Peacekeeping Mission areas in Congo and South Sudan.
During his eight-day visit, General Ahmed is inspecting Bangladeshi army contingents deployed as part of the UN Peacekeeping forces.
He visited Wau on Tuesday where Bangladeshi peacekeepers are stationed.
“I will always pray and I will wish that peace comes here, normalcy comes here as soon as possible,” said Gen. Aziz during an interview with Eye Radio.
Aziz Ahmed served in United Nations particularly in Wau as Bangladesh force commander in 2005 – 2006.
He said if peace reigns in South Sudan, the people will be able to grow their own food, and the country will develop too.
‘If peace prevails in this area, you will flourish, you will develop your country like anything and that is what we want to see in the coming days.”
“Because the people of this area as my pass experience says, are very honest, very hardworking and your soil is very fertile,” Gen Aziz emphasized.