The medical charity, Medicins Sans Frontiers, says the number of patients it treats weekly at the UN camp in Malakal has increased three times since June. Continue reading Number of patients triples in Malakal UN camp
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Gov’t secures food supplies
President Salva Kiir says the government is securing supply of essential food items and fuel to reduce rising market prices. Continue reading Gov’t secures food supplies
Dr Riek is determined to honor peace deal
The leader of the SPLM in Opposition, Dr Riek Machar is determined to implement the peace agreement, the Minister of Defense, Kuol Manyang Juk, has said. Continue reading Dr Riek is determined to honor peace deal
Norway offers over $5m to support education sector
The Norwegian government and the UN children agency have signed an agreement in Juba for provision of more than $5 million to support basic education in South Sudan. Continue reading Norway offers over $5m to support education sector
IGAD Chief Mediator, Seyoum Mesfin in Juba
IGAD says chief mediator Seyoum Mesfin is in Juba to discuss with political groups how they can join the implementation of the peace agreement. Continue reading IGAD Chief Mediator, Seyoum Mesfin in Juba
Kiir appoints new party Advisers, Secretaries & Deputy Secretaries
The chairman of the SPLM, President Salva Kiir has appointed advisers, secretaries and deputy secretaries to the SPLM secretariat, which was dissolved last month.
At a meeting in Juba, the National Liberation Council declared the positions in the secretariat and mandated the chairman to appoint their replacements.
The decree appointing the new party officials follows the appointment of Jema Nunu Kumba as the SPLM deputy secretary general, replacing Dr Ann Itto.
The advisers include; Mangar Marial Amerdit for political affairs and mobilization, John Dabi for administration and organizations, Achuil Malith Banggol for syndicated and popular Organizations, Lual Deng Achuek for research, Training and Planning, and Marial Awuou for Finance and Economy.
The secretaries include; Antipas Nyok for political affairs and mobilization, Adhieu Martian Manyiel for administration and organizations, Anthony Joseph for syndicated and popular Organizations.
Others include; Bol Makueng Yol for Culture, Information and Telecommunications, Dr Henry Wani for Research, Training and Planning, Charles Abdu for Finance and Economy, Angui Deng for External affairs and Nifana John Bol for Social affairs.
The chairman also appointed deputy secretaries.
The former secretary for external affairs, Suzan Jambo is one of the officials who have been replaced. She has welcomed the changes.
But at the time of the dissolution of the secretariat, concerns were raised about the fate of the Arusha Agreement to unite the party, but SPLM officials said it would not be affected.
Mobile phone coverage disconnected in Ikotos
The Youth Leader in Ikotos County in Eastern Equatoria State says all the mobile phone networks in the area have been disconnected since Friday. Continue reading Mobile phone coverage disconnected in Ikotos
Gen Manyang on security of SPLM-IO advance team
The Minister of Defense has made assurances on the security of an advance team of the SPLM in Opposition expected in Juba this month. Continue reading Gen Manyang on security of SPLM-IO advance team
WES: Army, civilians agree to cease hostilities against each other
In Western Equatoria, civilians and the army in the state have signed an agreement to cease hostilities against each other and allow citizens to return home, the state minister information has said. Continue reading WES: Army, civilians agree to cease hostilities against each other
Army accuses Opposition of violating peace deal
The army has accused the Opposition forces of fresh attacks on its bases in Unity State. Continue reading Army accuses Opposition of violating peace deal