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IGAD countries frustrate peace process efforts – Report
A US based Advocacy group says some IGAD member states involved in the South Sudan peace process have frustrated efforts to find a lasting solution to the conflict.
The Enough Project says these countries have political and economic ties with the country.
The IGAD countries directly involved in the peace process include Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Sudan.
In a report, The Enough Group noted that the neighboring Uganda and Sudan are among the countries hindering sanctions against those who obstruct peace.
It says the failure of the UN Security Council..
Yei residents return home after a violence scare
People who fled the area due to fear of violence have started returning to their homes, the Mayor of Yei town in Central Equatoria State has said. Continue reading Yei residents return home after a violence scare
UK urges warring parties to narrow differences
The UK ambassador to South Sudan has urged the warring parties to narrow their differences and reach a peace agreement. Continue reading UK urges warring parties to narrow differences
Dinka, Nuer elders agree to set up one council
A group of elders from the Dinka and the Nuer communities have agreed to establish one Council of Elders to advocate for peace on behalf of their communities. Continue reading Dinka, Nuer elders agree to set up one council
WBGS buys 300 metric tons of food
Western Bahr El-Ghazal State government has bought 300 metric tons of maize flour and sugar to be sold to the citizens at lower prices. Continue reading WBGS buys 300 metric tons of food
Cattle keepers ordered out of Maridi
The Commissioner of Maridi County in Western Equatoria State has ordered all cattle keepers to leave the area immediately, to avoid more conflicts with the farmers. Continue reading Cattle keepers ordered out of Maridi
Lack of awareness affects blood donation in Juba
Some Juba residents say lack of awareness has limited their chances of donating blood. Continue reading Lack of awareness affects blood donation in Juba
IGAD gives gov’t 53% in a power sharing proposal
IGAD has made a new power sharing proposal to the warring parties. The document gives the government 53%. Continue reading IGAD gives gov’t 53% in a power sharing proposal
Nhial accuses IGAD of ‘not narrowing’ gap between warring parties
The government chief negotiator says IGAD is not narrowing the gap between the warring parties. Continue reading Nhial accuses IGAD of ‘not narrowing’ gap between warring parties