A member of civil society to the peace talks says the former political detainees are no longer qualified to attend the next round of talks after their reinstatement in the SPLM. Continue reading Ex-detainees no longer qualified to attend peace talks
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Yei women representatives receive capacity-building training
A three-day training aimed at empowering women who will represent Yei County in the upcoming peace talks has commenced. Continue reading Yei women representatives receive capacity-building training
Joseph Majok Tuok appointed Twic commissioner
Joseph Majok Tuok has been appointed commissioner of Twic County, Warrap. Continue reading Joseph Majok Tuok appointed Twic commissioner
WBGS: SPLM on rising insecurity
Over 100 members of the SPLM in Western Bahr el Ghazal have convened an urgent meeting to discuss insecurity in the state. Continue reading WBGS: SPLM on rising insecurity
UN uncovers rights abuses in Unity
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it has found evidence of ‘widespread human rights abuses allegedly committed by the SPLA and associated armed groups’ during the recent clashes in Unity State. Continue reading UN uncovers rights abuses in Unity
More civilians flee to Sudan
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Sudan says more than 15,000 South Sudanese crossed into Sudan this month. Continue reading More civilians flee to Sudan
Commemorate in spirit of restoring peace
The former speaker of the regional legislative assembly says this Independence Day should be celebrated in the spirit of restoring peace in the country. Continue reading Commemorate in spirit of restoring peace
Civil groups hold discussions with AU Envoy
Civil society organizations are holding a two-day meeting with the African Union High Representative for South Sudan. Continue reading Civil groups hold discussions with AU Envoy
No to sanctions ‘without strategy’ – Crisis Group
The international Crisis Group says the UN Security Council’s decision to blacklist six military leaders ‘undermines the renewed impetus for a coordinated international approach to peacemaking in South Sudan’. Continue reading No to sanctions ‘without strategy’ – Crisis Group
Finance minister tables 10 billion pound annual budget
The Minister of Finance today before the national parliament presented a budget of over ten billion pounds for the fiscal 2015/ 2016. Continue reading Finance minister tables 10 billion pound annual budget