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US Bishops want S Sudanese to continue to live and work in America
Religious leaders in the United States have urged their government to ensure South Sudanese continue to enjoy temporary protection status while in the country. Continue reading US Bishops want S Sudanese to continue to live and work in America
Mosques reopen across South Sudan
The Secretary-General of Islamic Council has announced the resumption of Friday prayers in mosques across the country after months of suspension due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Mosques reopen across South Sudan
Customs Director to lose his job
The Economic Crisis Management Committee has recommended to the President the removal of the Director-General of Customs Service, Major General Ayii Akol. Continue reading Customs Director to lose his job
Kiir reconstitutes NilePet Board of Directors
President Salva Kiir has reconstituted the Board of Directors of the Nile Petroleum and Gas Cooperation, NilePet. Continue reading Kiir reconstitutes NilePet Board of Directors
Violence claims nearly 900 lives in three months — UNMISS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has revealed that nearly 900 people have been killed in the communal and conventional conflict in the country in only three months. Continue reading Violence claims nearly 900 lives in three months — UNMISS
Bahr el Ghazal highway contractor inexperienced — cabinet
The Infrastructure Cluster of the cabinet says Shandong High Speed – Nile Investment and Development is not an experienced company to construct the Juba-Bahr el Ghazal Highway. Continue reading Bahr el Ghazal highway contractor inexperienced — cabinet
UK ambassador condemns NAS for ‘violating’ ceasefire agreement
The United Kingdom ambassador to South Sudan has condemned the attack on a convoy of the Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga by armed opposition group led by General Thomas Cirilo, which he says violated the ceasefire agreement.
Last week, a Toyota land-cruiser carrying bodyguards of Dr. Wani Igga fell into an ambush along Juba-Lobonok road.
Six officers were killed in the incident.
The National Salvation Front claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging that it was meant to foil alleged spying and intelligence gathering on their defensive positions.
But the SSPDF has dismissed such claims.
According to the peace monitoring body, there have been ongoing clashes between the NAS forces and both SSPDF and SPLM/A-IO in Central Equatoria as well as Western Equatoria.
The UK Ambassador to South Sudan described the attack on the convoy on Juba-Lobonok road as a violation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement.
Christopher Trott says the holdout armed groups need to be included in the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM).
He believes this will enable the body to hold violators accountable for their actions.
“All signatories although they signed the Rome Declaration and they signed the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, they are not fully part of the CTSAMVM and so CTSAMVM is not able to look into incidents like what happened this week, which we condemned,” Trott said on Wednesday.
“There shouldn’t be an attack in this country. So we need to see them brought into the process, so the moment there is a violation of any of these agreements, then CTSAMVM can give us a report on what is happening so we understand who is responsible, what happened and we can hold them accountable.”
Family of slain police general calls for justice
The family of a retired police officer who was killed in Sherikat over the weekend is demanding for justice. Continue reading Family of slain police general calls for justice
Sudan’s General El Burhan promises to reclaim disputed areas with S Sudan
The Chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan has renewed his country’s claim over disputed areas along the border with South Sudan and Egypt. Continue reading Sudan’s General El Burhan promises to reclaim disputed areas with S Sudan