Sudan has begun the trial of the former President Omar al-Bashir for crimes related to his ascension to power in 1989. Continue reading Sudan tries Bashir for 1989 coup
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Over 1,000 people displaced in latest clashes in CES
More than one thousand civilians have been displaced as a result of clashes between government forces and the opposition forces in Lirya Continue reading Over 1,000 people displaced in latest clashes in CES
Frontline workers to get personnel equipment
More than 7,000 frontline health workers in South Sudan will soon receive personnel protection equipment to safeguard them against the Continue reading Frontline workers to get personnel equipment
CEPO asks AU to pressure Kiir to appoint Upper Nile governor
A civil society activist has called on the African Union Peace and Security Council to pressure South Sudan’s peace parties to appoint the Continue reading CEPO asks AU to pressure Kiir to appoint Upper Nile governor
Oil production drops
Oil production has dropped to 170,000 barrels per day from 185,000 due to COVID-19 pandemic, the undersecretary at the ministry of Continue reading Oil production drops
Igga kneels, urging Jonglei elders to persuade youth for peace
South Sudan’s Vice President, Dr. James Wani Igga in an unprecedented move knelt before local chiefs in Bor, to beg for peace amidst reports of ongoing inter-communal clashes in the troubled Greater Jonglei area. Continue reading Igga kneels, urging Jonglei elders to persuade youth for peace
20 refugees arrested for violence in Uganda
At least 20 suspects have been detained in connection with last week’s clashes between South Sudanese refugees in Obongi District of northern Uganda. Continue reading 20 refugees arrested for violence in Uganda
On Mandela Day, S.Sudanese youth urged to emulate peace icon
The Chairperson of the South Sudan National Youth Union has appealed to young people to emulate former South African President Nelson Mandela as the world celebrates his legacy. Continue reading On Mandela Day, S.Sudanese youth urged to emulate peace icon
WHO records highest single-day global Covid-19 cases
The number of new cases of coronavirus rose by almost 260,000 in 24 hours – the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began, the World Health Organization said on Saturday. Continue reading WHO records highest single-day global Covid-19 cases
IGAD endorses new interim chairperson for S.Sudan’s peace body
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has endorsed the appointment of retired Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituaias as the new Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Continue reading IGAD endorses new interim chairperson for S.Sudan’s peace body