The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAM-VM) has reported a decline in incidents attributed to the National Salvation Front (NAS). Continue reading Ceasefire monitor reports decline in ‘NAS attacks’
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Peace
Yakani says held ‘fruitful’ meeting with Kiir on elections
Activist Edmund Yakani met President Salva Kiir on Wednesday to discuss the prospect of elections in December 2024, Yakani himself said, adding that he is planning a series of similar meetings with the vice presidents. Continue reading Yakani says held ‘fruitful’ meeting with Kiir on elections
President Ruto accepts Kiir’s plea to mediate peace talks
Kenyan President William Ruto has confirmed his acceptance to mediate peace talks between South Sudan government and the hold out groups.
Ruto said he accepted to request on December 25, 2023.
“I accepted the request of my brother President Kiir to host and conclude the remaining phase of the peace talks that have been going on between the Government of South Sudan and hold-out opposition parties in Rome, Italy, under the auspices of the Community of Sant’Egidio.”
In a post on his official Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, the Kenyan Head of State said he had a phone conversation with President Salva Kiir.
Ruto said he explained to President Kiir on the steps his government has taken to realise this imperative.
According to him, upon receiving the President’s request, he reached out to the Community of Sant’Egidio, applauded them for hosting the talks, and invited them to work with his government to bring these talks to a fruitful conclusion.
He also said he personally reached out to all the hold-out opposition parties under the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance while expressing his desire to ensure an all-inclusive and equitable mediation.
Ruto said he was “encouraged that almost all the parties have responded positively to our call and Kenya is currently making the necessary arrangements to welcome the parties to Nairobi for pre-mediation consultations.”
He added that they invite all friends of South Sudan, including IGAD, the East African Community, the UN, the AU, the Quad and all Partner countries to support this noble effort.
Mr Ruto ended his remark saying ‘this is the time to give the people of South Sudan an opportunity to enjoy lasting peace and prosperity.”
UNISFA team visits Juba amid violence at Warrap-Abyei border
A delegation of the UN Mission in the Abyei region have visited Juba to engage with the South Sudan authorities on addressing the inter-communal violence affecting the area and its neighbors. Continue reading UNISFA team visits Juba amid violence at Warrap-Abyei border
Mundari Cultural Festival urges peace with neighbors
Thousands of people in colorful cultural attires marked the Mundari Cultural Festival with dances on Saturday in Terekeka County of Central Equatoria State, as authorities called for peaceful cohesion with neighboring communities.
Continue reading Mundari Cultural Festival urges peace with neighbors
President Kiir, RSF leader meet on Sudan ceasefire
President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring parties in the neighboring Sudan. Continue reading President Kiir, RSF leader meet on Sudan ceasefire
IGAD calls for direct meeting between Sudan warring parties
The regional bloc IGAD has called for a face-to-face meeting between Sudan’s military leadership and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force in two weeks to resolve the months-long conflict.
Continue reading IGAD calls for direct meeting between Sudan warring parties
IGAD urges ceasefire in Sudan, de-escalation of Ethiopia-Somalia tension
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan while also urging restraint between Ethiopia and Somalia over a controversial port deal. Continue reading IGAD urges ceasefire in Sudan, de-escalation of Ethiopia-Somalia tension
Speaker Nunu urges citizens not to panic about elections
The Speaker of the National Parliament encouraged South Sudanese to stop getting worried about the upcoming December 2024 elections, adding that the polls will be peaceful. Continue reading Speaker Nunu urges citizens not to panic about elections
Kiir orders Nuer youth, spiritual leader to leave Warrap’s Ajakuach
President Salva Kiir has ordered security forces to ensure that Nuer youth and a spiritual leader named Gai Machiek leave Warrap State with immediate effect as part of several other directives to resolve the Warrap-Abyei inter-communal conflict. Continue reading Kiir orders Nuer youth, spiritual leader to leave Warrap’s Ajakuach