National Elections Commission Chairperson Abednego Akok has appealed for timely release of over 250 billion South Sudan pounds to prepare the country for general elections in December 2024. Continue reading NEC boss Abednego wants SSP250 billion approved for elections
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Machar urges implementation of provisions enabling successful elections
First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar called for implementation of provisions necessary for free, fair and credible elections in a meeting with UNMISS chief in Juba on Thursday.
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19th anniversary of CPA’s signing: Gov’t urged to implement Dr John vision
After 19 years of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) down the line, the South Sudanese public is still calling on the unity government to implement the vision of the late Dr. John Garang of making agriculture an engine of the economy. Continue reading 19th anniversary of CPA’s signing: Gov’t urged to implement Dr John vision
UNMISS condemns Duk attack, calls for justice
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned the violence that claimed nearly 30 lives in Jonglei State and called on authorities to hold perpetrators accountable. Continue reading UNMISS condemns Duk attack, calls for justice
Implement Angelo Beda Committee’s findings on Ngok-Twic conflict – Official
The spokesperson of the Abyei Administrative area is calling for the implementation of the outcome of the Angelo Beda Committee’s findings on the Ngok-Twic conflict for lasting peace. Continue reading Implement Angelo Beda Committee’s findings on Ngok-Twic conflict – Official
President Ruto holds talks with RSF leader in Nairobi
Kenya’s President William Ruto on Wednesday held talks with the Rapid Support Force Leader, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in Nairobi. Continue reading President Ruto holds talks with RSF leader in Nairobi
President Ruto, S. Sudan spy chiefs discuss regional peace, security
Kenya’s President William Ruto, and South Sudan’s security chiefs on Tuesday discussed regional peace and security at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya. Continue reading President Ruto, S. Sudan spy chiefs discuss regional peace, security
President Kiir urged to deal with leaders fuelling Abyei-Twic violence
A civil society activist is calling on President Salva Kiir to hold accountable politicians fueling the conflict between the Abyei-Twic violence. Continue reading President Kiir urged to deal with leaders fuelling Abyei-Twic violence
President Kiir repeats call on hold-out groups to lay down arms
President Salva Kiir has reiterated his calls on the holdout groups to lay down their arms and return home to participate in the forthcoming elections slated for December this year.
In his written address on New Year’s Eve, the Head of State called on the non-opposition forces fighting the government to come and exercise their democratic rights in the upcoming elections.
“I called upon the opposition forces especially the hold-out groups who are fighting the government to lay down their arms and return home and excercise their democratic rights in the upcoming elections,” he said
Kiir’s call comes more than a week after he wrote to his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto to mediate peace talks between the government and the hold-out groups.
According to Presidential Affairs Minister Bangasi Joseph Bakasoro, the President wanted to reach a truce with the opposition groups to allow their return home before polling in December.
The Head of state said despite the international economic sanctions and arms embargo imposed on the country and the challenges, the implementation of the peace agreement is on track and that the final stage of the agreement will lead to general elections by the end of this year.
NAS prefers peace talks in Rome, cites Kenya unsafe
The National Salvation Front has raised the issue of changing the venue for peace negotiations, citing security concerns including the past reports of the disappearance of South Sudanese in the neighbouring country. Continue reading NAS prefers peace talks in Rome, cites Kenya unsafe